One Money magazine editor's pursuit of ultralow prices and cheap deals yields big savings and a mild case of indigestion.  More

 How I lived very cheaply for a day

Go beyond your target-date fund to adjust the risk you're taking, if you want -- but beware of doubling down on investments. More

Money Twitter Feed
101 ways to build wealth

The right investing, saving and career moves, whether you're just starting out, nearing retirement, or somewhere in between.  More

More from Money
  • Best deals on food and drink

    Best deals on food and drink

    Money magazine's Best Deals on Everything: Your guide to the latest bargains in Bordeaux, coffee, lobster and more.

  • Best deals on tech

    Best deals on tech

    Money magazine's Best Deals on Everything: Your guide to the latest bargains in videocams, tablets, flat-screen TVs and more.

  • 3 skills to teach your teen about money

    3 skills to teach your teen about money

    To become captains of their financial destiny, your kids need to master these three skills.

  • Where to auction off your stuff

    Where to auction off your stuff

    The key to turning your trash into your treasure? Choosing the right sales venue.

  • Your new office BFFs: Think young

    Your new office BFFs: Think young

    Building good relationships with your more youthful colleagues now can help you secure your career later on.

  • Choosing the right mobile computer

    Choosing the right mobile computer

    You may own a laptop, but do you really want to lug it very far? To find a mobile computing device you can actually tote every day, focus on what your new gadget should do best.

  • Help your parents get home care

    Help your parents get home care

    Your parents probably want to age in place. The right home care is the key to making it happen.

  • 4 cheap and scenic national parks

    4 cheap and scenic national parks

    Choose a lesser-known national park to save yourself aggravation and money. Here's where to go and where to skip.

  • How much your money manager costs

    How much your money manager costs

    Wall Street veteran Charles Ellis on the too-high price of stock pickers.

  • Make your vacation pals pay their share

    Make your vacation pals pay their share

    A vacation shared with friends or relatives can be the stuff of everlasting memories -- unless squabbles over finances turn close relationships into ancient history.

Got a question about your money? We want to hear it! Each week we're answering your questions on CNN, Headline News and CNNMoney.com.

Your email or phone number won't be published; we'll use it to get in touch if we need more information about your question.
How much cash do you carry?
  • $1 to $40
  • $41 to $99
  • $100 to $199
  • $200 or more
Market indexes are shown in real time, except for the DJIA, which is delayed by two minutes. All times are ET. Disclaimer LIBOR Warning: Neither BBA Enterprises Limited, nor the BBA LIBOR Contributor Banks, nor Reuters, can be held liable for any irregularity or inaccuracy of BBA LIBOR. Disclaimer. Morningstar: © 2013 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Disclaimer The Dow Jones IndexesSM are proprietary to and distributed by Dow Jones & Company, Inc. and have been licensed for use. All content of the Dow Jones IndexesSM © 2013 is proprietary to Dow Jones & Company, Inc. Chicago Mercantile Association. The market data is the property of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. and its licensors. All rights reserved. FactSet Research Systems Inc. 2013. All rights reserved. Most stock quote data provided by BATS.