Money & Work Newsletter Archive

All across the nation, Wall Street's wild swings and steep losses have been throwing retirement accounts into disarray. But it's important to realize that this chaos has totally different meanings for a 28-year-old and a 62-year-old.

The federal government might fast track a way to reduce your monthly house payment. Under the express modification program, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and some lenders will offer to reduce mortgage payments for some homeowners who have fallen at least three months behind.

There's nothing wrong with saving 25 cents on shampoo, but if you're looking for a more substantial return, invest a few minutes learning how to slash major expenses like utility bills and (gulp!) taxes.

You might think that blogging is difficult or just for fringe politicos. Well, you're wrong on both counts. And by dismissing the notion altogether, you are missing out on a powerful way to stay in touch with your best customers.

Men and women aren't exactly equal when it comes to retirement. Women are more likely than men to spend their golden years in poverty. This stunning report details where women go wrong and how they can protect themselves.

You can't eliminate food costs completely, but you can make a sizable dent in them. This grocery store guru shows you the inside secrets to fabulous savings.

Whether you are looking to start a new career or just want to supplement your income, there's plenty of money to be made on the Internet -- if you know where to look.

Social Security has a new online calculator that can provide immediate and accurate retirement benefit estimates to help plan for retirement. Called the Retirement Estimator, it is a convenient, secure and quick financial planning tool that eliminates the need to manually key in years of earnings information.

The summer sales beckon, but will today's bargain turn out to be tomorrow's fashion flop? Here's how to buy clothing that will be as fashionable next year as it is today.

Tuition reimbursement may be your (free) ticket to a better job. Here's what you need to know if you are thinking about taking advantage of this valuable job perk.