http://moneycentral.msn.comInvesting & Personal Finance Articles by MSN ExpertsCopyright 2006 Microsoften-ushttp://sc.msn.com/global/c/lgpos/MSFT_pos.gifhttp://moneycentral.msn.comCommentaryThe automaker objects to being left off a list of the safest vehicles, saying the exclusion is 'extreme and misleading.' The tester defends its methods.Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:04:00 GMThttp://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Insurance/InsureYourCar/toyota-safety-group-squabble-over-ratings.aspxInsurance/InsureYourCar/http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Insurance/InsureYourCar/toyota-safety-group-squabble-over-ratings.aspxInsure.comAt the current rate, the system could be operating in the red in just a few years and exhaust its trust fund by 2037. Meanwhile, reform seems more difficult than ever.Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:12:00 GMThttp://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/RetirementandWills/CreateaPlan/how-long-can-social-security-last.aspxRetirementandWills/CreateaPlan/http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/RetirementandWills/CreateaPlan/how-long-can-social-security-last.aspxU.S. News & World ReportIf you find yourself behind on your mortgage, either route may seem like the wrong direction. But your choice will have a big impact. Here's how to make the right one.Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:58:00 GMThttp://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Banking/YourCreditRating/weston-foreclosure-or-bankruptcy-what-to-do.aspxBanking/YourCreditRating/http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Banking/YourCreditRating/weston-foreclosure-or-bankruptcy-what-to-do.aspxLiz Pulliam WestonForget the recommended 4% annual drawdown of your nest egg. This strategy creates both guaranteed income and growth potential.Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:18:00 GMThttp://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/RetirementandWills/InvestForRetirement/the-new-money-for-life-retirement-plan.aspxRetirementandWills/InvestForRetirement/http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/RetirementandWills/InvestForRetirement/the-new-money-for-life-retirement-plan.aspxKiplinger's Personal Finance MagazineThe Age of Retirement is over, and a new social revolution is afoot: A majority of boomers expect to earn a paycheck in retirement, and that's a good thing.Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:58:00 GMThttp://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/RetirementandWills/CreateaPlan/the-case-against-retirement.aspxRetirementandWills/CreateaPlan/http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/RetirementandWills/CreateaPlan/the-case-against-retirement.aspxBusinessWeekMore than 100 banks have gone belly up in 2009 alone. Your bank could be next, so figure out now how much of your money is protected -- and how much isn't.Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:14:00 GMThttp://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Banking/BetterBanking/if-your-bank-fails-will-you-be-ready.aspxBanking/BetterBanking/http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Banking/BetterBanking/if-your-bank-fails-will-you-be-ready.aspxMarketWatchAmong the most important decisions you can make on your way to real wealth is choosing the right neighborhood -- but it's not the neighborhood you might think.Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:02:00 GMThttp://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Banking/HomebuyingGuide/weston-stop-acting-rich-start-getting-rich.aspxBanking/HomebuyingGuide/http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Banking/HomebuyingGuide/weston-stop-acting-rich-start-getting-rich.aspxLiz Pulliam WestonThanks to the newly extended and expanded tax breaks for buying a home, you might qualify for a credit that you hadn't been able to get before.Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:12:00 GMThttp://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Banking/HomebuyingGuide/homebuyer-credits-who-qualifies-now.aspxBanking/HomebuyingGuide/http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Banking/HomebuyingGuide/homebuyer-credits-who-qualifies-now.aspxKiplinger's Personal Finance MagazineThere are lots of reports about national trends in home sales and prices, but none may apply where you live. Here's how to dig up your local data.Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:05:00 GMThttp://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Banking/HomeFinancing/when-will-your-housing-market-recover.aspxBanking/HomeFinancing/http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Banking/HomeFinancing/when-will-your-housing-market-recover.aspxBankrate.comThe curtain has parted, albeit slightly, on the mystery of how your credit rating is calculated. Find out what these common credit problems can do to your standing.Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:19:00 GMThttp://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Banking/YourCreditRating/weston-5-ways-to-kill-your-credit-scores.aspxBanking/YourCreditRating/http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Banking/YourCreditRating/weston-5-ways-to-kill-your-credit-scores.aspxLiz Pulliam WestonA new law that kicks in Jan. 1 will offer tax breaks on annuity proceeds you spend for long-term-care coverage. But there are limitations you should know about.Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:41:00 GMThttp://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Insurance/InsureYourHealth/get-long-term-care-tax-free.aspxInsurance/InsureYourHealth/http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Insurance/InsureYourHealth/get-long-term-care-tax-free.aspxSmartMoneyStates have been hard-pressed to track down uninsured motorists, making the system easy to cheat. But new online systems could change that.Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:41:00 GMThttp://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Insurance/InsureYourCar/wanted-auto-insurance-outlaws.aspxInsurance/InsureYourCar/http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Insurance/InsureYourCar/wanted-auto-insurance-outlaws.aspxInsure.comThe recent extension includes a provision making many 'longtime residents of the same home' eligible for a tax credit if they downsize or move to a new home. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:30:02 GMThttp://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Banking/HomebuyingGuide/homebuyer-credit-boosts-retirement-planning.aspxBanking/HomebuyingGuide/http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Banking/HomebuyingGuide/homebuyer-credit-boosts-retirement-planning.aspxForbes.comWith the housing market in its sluggish months, savvy buyers can squeeze out some nice deals. But first you'll need to do your homework.Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:48:00 GMThttp://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Banking/HomebuyingGuide/10-secrets-of-off-season-homebuying.aspxBanking/HomebuyingGuide/http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Banking/HomebuyingGuide/10-secrets-of-off-season-homebuying.aspxU.S. News & World Report