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. More
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. More
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. More
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. More
Consolidating the family's 11 investments accounts and moving out of a fee-intensive 529 plan, will help the DiSilverios meet their financial goals. More
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. More
They steered their funds into the head of the pack in the bear market, in the bull market and even in the current blah market. Find out how these managers did it and where they're investing now. More
Just as the stock market was heading into its summer swoon, I pulled every penny out. Five months later and still in cash, I'm confronted by the question of what kind of investor I really am. Here's what I've learned so far. More
Over the next 10 years, U.S. manufacturers will be supplying developing countries with the equipment they need to sustain growth. Here are some companies and funds that stand to profit. More
Seeking shelter from the stormy market? Think tech, especially big, established technology companies, which could rival traditional plays like utilities and consumer staples as premier defensive investments. More
The days of being able to snag big yields -- and returns -- through a single bond fund are over. With interest rates at record lows, you now have to be willing to diversify your fixed income investments. More