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Can mom afford to work only part-time?

September 7, 2010

Shawn and Mary Kate DeRose live comfortably on a combined $133,000 income. They pay their debts, save for retirement, even have room to splurge on dinners out and high-end gym memberships.

4 tips for caring for mom and dad

September 7, 2010

Caring for an ailing or aging parent is never easy, but the challenges only multiply when Mom and Dad live far away.

Tips for getting homeowners insurance

September 7, 2010

1. Loyalty is overrated

Talkback: Where did you retire?

September 7, 2010

McDonald's sizzling stock

September 7, 2010

Can these arches stay golden if the economy tumbles again?

Second act: Software to wind energy

September 7, 2010

Jim Maguire describes himself as being ahead of his time, and he's hardly bragging. In 2002, Maguire -- who managed software projects for large companies -- was consulting in Germany when he discovered "the next big thing."

Are Americans de-banking?

September 7, 2010

The financial crisis that destroyed some of the world's biggest banks and sent others to the brink of failure have changed Americans' idea of lending and borrowing. While most still seem to have no problems storing their money at banks small and large, a few trends indicate that everyone from consumers to some of the world's largest companies are straying away from large financial institutions as sources of funding.

Quest for the perfect credit score

September 7, 2010

A major league pitcher dreams of throwing a perfect game. High schoolers eyeing the Ivy League study furiously in hopes of earning 2400 on the SAT. Meanwhile, Chris Peplinski is pursuing his own brand of flawlessness: an 850 credit score.