searchn Truetones usearche Hacer c Ace mPoliticians in the US, China and Europe are all postponing tough financial decisions until after next year's elections. But in 2013, we'll have to face the (bigger) problems.Mon, 13 Jun 2011 10:30:32 GMTinvesting/the-coming-global-financial-crisis-jubak.aspxinvesting/investing/the-coming-global-financial-crisis-jubak.aspxJim JubakWall Street offers ways to insure your nest egg -- for a price. Are any of them worth the money? And is it possible to do it yourself?Fri, 10 Jun 2011 13:49:02 GMTstock-broker-guided/4-ways-to-protect-your-portfolio-smartmoney.aspxstock-broker-guided/stock-broker-guided/4-ways-to-protect-your-portfolio-smartmoney.aspxSmartMoneyTalk of a recovery seems premature, as job, real-estate and budget woes continue to weigh on the economy. The path to a real recovery will be painful.Fri, 10 Jun 2011 12:42:27 GMTcurrency/economy-stuck-in-waiting-room-fleckenstein.aspxcurrency/currency/economy-stuck-in-waiting-room-fleckenstein.aspxBill Fleckenstein, MSN MoneyGiants like Cisco and Hewlett-Packard look inexpensive based on some valuation measures. But if you consider where trends are heading, there is an obvious winner.Thu, 09 Jun 2011 20:27:13 GMTinvesting/the-best-tech-bargain-out-there-jubak.aspxinvesting/investing/the-best-tech-bargain-out-there-jubak.aspxJim JubakWant to undermine your chances of getting a payout from your car insurance company? These 6 foolish moves can make sure that happens.Thu, 09 Jun 2011 12:02:43 GMTauto-insurance/how-to-wreck-an-auto-insurance-claim-insurance.aspxauto-insurance/auto-insurance/how-to-wreck-an-auto-insurance-claim-insurance.aspxInsurance.comOne lesson of the financial meltdown is that if regulators aren't looking for fraud, they aren't going to find it. And they still aren't looking.Thu, 09 Jun 2011 11:53:43 GMTinvesting/why-no-ceos-were-busted-post-crisis-bloomberg.aspxinvesting/investing/why-no-ceos-were-busted-post-crisis-bloomberg.aspxWilliam K. Black, Bloomberg BusinessweekA stream of bad news on jobs, Greece and so much else makes it hard to believe. But this latest reversal will run its course; here's how to play the re-recovery.Wed, 08 Jun 2011 20:10:02 GMTexchange-traded-fund/the-economy-is-recovering-really-mirhaydari.aspxexchange-traded-fund/exchange-traded-fund/the-economy-is-recovering-really-mirhaydari.aspxAnthony Mirhaydari, MSN MoneyThere are many ways to retire a home loan in advance, but not all of them may work for you. Here’s how to find the one that best suits your needs.Tue, 07 Jun 2011 13:46:34 GMThome-loans/how-to-pay-off-your-mortgage-early-bankrate.aspxhome-loans/home-loans/how-to-pay-off-your-mortgage-early-bankrate.aspxBankrate.comThe spring storms that laid waste to homes, businesses and cars should serve as a wake-up call to do what we can to blunt the economic impact of nature's fury.Tue, 07 Jun 2011 13:34:50 GMTinsurance/5-ways-to-disaster-proof-your-finances-forbes.aspxinsurance/insurance/5-ways-to-disaster-proof-your-finances-forbes.aspxLiz Davidson, Forbes.comThere are numerous parallels with the market's current malaise and last summer's 15% drop. And this summer's swoon could be even worse, Jim Jubak says.Mon, 06 Jun 2011 20:30:53 GMTinvesting/time-to-lighten-up-on-us-stocks-jubak.aspxinvesting/investing/time-to-lighten-up-on-us-stocks-jubak.aspxJim JubakStudents now spend an average of 6 years in college. Parents who saved were probably counting on 4 years. Here's how to lower the price of higher education.Mon, 06 Jun 2011 