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    • 9 smart moves in a tough economy

      9 smart moves in a tough economy

      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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    • Money 70: Funds you can count on

      Money 70: Funds you can count on

      Looking for a steady, long-term investing strategy? Check out the MONEY 70, our recommended list of mutual and ETFs that will keep your investments on course through 2012 and beyond.

      MONEY
    • Investing overseas: Find the right balance

      Investing overseas: Find the right balance

      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.

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    • Don't rush into REITs

      Don't rush into REITs

      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.

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    • REITs to avoid

      REITs to avoid

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

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    • Managing finances: 'Spying was easier'

      Managing finances: 'Spying was easier'

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

      MONEY
    • $34,000 in debt, wants a new business

      $34,000 in debt, wants a new business

      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.

      MONEY
    • Recovering from a too risky portfolio

      Recovering from a too risky portfolio

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

      MONEY
    • Nonprofit founders put passions ahead of planning

      Nonprofit founders put passions ahead of planning

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

      MONEY
    • Laid off and making the retirement savings last

      Laid off and making the retirement savings last

      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.

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