THE HELP DESK
How I afford two-month vacations
Even though Rolf Potts is 40, he still travels on the cheap. That gives him the money to stay longer and have more authentic experiences. More
A balance transfer to a new credit card makes sense only if you can pay off the balance in the promotional period. More
Even though Congress has not reinstated the estate tax, if you have received an inheritance in 2010, you'll have to pay some taxes. More
A reader asks why closed-end mutual funds have higher expense ratios than open-end mutual funds. More
Pam Turkin went from VP of marketing to the founder of a successful cupcake store chain by reinvesting and tapping savings. More
Recognizing the next great idea isn't easy, but sniffing out a bad one isn't so hard to do. More
Their question: These newlyweds want to know how to balance their debt against their dreams. More
Best Tips
Some of the nation's leading business owners, investors, and thinkers share their thoughts on rebuilding your wealth. More
These strategies can help you manage the challenges -- both emotional and financial -- of helping an aging parent from afar. More
You don't need to be fanatical to get to 780. Those in the know say these moves matter most. More
Free financial fixes you can make in 15 minutes. More