Sunday, November 8, 2009

money

If Dollar Dies, Most Choose Gold as the Replacement

Americans favor gold over the euro, yen if the dollar gets junked as the currency standard. more >>

When It Pays to Go Green

A guide to whether environmental benefits justify the extra expense. more >>

6 Money Talks to Have Before You Marry

Separate versus joint accounts and long-term goals are two key topics. more >>

Will Brazil, Russia, India, and China Abandon the U.S. Dollar?

The BRIC countries ramp up calls to diversify the international monetary system. more >>

How to Donate to Charity, for Free

8 ways to be generous without spending more more >>

Emergency Money: 5 Steps to Survive the Financial Crisis If the Unexpected Strikes

You may have to take out an IRA loan, ditch extra insurance, or get rid of the car. more >>

Put Your Cash Assets in Safer Accounts

Money market accounts and certificates of deposit balance safety and return. more >>

Money Harmony: How Relationships Can Survive a Bad Economy

Do you and your spouse disagree on finances? Psychotherapist Olivia Mellan offers some tips. more >>

Giving Students Cash for Grades

Programs in Washington, D.C., and Chicago offer students financial rewards for class work. more >>

Money Talk: Economic Lexicon

Definitios of common economic terms to help wade through talk surrounding the financial crisis. more >>

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2 in 5 Brits Go Green to Save Money, Not the Planet

Though they say they're saving the Earth, they're actually just trying to save cash. more >>

Bruce Berkowitz: The Stock Picker

Cash rules in shaky markets. more >>

How to Tell if You're Rich

Find out how much it takes to be wealthy where you live. more >>

What It Takes to Be Rich—Where You Live

Whether you feel wealthy depends on a lot more than your income. more >>

What It Takes to Be Rich: Methodology

How we calculated our thresholds for wealth. more >>

How to Make a Million

Find out how to get started in 7 industries that hold seven-figure earning potential. more >>

Making Mint

By helping people manage their money, this entrepreneur is earning his. more >>

Sexism Study, Take Two—the Absurdity Continues

The study is nuts, but its conclusions might make sense. more >>

New Penny Shows Lincoln Reelin' in the Years

New cents still feature Lincoln's mug, but tails represent life stages. more >>

Women and Philanthropy: 4 Ways to Get Started

Women's growing financial power changes the world of philanthropy. more >>

One Sign of Hope: Cash on Hand

Bill Stone looks at when the smoke clears. more >>

Are Money-Market Funds Safe?

A freeze on the Reserve Primary Fund puts others under scrutiny. more >>

Reporter’s Query: Got a Money Problem?

The search for a Washington, D.C.-area consumer with financial questions. more >>

Credit Spreads Ignore Cash Infusion

TED spread hits new high. more >>

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