Verifying your background check(3:01)1:59pm

Has a potential employer ever run a background check on you? Make sure the information in the report is accurate.

Police check your background(3:40)2:28pm

Law enforcement use similar techniques to employers to check backgrounds even before any crime is committed.

Keep debt collectors in check(0:59)Jul 1

Tips on how to avoid being harassed or hounded by creditors going after your unpaid debt.

Bankruptcy: Am I a candidate?(1:14)Jun 25

Figure out if bankruptcy is the right path for you to wipe out your debt.

Job switching success(0:47)Jun 12

Tips to help find a job and change your career.

Low prices at the pump(1:12)May 29

Discount retailers like Wal-Mart and Costco often sell cheap gas to attract shoppers.

Don't be fooled by teaser rates(2:12)May 29

Credit card deals have hidden fees and charges; calculate the 'effective APR' to find out how much you'll really spend.

'Consumer-friendly' credit(1:05)May 11

As the House passes the credit card reform bill, some issuers are adopting more lenient policies.

Keep creditors at bay(0:46)May 6

State laws limit how long creditors can pursue you for payment; here's how to get them off your back.

Tax break for homebuyers(0:46)Apr 30

Buying a house before the end of 2009 may qualify you for an $8,000 tax credit.

Protect cash from inflation(1:18)Mar 20

Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (T.I.P.S) help conserve your money if prices spike.

Should I sell my house short?(0:48)Apr 2

Short sales are quick, less expensive than foreclosures, but both take a hit on your FICO score.

Fewer jobs for college grads(1:07)Mar 19

Employers are expected to hire 22% fewer recent graduates this year; here's some help.

Cheap air travel(1:10)Mar 26

Airlines are desperate to attract customers, offering fares 30-40% off.

Exploring mutual fund fees(1:53)Mar 6

Money magazine's Walter Updegrave explains what an expense ratio means for your investments.

Will China stop buying U.S. debt?(2:01)Mar 27

Some worry that stimulus spending will stop foreign governments from buying Treasurys.

Mortgage affordability(0:53)Mar 20

The federal government's plan to buy home loans pushes 30-year fixed notes below 5%.

'Should I buy muni bonds?'(1:19)Mar 23

'Only buy municipal debt through a diversified fund of investment-grade bonds.'

Don't get caught in a tax scam(0:50)Mar 13

Swindlers send out fraudulent e-mails claiming to be from the IRS.

401(k): Don't stop believing(2:52)Mar 13

Keep investing in your 401(k) even if you lose matching funds; you're better off in the long run.

Plan to aid ailing homeowners(1:07)Mar 6

The Obama administration's housing plan is aimed at helping 'at risk' mortgage holders.

Ending credit card debt(1:01)Mar 5

Pay off your highest interest-rate card first, but don't miss minimum payments on the others.