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Real Estate Gurus - If Only it Were that Easy - The road to riches sure isn't as easy as advertised.

16 Ways to Get Better Insurance - What you say and how you say it can make a big difference.

Investing in Foreclosures: For Novices it's a Crapshoot - Getting rich from buying foreclosures is the fantasy of many Americans, but it's much like most other things that seem too good to be true.

Everything You Need to Know About Auto Insurance - Industry experts share their secrets on getting the best deals on auto insurance and making sure you get the coverage you deserve.

Investing in Pre-Foreclosures - Investors are intrigued by the return potential on distressed properties, but the best deals occur at the preforeclosure stage.

Anti-Flipping Rules Aimed at Investors - Stricter lending rules on homes that are bought and quickly resold are having a negative effect on investors.

Vacation Homes: Not Just for the Rich and Famous - You, too, can own a vacation home, even if you're not rich. The trick is in avoiding the property-management middleman.

Six Top Benefits of Owning a Home - The responsibilities that go with homeownership can be a pain, but the financial and "feel good" rewards make it all worthwhile.

Here Comes the 40 Year Mortgage - For years a niche product found mostly on the west coast, it will become mainstream this month.

Employment Strategies for 50-Somethings - Make your maturity and experience work for you when on the hunt for a new job.

Home Buying 101 - Escrow? Jumbo loan? PMI? Before your head is swimming with these house-buying terms, get a quick vocabulary lesson in some real estate and mortgage terms.

The Truth About Buying Foreclosures - Everyone wants to buy a foreclosure for a song. But they're not that easy to find and there's no guarantee it's a good investment.

A New Way to Grow Your Money Tax Free - Proposed Roth 401(k) will offer significant benefits for savers.

How to Hire a Contractor - Remodeling or repairing your home is not something you do every day. Here's how to be selective when choosing a contractor.

Locking a Rate vs. Paying Discount Points - Those waiting for a house to be finished often spend thousands on long rate locks, but there is an alternative: Pay that same money for discount points.

Shop Wisely for a Real Estate Investment Club - You can learn a lot, both good and bad, so check them out thoroughly.

6 Money Mistakes Even the Experts Make - Everybody messes up. Smart people learn from the experience.

Breaking an ARM's Grip - Those who took out adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) when rates were at record lows are now looking for ways out.

Adding Up Deductible Sales Tax - The new sales tax deduction gives many filers another chance at cutting their federal bills. Our expert looks at how the law applies to some specialty sales taxes.

8 Calls to Make if Your Identity is Stolen - A step-by-step guide to clearing your good name.

14 Ways to Avoid Identity Theft - Former thief Frank Abagnale offers some suggestions to protect your credit.

Quiz: Do You Protect Your Identity? - Check to see if you're protecting yourself from identity thieves.