THE COLOR OF MONEY

Money talks, and guess what: it's bilingual

No es facil hablar de dinero. In English this means, it's not easy to talk about money. For many pe...

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Here's an offer you can -- and probably should -- refuse

The business of Viatical Settlements usually involved a terminally or chronically ill person selling his or...

Gold and silver prices

Selected world gold prices, Friday London morning fixing: 1,044.50 up $4 NY Handy & Harman: $1,04...

IDENTITY THEFT

Businesses to further check for ID theft

Customers may find businesses will be checking them out a little more closely -- for their own good.

5 ways to save for college

You might feel like you need a degree to figure out the best way to save for your child's college education...

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You need expert advice for inherited trust

Q: My brother and I inherited a trust from our parents of mostly stocks, bonds, CDs and mutual funds. My br...

Start the bargaining with that big sticker price

Sure, you'll haggle at a garage sale and bargain at the flea market, but who dickers with colleges over the...

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For safety you want, try money-market funds

Q: I am 75 years old and live on my retirement pension. I have a very low tolerance for risk because of los...

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Business owners: Watch your money like a hawk

Q: My son owns a business in the Atlanta, Ga., area. His office manager assumed more financial responsibili...

BUDGET TRAVEL

A glorious day in Venice on a modest $40

For centuries, Venice has captivated travelers with an array of romantic images: gondola rides through glis...

ICELAND

Iceland's economic meltdown opens door for tourists

The collapse of Iceland's bank industry has brought on a full-blown recession, and airfares and hotel rates...

BUDGET TRAVEL

Going to the Big Apple can be a really big deal

When you hear the term budget travel, we know what you think: cheap hotels, C-list attractions and meal por...

Travel tips: Save money on car rentals

Travelers have been seeing sales on airfares and hotel rooms, but the same can't be said of car rentals, wh...

BUDGET TRAVEL

Gloomy outlook has its bright spots

A famous radio announcer used to start his broadcasts by shouting, here's good news tonight!'' In these day...

ORLANDO

Disney on the cheap? Yes, you can do it

If the economic meltdown has a silver lining, it's evident in the deals to be found in resort areas like Or...

BUDGET TRAVEL

Tips for booking that last-minute getaway

Finding last-minute flight and hotel deals can be tricky, but with some flexibility, creativity and maybe e...