NORTH AMERICA, Personal Finance

How smart are you about mortgages?

How many times can you refinance? What are discount points? Test your real estate smarts in our mortgage quiz. Read More | View Original Article

Best bargains on cars

Money magazine's Best Deals on Everything: Your guide to the latest bargains in used, new and leased cars. Read More | View Original Article

Crowdfunding sites pop up for Oklahoma victims

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'Grandparent scams' steal thousands from seniors

Across the country, law enforcement officials are warning seniors to beware of so-called "grandparent scams," in which fraudsters are impersonating a grandchild in distress -- and begging for cash. Read More | View Original Article

Tornado victims face long haul

The tornado that struck the Moore, Okla., area Monday afternoon left an almost 2-mile wide path of destruction, flattening homes and businesses and taking at least 24 lives. Read More | View Original Article

Best deals on real estate

Money magazine's Best Deals on Everything: Your guide to the latest bargains in renting, buying or remodeling your home. Read More | View Original Article

FEMA offers aid to tornado victims

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African-Americans feel neglected by financial firms

While the average African American is feeling more financially secure, many still feel neglected by the financial industry, new research shows. Read More | View Original Article

Best deals in investing

Money magazine's Best Deals on Everything: Your guide to the latest bargains in the investing world, from beer can makers and ETFs, to Chinese technology and more. Read More | View Original Article

Most outrageous tax cheats

From a restaurant owner who hid cash receipts in "seasoned octopus" boxes to a self-proclaimed governor of Alabama who buried gold coins in his yard, here are some of the wildest tax fraud investigations the IRS has undertaken in the past year. Read More | View Original Article

Amateur investors tap 401(k)s to buy homes

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Best deals on tech

Money magazine's Best Deals on Everything: Your guide to the latest bargains in videocams, tablets, flat-screen TVs and more. Read More | View Original Article

Class of 2013 grads average $35,200 in debt

Between ballooning student loans, credit cards and money owed to family members, graduates of the class of 2013 are facing an average $35,200 in debt, a Fidelity survey found. Read More | View Original Article

How I lived very cheaply for a day

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Best deals on food and drink

Money magazine's Best Deals on Everything: Your guide to the latest bargains in Bordeaux, coffee, lobster and more. Read More | View Original Article

Gen X on track to be worse off than Boomers

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Will insurance cover genetic testing, preventive surgery?

Women who discover they carry a hereditary gene mutation that dramatically increases their risk of breast and ovarian cancers face big decisions and the possibility of tens of thousands of dollars in medical costs. Read More | View Original Article

Where to auction off your stuff

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3 skills to teach your teen about money

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A fresh look at annuities

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Home appraisals no longer derailing sales

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Retirement savers lose $117,000 to unexpected events

Unexpected setbacks, ranging from stock market declines to suddenly supporting an adult child, have taken a major hit to Baby Boomers' retirement savings, according to a recent survey. Read More | View Original Article

Your new office BFFs: Think young

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Who will pay more under Obamacare? Young men

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Help your parents get home care

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11 must-have options for demanding drivers

From adaptive cruise control to power tailgates -- these are the top options for the driver who needs it all. Read More | View Original Article

2-year-old West, Texas victim's long road to recovery

After getting severely injured from the West, Texas fertilizer plant explosion, two-year-old Ariana Gassaway has a long road to recovery ahead of her. Read More | View Original Article

The high cost of same-sex divorce

While same-sex couples across the country fight for the right to marry, others are fighting for the right to divorce. Read More | View Original Article