
The financial crisis and the sluggish recovery have landed some blows to your personal finances. But you're still standing -- and it's time to fight back. More

You don't have to be an economist to see it's been hard to make and keep a dollar these days. But you can set the stage for a financial comeback. Nine of our readers share smart money moves they've made.

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Overseas markets, roiled by debt woes in Europe and slowing growth in Asia, look like a high-wire act. A few simple moves can help you cash in on the opportunities while lowering the risk your portfolio will tumble.

Bonds are barren of income, so investors are racing toward real estate investment trusts, or REITs, promising bigger yields. But bets on commercial real estate come with big risks.

While equity REITs are looking pricey, you're still better off in them than these other types of real estate vehicles.

Consolidating the family's 11 investments accounts and moving out of a fee-intensive 529 plan, will help the DiSilverios meet their financial goals.

Michelle Heyward is generous but she needs to balance helping her family out with funding her goals to get out of debt and start her own business.

After dealing with a leukemia diagnosis and a layoff, the Mitchells are ready to take a much more conservative approach to their finances.

Scott Pankratz and Julie Osborn need to boost their stocks and savings to pay for half of their kids' college tuition.

After being laid off from his job, Ed Parker and his wife have been living frugally. But there's still room in their budget for travel.