10 Tips to Save on Holiday Gifts
Given the shaky job market, holiday budgets are tighter this year. So to avoid the winding lines and sold-out merchandise, here are 10 tips to save you time and money as you kick off your holiday shopping.
4 Tips for Wading Back Into the Market
The Dow has risen to 10,000, the stock market is up about 60 percent since the beginning of the year, but investors are still dragging their heels.
10 Secrets of Off-Season Home Buying
With real estate values still sliding and mortgage rates approaching record lows, a favorable climate for home buying is accompanying this year's fall foliage. And as the days grow colder, housing experts say home buyers will have another reason to jump into the market in the coming months.
NORCs: Unique Havens for an Aging America
Naturally occurring retirement communities keep seniors connected and in their homes.
America's Best Places to Live 2009
In selecting our Best Places to Live for 2009, U.S. News took a thrift-conscious approach: We looked for affordable communities that have strong economies and plenty of fun things to do. The cities we selected are as distinct as America itself—ranging from a quaint suburb to a live-music mecca.
