http://moneycentral.msn.comInvesting & Personal Finance Articles by MSN ExpertsCopyright 2006 Microsoften-ushttp://sc.msn.com/global/c/lgpos/MSFT_pos.gifhttp://moneycentral.msn.comCommentaryA 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.Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:43:00 GMThttp://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/CollegeAndFamily/CutCollegeCosts/repaying-student-loans-gets-easier.aspxCollegeAndFamily/CutCollegeCosts/http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/CollegeAndFamily/CutCollegeCosts/repaying-student-loans-gets-easier.aspxThe Big MoneyThanks 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.Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:01:00 GMThttp://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Banking/FinancialPrivacy/is-it-safe-to-bank-by-cell-phone.aspxBanking/FinancialPrivacy/http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Banking/FinancialPrivacy/is-it-safe-to-bank-by-cell-phone.aspxBankrate.comIt 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.Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:01:00 GMThttp://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/CollegeAndFamily/LoveAndMoney/do-smart-women-marry-money.aspxCollegeAndFamily/LoveAndMoney/http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/CollegeAndFamily/LoveAndMoney/do-smart-women-marry-money.aspxLiz Pulliam WestonAs the traditional summer driving season peaks, a drivers'-rights group ranks the states on driver friendliness. New Jersey? Fuhgeddaboudit.Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:01:00 GMThttp://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Insurance/InsureYourCar/Worst-states-for-drivers.aspxInsurance/InsureYourCar/http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Insurance/InsureYourCar/Worst-states-for-drivers.aspxCatherine HolahanCaught between rising default rates and new legislation that will cap interest rates, banks are protecting profits by charging even their better customers more.Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:15:00 GMThttp://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Banking/CreditCardSmarts/credit-card-fees-going-up-again.aspxBanking/CreditCardSmarts/http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Banking/CreditCardSmarts/credit-card-fees-going-up-again.aspxCatherine Holahan and Kim PetersonWomen 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.Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:01:00 GMThttp://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/CollegeAndFamily/LoveAndMoney/survival-guide-for-breadwinner-wives.aspxCollegeAndFamily/LoveAndMoney/http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/CollegeAndFamily/LoveAndMoney/survival-guide-for-breadwinner-wives.aspxMP DunleaveyLenders might be monitoring your behavior via your credit card spending -- and certain purchases could cost you.Tue, 30 Jun 2009 04:01:00 GMThttp://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Banking/FinancialPrivacy/can-your-lifestyle-hurt-your-credit.aspxBanking/FinancialPrivacy/http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Banking/FinancialPrivacy/can-your-lifestyle-hurt-your-credit.aspxCreditCards.comHere are 22 steps to protect yourself from identity theft -- and 8 ways to clean up things if you become a victim.Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:01:00 GMThttp://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Banking/FinancialPrivacy/Your5MinuteGuideToProtectingYourIdentity.aspxBanking/FinancialPrivacy/http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Banking/FinancialPrivacy/Your5MinuteGuideToProtectingYourIdentity.aspxMSN Money staffCongratulations. You just talked a lender into reducing or canceling a troublesome debt. The bad news? Now you may have a tax problem.Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:01:00 GMThttp://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Taxes/CutYourTaxes/EscapeADebtFaceTheIRS.aspxTaxes/CutYourTaxes/http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Taxes/CutYourTaxes/EscapeADebtFaceTheIRS.aspxJeff SchnepperThe 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.Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:01:00 GMThttp://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Taxes/CutYourTaxes/7WaysToSaveYourProfitsFromTheTaxMan.aspxTaxes/CutYourTaxes/http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Taxes/CutYourTaxes/7WaysToSaveYourProfitsFromTheTaxMan.aspxJeff SchnepperIf 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.Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:01:00 GMThttp://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Taxes/PreparationTips/OnTheMoveWatchForDeductions.aspxTaxes/PreparationTips/http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Taxes/PreparationTips/OnTheMoveWatchForDeductions.aspxJeff SchnepperCredit 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.Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:01:00 GMThttp://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Banking/YourCreditRating/great-with-credit-lousy-with-money.aspxBanking/YourCreditRating/http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Banking/YourCreditRating/great-with-credit-lousy-with-money.aspxLiz Pulliam WestonIn most states, virtually anyone can hang up a shingle and go into business figuring taxes. The IRS is looking into regulating and perhaps licensing 'unenrolled' agents.Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:31:05 GMThttp://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Taxes/AvoidAnAudit/shady-tax-preparers-watch-out.aspxTaxes/AvoidAnAudit/http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Taxes/AvoidAnAudit/shady-tax-preparers-watch-out.aspxMarketWatch This is your last chance to get retirement-ready. Here's the game plan to make sure your numbers add up before you call it quits at work.Thu, 25 Jun 2009 04:01:00 GMThttp://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/RetirementandWills/CreateaPlan/12StepsYouMustTakeAtAge60.aspxRetirementandWills/CreateaPlan/http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/RetirementandWills/CreateaPlan/12StepsYouMustTakeAtAge60.aspxLiz Pulliam WestonA look at other big downturns of the past 3 decades suggests that recovery from the current housing crash could take years.Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:50:00 GMThttp://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Banking/HomebuyingGuide/when-will-home-prices-recover.aspxBanking/HomebuyingGuide/http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Banking/HomebuyingGuide/when-will-home-prices-recover.aspxMSN Money staffIt sounds too good to be true, but if you meet income qualifications (and are careful with any 529 savings accounts), Uncle Sam is prepared to help cover college bills.Tue, 23 Jun 2009 19:31:29 GMThttp://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/CollegeAndFamily/CutCollegeCosts/how-to-get-a-2500-dollar-tuition-rebate.aspxCollegeAndFamily/CutCollegeCosts/http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/CollegeAndFamily/CutCollegeCosts/how-to-get-a-2500-dollar-tuition-rebate.aspxKim Clark, U.S. News & World ReportMore troubled homeowners are turning to private mortgage insurers for aid, and the companies are obliging with programs aimed at keeping borrowers in their homes. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 04:01:00 GMThttp://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Banking/HomeFinancing/mortgage-help-from-surprise-source.aspxBanking/HomeFinancing/http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Banking/HomeFinancing/mortgage-help-from-surprise-source.aspxSmartMoneyRetiring in a down market puts you in a danger zone. The risk is that you'll run out of money before you're finished living. At a time like this, you need a game plan.Tue, 23 Jun 2009 04:01:00 GMThttp://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/RetirementandWills/CreateaPlan/how-to-retire-in-bad-times.aspxRetirementandWills/CreateaPlan/http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/RetirementandWills/CreateaPlan/how-to-retire-in-bad-times.aspxLiz Pulliam WestonFor starters, you may not need as much money as you might think, say 2 financial experts who challenge the conventional wisdom.Tue, 23 Jun 2009 04:01:00 GMThttp://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/RetirementandWills/CreateaPlan/3-big-retirement-savings-myths.aspxRetirementandWills/CreateaPlan/http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/RetirementandWills/CreateaPlan/3-big-retirement-savings-myths.aspxU.S. News & World ReportThe personal-finance guru favors supersimple mantras -- even when they're wrong -- and psychological explanations for all your money problems. Maybe it's time to stop trusting her.Tue, 23 Jun 2009 04:01:00 GMThttp://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/RetirementandWills/CreateaPlan/stop-listening-to-suze-orman.aspxRetirementandWills/CreateaPlan/http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/RetirementandWills/CreateaPlan/stop-listening-to-suze-orman.aspxJames Scurlock, The Big MoneyWith more companies in dire straits, raises, health insurance and 401k matches are vulnerable to being cut. If they're not already gone, they could be soon.Tue, 23 Jun 2009 04:01:00 GMThttp://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/RetirementandWills/CreateaPlan/10-cutbacks-youll-see-at-work.aspxRetirementandWills/CreateaPlan/http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/RetirementandWills/CreateaPlan/10-cutbacks-youll-see-at-work.aspxU.S. News & World ReportEven if you're close to retirement and haven't saved at all, late is better than never. Whether you're 30 or twice that, these 18 tips can help put your finances in order before you leave the workplace.Tue, 23 Jun 2009 04:01:00 GMThttp://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/RetirementandWills/CreateaPlan/Your5MinuteGuideToRetirementPlanning.aspxRetirementandWills/CreateaPlan/http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/RetirementandWills/CreateaPlan/Your5MinuteGuideToRetirementPlanning.aspxMSN Money staffAn old but often-overlooked strategy can dramatically cut what retirees spend on food, shelter and transportation. (And there could be social benefits in the bargain.)Tue, 23 Jun 2009 04:01:00 GMThttp://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/RetirementandWills/CreateaPlan/RetireOnTwelveThousandDollarsAYear.aspxRetirementandWills/CreateaPlan/http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/RetirementandWills/CreateaPlan/RetireOnTwelveThousandDollarsAYear.aspxScott BurnsYou don't have to stop working if you don't want to, especially when there are so many easy ways to ensure you'll toil away until your dying day.Tue, 23 Jun 2009 04:01:00 GMThttp://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/RetirementandWills/CreateaPlan/8-ways-to-botch-your-retirement.aspxRetirementandWills/CreateaPlan/http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/RetirementandWills/CreateaPlan/8-ways-to-botch-your-retirement.aspxBankrate.comRemember the 'for richer' part of your wedding vows? These financial pitfalls can keep you from fulfilling that pledge.Mon, 22 Jun 2009 04:01:00 GMThttp://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/CollegeAndFamily/LoveAndMoney/6-money-mistakes-newlyweds-make.aspxCollegeAndFamily/LoveAndMoney/http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/CollegeAndFamily/LoveAndMoney/6-money-mistakes-newlyweds-make.aspxErin Burt, Kiplinger's Personal Finance MagazineIt's time to plan for your retirement -- where you'll live, what you'll do and what it'll cost. Pay special attention now to career prospects, health and insurance.Mon, 22 Jun 2009 04:01:00 GMThttp://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/RetirementandWills/CreateaPlan/8MoneyMovesYouMustMakeAt50.aspxRetirementandWills/CreateaPlan/http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/RetirementandWills/CreateaPlan/8MoneyMovesYouMustMakeAt50.aspxLiz Pulliam Weston