Personal Finance

How your checking account stacks up

Pew ranks banks based on checking account disclosures, overdraft policies and dispute resolution.  More

Will there be another banking crisis?

Stanford University economics professor Anat Admati explains how to prevent another meltdown from taking place in the U.S. banking sector.  More

A $300,000 Dodge pickup

California-based ICON takes old trucks like a 1966 Dodge and updates the engine, interiors and price tag.  Play

Mortgage holders' aid plan gets extension

Government assistance program to help mortgage borrowers, HAMP, gets extended for two more years.  More

ExxonMobil rejects LGBT discrimination ban

For the 14th year in a row, shareholders at oil giant ExxonMobil overwhelmingly shot down a proposal that would specifically prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.  More

Sellers calling the shots on home deals

Prospective homebuyers are having a hard time winning bids for homes and many say they are willing to compromise in order to close the deal, according to a recent survey.  More

Get your lazy co-worker to stop slacking

Co-workers who don't do their fair share typically cost the rest of us an extra one to three hours a week at the office and hinder our performance. Here are some tips on turning things around.  More

NJ prisoners received more than $23 million in benefits

More than 20,000 N.J. prisoners incorrectly received more than $23 million in unemployment benefits, Medicaid and other assistance.  More

The online MBA comes of age

As top schools continue to move into the online market, the quality of the students opting to earn degrees on the web is increasing as well.  More

Banker finds sweeter career: Making ice cream

Tired of feeling like a professional killjoy, former banker Scott Moloney found a cool new business: making ice cream.  More

Best deals on clothes

Money magazine's Best Deals on Everything: Your guide to the latest bargains in men's suits, cotton T-shirts and gold jewelry.  More

Tesla alternatives: Four cheap electric cars

Leasing an electric car isn't just a pricey option for the rich. In fact, there are some very reasonably priced options out there.  More

Student loan rates to surge

About 7 million students will have an added burden after graduation.  More

Ram 1500: Good looks, great truck

The Ram 1500 combines great looks with fuel efficiency, air suspension and real truck performance.  Play

Home prices post strongest gains in 7 years

Index of home prices is up 10.2 % over past 12 months. That's the highest year-over-year growth since the bubble burst.  More

Where Hollywood's cowboys unwound

In the 1950s, Rimrock Ranch was the weekend retreat for actors like Gene Autry and Roy Rogers who were shooting westerns in nearby Pioneertown, Calif. Today, urbanites rent cabins here to reconnect with nature and enjoy the desert calm.  Play

10 big, booming cities

New residents are flocking to these 10 cities, which added the largest number of people between July 2011 and July 2012, according to Census Bureau.  More

IRS role in Obamacare

Embattled agency plays a key part in making sure it works.  More

Seniors struggle with debt

The average debt level for those over the age of 65 soared by 83% in a decade.  More

Donations for Oklahoma top $20 million

Charities, including the Red Cross and Salvation Army, are raising millions of dollars in the wake of the deadly Oklahoma tornado.  More

5 ways to get in-state tuition for out-of-state student

There are ways to get around the provincial strictures of in-state rates.  More

Tornado victims face long haul

Survivors of the Oklahoma tornado must begin the arduous process of rebuilding their lives, and in many cases, their homes. Unfortunately, that means filing insurance claims -- and, in some cases, fighting with their insurer for what they are owed.  More

Rimrock Ranch: Where cowboy's still king

Jim Austin, a surfwear entrepreneur and bass musician, owns Rimrock Ranch in Pioneertown, Calif., an Old West-style town where Hollywood Westerns were filmed.  More

Best deals on travel

Money magazine's Best Deals on Everything: Your guide to the latest vacation bargains in Mexico, Greece, Disney and airfare.  More

Beware of shadow banks - opinion

Money-market funds and some prepaid cards aren't as safe as bank accounts.  More

How smart are you about mortgages?

How many times can you refinance? What are discount points? Test your real estate smarts in our mortgage quiz.  More

Helping the disabled with financial health

These Money heroes devote their energies to supporting the careers and economic health of those with disabilities.  More

Chevy Impala: Seriously, 'It rocks'

The 2014 Chevrolet Impala may seem like a boring rental car, but with more power and a decent ride it's actually pretty impressive.  Play

Best bargains on cars

Money magazine's Best Deals on Everything: Your guide to the latest bargains in used, new and leased cars.  More

'Grandparent scams' steal thousands from seniors

Across the country, law enforcement officials are warning seniors of an increase in so-called 'grandparent scams,' in which fraudsters are impersonating a grandchild in distress -- and in need of cash.  More

Crowdfunding sites pop up for Oklahoma victims

Crowdfunding websites have already raised hundreds of thousands of dollars in donations following the deadly tornado that ravaged Moore, Okla.  More

FEMA offers aid to tornado victims

The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced a series of aid programs available to tornado victims who live in one of the Oklahoma counties declared a disaster area by President Obama.  More

Best deals on real estate

Money magazine's Best Deals on Everything: Your guide to the latest bargains in renting, buying or remodeling your home.  More

African-Americans feel neglected by financial firms

While the average African American feels more financially secure, many still feel neglected by the financial industry, new research shows.  More

Seniors lose savings to 'pension advance' firms

Federal and state officials are taking a critical look at so-called "pension advances," deals they say are digging retirees and military veterans deep into debt, while also putting individual investors at risk.  More

Class of 2013 grads average $35,200 in debt

Between ballooning student loans, credit cards and money owed to family members, graduates of the class of 2013 are facing an average $35,200 in debt, a Fidelity survey found.  More

Engagement ring: watch how it's made

Get a rare look inside a jewelry factory and see how custom diamond engagement rings are made from design, to a 3D-printed model, stone setting, polishing and laser engraving.  Play

Best deals in investing

Money magazine's Best Deals on Everything: Your guide to the latest bargains in the investing world, from beer can makers and ETFs, to Chinese technology and more.  More

Amateur investors tap 401(k)s to buy homes

In order to get in on hot housing markets, amateur investors are buying up homes and taking risky measures -- like tapping their retirement accounts -- to fund the deals.  More

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.  More
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