17:22:22 GMTcollege-savings/how-to-chop-the-cost-of-college-marketwatch.aspxcollege-savings/college-savings/how-to-chop-the-cost-of-college-marketwatch.aspxJennifer Openshaw, MarketWatchStaid old savings bonds have a brand-new appeal for investors weary of distressingly low interest rates. Here's why you might want to give them a second look.Mon, 06 Jun 2011 14:19:23 GMTinvestment-advice/why-savings-bonds-are-suddenly-sexy-smartmoney.aspxinvestment-advice/investment-advice/why-savings-bonds-are-suddenly-sexy-smartmoney.aspxSmartMoneyFor years, baby boomers have accumulated vast quantities of stuff, from the usual household furnishings to rare antiques and collectibles. With retirement, it's time to sell it off.Mon, 06 Jun 2011 13:19:58 GMTretirement-plan/the-great-american-yard-sale-smartmoney.aspxretirement-plan/retirement-plan/the-great-american-yard-sale-smartmoney.aspxSmartMoneyAn infuriated customer can sometimes get better results; the trick is to knowing how (and how much) to use anger to negotiate or complain.Fri, 03 Jun 2011 19:17:33 GMTshopping-deals/when-it-pays-to-be-a-jerk-thestreet.aspxshopping-deals/shopping-deals/when-it-pays-to-be-a-jerk-thestreet.aspxTheStreetIf you're impulsive or high-strung, day trading is not for you. But if you can think fast and stay cool, it may be worth a try. Here's what you must know to start. Fri, 03 Jun 2011 18:29:15 GMThow-to-invest/10-rules-for-rookie-traders-marketwatch.aspxhow-to-invest/how-to-invest/10-rules-for-rookie-traders-marketwatch.aspxMarketWatchGreece's financial saga will end, at some point, in default. Plus: The Fed is fooling itself on inflation, and why housing is still a mess.Fri, 03 Jun 2011 14:56:00 GMTcurrency/greek-debt-tragedy-is-good-for-gold-fleckenstein.aspxcurrency/currency/greek-debt-tragedy-is-good-for-gold-fleckenstein.aspxBill Fleckenstein, MSN MoneyWho wouldn't want some of the rates available now? You, maybe. Before you get carried away with bragging rights, check to see if a refi is really in your best interest.Fri, 03 Jun 2011 14:23:32 GMThome-loans/5-big-refinancing-blunders-bankrate.aspxhome-loans/home-loans/5-big-refinancing-blunders-bankrate.aspxBankrate.comInvestors can learn a lot from the scandal at Longtop Financial. Jim Jubak offers 5 lessons, plus 5 tips for safer investing in China.Thu, 02 Jun 2011 20:34:45 GMTinvesting/the-big-fraud-in-chinese-stocks-jubak.aspxinvesting/investing/the-big-fraud-in-chinese-stocks-jubak.aspxJim JubakMany investors had IPO envy when LinkedIn began life as a public company with a triple-digit gain. But if you're shut out of an IPO, you can still benefit from its wealth-building power. Thu, 02 Jun 2011 13:17:48 GMTstock-broker-guided/5-ways-outsiders-can-buy-a-hot-ipo-investorplace.aspxstock-broker-guided/stock-broker-guided/5-ways-outsiders-can-buy-a-hot-ipo-investorplace.aspxInvestorPlaceSoaring costs and the burden of student loans are giving plenty of people pause. Is a college education really worth it? Thu, 02 Jun 2011 12:38:34 GMTcollege-savings/should-your-kid-skip-college-weston.aspxcollege-savings/college-savings/should-your-kid-skip-college-weston.aspxLiz Weston, MSN MoneyCompanies that beat expectations on sales, exceed profit estimates and also raise guidance for future performance are the market's superstars. Wed, 01 Jun 2011 19:12:10 GMTstock-broker-guided/5-all-star-stocks-that-keep-winning-smartmoney.aspxstock-broker-guided/stock-broker-guided/5-all-star-stocks-that-keep-winning-smartmoney.aspxSmartMoneyThink you'll never