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Study: Retirement savers make costly 401(k) mistakes

NEW YORK -- Despite extensive efforts to educate workers about saving for retirement, many employees are not doing a good job of managing their company-sponsored 401(k) accounts, a new study ... (05/12/2008)

Mortgage companies reveal damage from housing crisis

NEW YORK -- Broad damage in the mortgage industry was in full view today as a number of companies posted dismal first-quarter earnings, but there also was some hope that the worst of the housing ... (05/12/2008)

Personal Business

Smoker fees for health insurance are hazy issues (05/11/2008)
Family Finances: How to handle a problem gambler (05/09/2008)
Housing aid bill faces veto by President Bush (05/09/2008)
Young widower pushes for change in Mass. life insurance law (05/09/2008)
Next Steps: Protecting assets complicated if spouse enters nursing home (05/06/2008)
Resumania: Don't clutter your resume with leisure activities (05/05/2008)
Wal-Mart expands low-priced drug program (05/05/2008)
$4 a gallon? For many, it's not a gas (05/04/2008)
MoneyTip: Five ways to cut costs on wedding gifts (05/04/2008)
ShopSmart: Ten ways to keep that heart healthy (05/04/2008)
Prepaid phone cards don't always deliver what you pay for (05/04/2008)
Government launches crackdown on unfair credit cards (05/02/2008)
'Gifting' assets not a smart move (04/29/2008)
Study finds increases in nursing home, assisted living costs (04/29/2008)
MasterCard profit more than doubles as card use abroad rises (04/29/2008)
Resumania: Keep application focused on career goals, qualifications (04/28/2008)
Tax rebates should start showing up in bank accounts today (04/28/2008)
Soon-to-be college grads find economic climate makes job hunting tougher (04/27/2008)
Money Tip: Six ideas for financing a new business (04/27/2008)
ShopSmart: Secrets to a perfect lawn (04/27/2008)
Summer job market may be tight (04/27/2008)
Bush says rebates going out Monday should help economy (04/25/2008)
House challenges administration on Medicaid rules (04/23/2008)
Next Steps: Get plan in writing if adult child returns (04/22/2008)
With gas at milestone, drivers feeling increasingly squeezed (04/22/2008)

Stamp prices rose today

WASHINGTON -- An extra penny for your thoughts. Mailing a letter costs a penny more this week, with the price of a first-class stamp rising to 42 cents today. ... (05/12/2008)

Good Question: You can raise that low credit score

Question: I was recently turned down for credit because my credit score is 650. A lender told me that I'm in a high risk category. I didn't even know that I had a credit score. ... (05/11/2008)

Shop Smart: Cool fridges are hot buy

For anyone who's been waiting to replace their refrigerator, this could be the right time to get a good deal. ... (05/11/2008)

Money Tip: Layoffs coming? Be prepared

U.S. employers have cut tens of thousands of jobs in the last few months and layoffs appear to be spreading. If you're worried about your job, now isn't the time to panic. ... (05/11/2008)