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Personal finance advice, ideas - Money Magazine
  • 3 big deals on fall travel
    In these three must-visit destinations, fall is shoulder season - which means fewer crowds and lower prices.

  • I have $10,000 and four months. Where do I invest?
    Question: I have a budget of $10,000 for a stock simulation I'm doing for a business and personal-finance class. What stocks should I invest in to make the most money in four months? -- Matt

  • Tips for buying homeowners insurance
    1. Loyalty is overrated

  • Second act: From software to wind energy
    Jim Maguire describes himself as being ahead of his time, and he's hardly bragging. In 2002, Maguire -- who managed software projects for large companies -- was consulting in Germany when he discovered "the next big thing."

  • 4 tips for caring for mom and dad
    Caring for an ailing or aging parent is never easy, but the challenges only multiply when Mom and Dad live far away.

  • McDonald's sizzling stock
    Can these arches stay golden if the economy tumbles again?

  • Can mom afford to work only part-time?
    Shawn and Mary Kate DeRose live comfortably on a combined $133,000 income. They pay their debts, save for retirement, even have room to splurge on dinners out and high-end gym memberships.

  • 6 steps to improve your credit score
    Ready to embark on the quest for an 800 credit score?

  • Quest for the perfect credit score
    A major league pitcher dreams of throwing a perfect game. High schoolers eyeing the Ivy League study furiously in hopes of earning 2400 on the SAT. Meanwhile, Chris Peplinski is pursuing his own brand of flawlessness: an 850 credit score.

  • Cell phones: Make talk cheaper
    You've heard iPhone users gripe about their mammoth monthly charges -- but it's not just those with the fanciest smart phones who are paying a bundle. "The average consumer overspends by $300 a year," says Schwark Satyavolu of BillShrink.com, which helps consumers save on expenses. Knocking that much off your tab isn't hard, experts say: You can do it by changing your plan, your carrier, or the way you use your phone.