be able to leave your job? The answer may be to take a cruise or hit the links sooner than you planned. Here's how it works.Wed, 01 Jun 2011 13:32:48 GMTretirement-plan/take-retirement-for-a-test-drive-thestreet.aspxretirement-plan/retirement-plan/take-retirement-for-a-test-drive-thestreet.aspxTheStreetThink a $1 million portfolio will make you feel secure? About 4 in 10 millionaires say they'd need $7.5 million in the bank to feel rich. What would it take you to get there?Wed, 01 Jun 2011 13:21:39 GMThow-to-invest/what-it-takes-to-get-really-rich-mirhaydari.aspxhow-to-invest/how-to-invest/what-it-takes-to-get-really-rich-mirhaydari.aspxAnthony Mirhaydari, MSN MoneyHomeowners who walk away in strategic defaults are not necessarily the ones most 'underwater.' A different factor matters more.Wed, 01 Jun 2011 11:48:14 GMThome-loans/savvy-borrowers-abandoning-homes-weston.aspxhome-loans/home-loans/savvy-borrowers-abandoning-homes-weston.aspxLiz Weston, MSN MoneyStockScouter, MSN Money's stock-picking tool, identifies companies capable of outperforming the broader market in the weeks ahead.Tue, 31 May 2011 18:35:54 GMTstock-broker-guided/50-stocks-to-buy-in-june.aspxstock-broker-guided/stock-broker-guided/50-stocks-to-buy-in-june.aspxMSN Money staffConsumers should be wary of the risks that come with store-specific cards, particularly their horrendous interest rates. But such cards can be used wisely.Tue, 31 May 2011 13:24:03 GMTcredit-cards/how-store-credit-cards-trap-you-investopedia.aspxcredit-cards/credit-cards/how-store-credit-cards-trap-you-investopedia.aspxInvestopediaSome manufacturers are using new packaging to shrink the contents of their products while charging the same prices as before.Tue, 31 May 2011 11:47:52 GMTshopping-deals/scam-alert-same-price-less-product-marketwatch.aspxshopping-deals/shopping-deals/scam-alert-same-price-less-product-marketwatch.aspxChuck Jaffe, MarketWatch.comYou are probably more vulnerable to hacking and malware than you realize, but some simple safeguards can help you protect yourself.Tue, 31 May 2011 11:14:58 GMTidentity-theft/keep-your-pc-safe-from-hackers-thestreet.aspxidentity-theft/identity-theft/keep-your-pc-safe-from-hackers-thestreet.aspxTheStreetA new study indicates recent or soon-to-be retirees have serious money worries, but they can take steps to assuage those concerns and improve their financial situation.Fri, 27 May 2011 12:45:38 GMTretirement-investment/do-not-let-fear-ruin-your-retirement-marketwatch.aspxretirement-investment/retirement-investment/do-not-let-fear-ruin-your-retirement-marketwatch.aspxMarketWatch.comWhen hard times hit, single-industry towns are especially vulnerable. And the combination of the recession and housing bust has Sin City reeling.Fri, 27 May 2011 11:49:22 GMThome-loans/is-las-vegas-the-new-detroit-marketwatch.aspxhome-loans/home-loans/is-las-vegas-the-new-detroit-marketwatch.aspxHoward Gold, MarketWatchWith nuclear fading and wind proving problematic, the big action now is in solar, natural gas and even coal. Plus: Some companies worth a look.Thu, 26 May 2011 20:30:00 GMTinvesting/a-new-plan-for-energy-investing-jubak.aspxinvesting/investing/a-new-plan-for-energy-investing-jubak.aspxJim JubakHere's a quick look at the methodology and the full results of the MSN Money-IBOPE Zogby International customer-service survey for 2011.Thu, 26 May 2011 16:47:24 GMTinvesting/the-complete-list-of-company-rankings.aspxinvesting/investing/the-complete-list-of-company-rankings.aspxMSN Money staff