Don't expect the economy to get 'back on track.' It's a new track, folks, and here's how to navigate it.

This crime is not as rare as you might think. And the betrayal (and damage) goes beyond the financial. Here's how it can happen -- and how to tell if it already has.

For this Independence Day, here are words of financial wisdom -- to and from some of the Americans portrayed on US currency.

A new program links payments on federal student loans to income and forgives balances after 25 years. Those working in public service could have loans forgiven after 10 years.

Thanks in part to banks' big investments in security technology, you're probably not dialing for disaster with mobile banking. But there are still ways to get stung.

StockScouter, MSN Money's stock-picking tool, identifies companies with momentum and capable of helping investors outperform the market.

It sounds easier to find a rich man than to find your own way financially. But I've got a 2-step plan that will make you both richer and happier.

As the traditional summer driving season peaks, a drivers'-rights group ranks the states on driver friendliness. New Jersey? Fuhgeddaboudit.

Caught between rising default rates and new legislation that will cap interest rates, banks are protecting profits by charging even their better customers more.

If prices begin to rise, inflation-protected investing strategies could help take the ache out of a bruised portfolio.

Women who earn more than their husbands are hardly rare, but that doesn't mean it's a comfortable role for them (or their spouses). Here are 3 tips to make it easier.

Many stocks have already gone on sale, but how do you know what's a bargain and what's a sinking ship? Start by asking 6 questions.

A Texas carpet shop changes its controversial name, but the haggling goes on and on. Now the store is advertising 'total liquidations.'

The bottom is in, so you should stick with stocks -- even if they pull back -- and lighten up on bonds. That's what I'm doing in my ETF portfolio.

Lenders might be monitoring your behavior via your credit card spending -- and certain purchases could cost you.

As the market rally slows, take a look at stocks that will keep paying even when their prices aren't rising. Here's a screen to help you find them.

As Mrs. Madoff relinquishes cash, furs and jewelry, a court-appointed trustee pursues more than $10 billion from investors who withdrew sums from Madoff accounts.       

The real-estate balloon has deflated, but there's still plenty of hot air surrounding home prices. Let us now appraise industry lobbying efforts to lift valuations.

Long term, the greenback is headed down. Insulate your wealth against its decline with the right mutual funds.

Here are 22 steps to protect yourself from identity theft -- and 8 ways to clean up things if you become a victim.

Congratulations. You just talked a lender into reducing or canceling a troublesome debt. The bad news? Now you may have a tax problem.

The tax code actually can help you increase your investment profit. Here are some tips for maximizing gains, including advice on how to time purchases and sales.

If your move is job-related -- and you meet a couple of requirements -- you're eligible to write off a large portion of your moving expenses. Here's a rundown.

Credit scores are important, but having great scores doesn't mean you're doing everything right. If you fall for any of these 3 myths you could still get hurt.