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1999/1998 FINANCE ARCHIVE

SHOULD YOU SAVE THE SPECIAL QUARTERS? A couple of views on the new state-themed quarters. Dec 26, 1999

GET GREAT PERKS ONLINE E-tailers are handing out perks galore: free shipping, dollars off for first-time buyers and "110% satisfaction" guarantees. Dec. 12, 1999

CUT YOUR TAX BILL BEFORE 2000 4 quick fixes now can save you money come April 15. Nov. 28, 1999

FASTEST-GROWING CAREERS FOR 2000 Planning a career? Or more likely ... a career change? There are lots of job openings in these fields.
Nov. 21, 1999


HOW TO GET RICH IN AMERICA Eight sane, sensible steps to wealth, by Dwight R. Lee and Richard B. McKenzie, authors of "Getting Rich in America."

STATES' SAVING-FOR-COLLEGE PLANS ARE SMARTER THAN EVER It's time to start thinking about some of those Dec. 31 deadlines. Atop my list: contributing to New York's state-sponsored college savings plan for my kids.
Nov. 14, 1999


SURFING FOR INSURANCE RATES CAN SAVE YOU SERIOUS $ Forrester Research expects online insurance sales to hit $4 billion in 2003, up from $257 million in 1998. Oct. 31, 1999

A NEW WEB SITE HELPS CAR BUYERS STEER CLEAR OF LEMONS A new Web site may save you from a clunker when buying a used car. Oct. 17, 1999

WAYS TO MAKE PET CARE EASIER ON YOUR WALLET There must be a way to spend less on pet care. Oct. 3, 1999
GOOD CHARITABLE SENSE Your guide to picking a charity without throwing your money away. Sept. 5, 1999

GOOD DEBT VS. BAD DEBT: Believe it or not there's a difference between the two. Aug 22, 1999

PERSONAL FINANCIAL ADVISERS: How to choose a financial planner. Plus, how to find the best cell-phone deals. Aug. 8, 1999

INVESTMENT BANKER Ever want to start a career in investment banking? Here's how. July 11, 1999

  TO BUY OR LEASE: Looking to get a new car? Find out what you should know before you get to the dealer. June 27, 1999

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CHEAP THREADS ON THE WEB: Great outlet mall prices on the Web. May 13, 1999

HOME, SWEETEN THE DEAL HOME Creative thinking may be the best way to close a deal in today's real-estate market. May 30, 1999

INVESTING WITH A CONSCIENCE The top stock funds that screen for social issues. May 16, 1999

YOUNG, RICH, SMART Teens & Money, part of our annual Teen Survey. May 2, 1999

ONLINE AUCTIONS An eBay test drive and tips for selling your goods. May 2, 1999

MONEY SECRETS Five secrets of the rich and famous. April 11, 1999

SHOW ME THE MONEY Should you take the lump sum or get paid out over time? March 28, 1999

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PHONE RATES Strategies for untangling phone bills. March 14, 1999

SELF-EMPLOYED Four ways that self-employed workers can protect themselves. Feb. 28, 1999

BEATING THE IRS New tax credits that could save you thousands. Feb.14, 1999

TIPS FOR COLLECTORS Collecting sports memorabilia? Here's how to win the game. Jan. 31,1999

SHOPPING ONLINE Techniques for shopping online and how to make sure vacation plans work out right. Jan. 17, 1999

TIME TO UNLOAD THOSE UNWANTED HOLIDAY GIFTS Techniques for returning gifts, how interest-rate cuts affect you, and saving on college books. Jan. 3, 1999

THE BEST MOVES YOU AND YOUR MONEY CAN MAKE IN 1999 In just a year, we start a new millennium. Isn't it time you got your finances in shape? Good news: It's far from impossible. Dec. 27, 1998

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$10.4 TRILLION MAY BE HEADED YOUR WAY -- SO START PLANNING Baby boomers stand ready (or not) for a record inheritance. Dec. 13, 1998

THE CASH/MOVIE TICKET/POSTAGE STAMP/COUPON MACHINE ATMs keep getting more convenient. But beware of surcharges. Nov. 1, 1998

CAN YOU SPOT A COUNTERFEIT? Q&A with former Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin on the strategy behind the look of the new $20. Sept. 20, 1998

SIMPLE LIVING The movement toward a more simple, less expensive way of living is partly a reaction to today's economic stresses. July 19, 1998

SWEET DEALS FOR YOUNG BUYERS Cash-poor first-time home buyers are finding mortgages in today's looser financing. June 28, 1998

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NEW CUT-RATE CAR INSURANCE Five routes to lower car insurance rates. Plus, long-term care coverage. June 14, 1998

SAVE CASH AT THE CAR-RENTAL COUNTER In this story: How much stock is too much? Invest direct and save? June 7, 1998

A PENNY SAVED ... A strategy for saving your change -- and growing it into thousands of dollars. May 31, 1998

LONG-DISTANCE BUZZ The best rates for long-distance calling. Plus, are mutual funds too risky? May 17, 1998

TAX SOFTWARE: WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW Which tax-preparation software is right for you? March 15, 1998

SO YOUNG -- AND SO DEEP IN DEBT The average graduate owes $14,000. Colleges and lawmakers are trying to relieve the burden. March 3, 1998

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