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• Conservative investments to help you retire

  Wall Street can be scary when investing for retirement. Here are ways to lower the risk. 

• 9 surprising ways to lose money when moving

  Think your relocation involves only paying movers? Consider these hidden costs. 

• Joint life insurance: Policies built for 2

  A joint life insurance policy can cover a couple more smartly than a pair of individual plans. 

• Should I refi with an interest-only ARM?

  An interest-only loan will free up your budget. But often it's not the best way to refi. 

• How to assess your next real estate agent online

  Start with Google, but go beyond it when you use online tools to pick a real estate agent. 

• 6 hottest cars from the Detroit auto show

  Missed 2013's first big car show? Here are the top models displayed in the major categories. 

• Video: First-time homebuying regrets

  A first-time homebuyer's inexperience can cause some costly mistakes. 

• Is cash surrender value of life insurance taxable?

  If the cash surrender value of the policy consists of excess earnings, that portion is taxable. 

• What homebuyers can expect at the closing table

  Don't close on your lunch break, and other tips to minimize frustrating glitches. 

• Bundle of joy: The costs of adoption vs. surrogacy

  Adoption and surrogacy are costly. Here's a comparison of costs and financing options for families. 

• Video: Watch out for new bank fees

  Banks are coming up with new ways to charge fees. Here's what you need to know to avoid them. 

• Video: Steps to buying a home

  Follow this 6-month homeowner countdown so you are ready come closing day. 

• Detroit auto show: 5 most innovative cars

  Apologies to Marty McFly, but the flux capacitor can't match the gadgets in these vehicles. 

• Become an owner: 6-month homebuyer countdown

  Want to buy a house this summer? Early in the year is the perfect time to take the first steps. 

• Infographic: What agents say, what they mean

  Perplexed about common phrases found in real estate descriptions? Use this translation guide. 

• 5 housing trends to watch for this winter

  Soon you can expect to start seeing kinder, but more expensive, mortgages, among other trends. 

• Must we pay our adult son's medical bills?

  Obamacare lets your kid in his 20s stay on your health insurance. Who foots the bill? 

• Real estate agents say the darndest things

  They say, "Enjoy the ocean view." You see a tiny patch of blue. Here are some phrases to heed. 

• Dwelling on investments? Try housing stocks

  Homebuying is on the rebound. Follow these tips to nail down the best real estate stocks. 

• Should I cash out my Thrift Savings Plan?

  Other investments may bring higher returns. But you should keep that TSP. Here's why. 

• How fiscally fit are you? Find out with this quiz

  Think your money muscles are in peak financial form? Find out whether you need to shape up. 

• 5 dollar-store deals

  Not all items at dollar stores are good deals. But here are five finds that can be bargains. 

• Bankruptcy halts reverse mortgage payments

  When you rely on the proceeds of a reverse mortgage, do research before filing bankruptcy. 

• Video: Frugal home maintenance

  Regular maintenance is the way to protect your home from costly repairs. 

• Can a dealer kill a car loan and take back car?

  A car loan can be denied post-deal. If it's too long after, you should check with authorities.