How rich friends make you feel poor (Tue Mar 9 2010)
Why do we find it so hard to admit to a friend -- somebody who knows and accepts us -- that we live with financial constraints? Also: Ideas for handling the problem next time.

Buffett may be your best investment (Tue Mar 9 2010)
A $10,000 stake in Berkshire Hathaway in 1964 would have grown to $80 million during the Oracle of Omaha's tenure. Indexes and mutual funds are far behind.

How to trade cold, hard cash (Tue Mar 9 2010)
Traders are drawn to the foreign exchange market for its volatility and the opportunity to capitalize on rising and falling markets. Risk management techniques are essential.

Is your retirement fund leaking? (Mon Mar 8 2010)
Frequent trading by fund managers can inflate costs that aren't reflected in the numbers most investors watch. That's money from your retirement kitty.

Why every nation cooks its books (Mon Mar 8 2010)
As we see with Greece, lying can be a recipe for disaster. But for politicians, the advantages of deception far outweigh any rewards for honesty. (And are we ready for the bitter truth?)