Amgen, one of the world’s biggest biotech companies, appears on an MSN Money list of recommended stocks. Here are StockScouter’s topinvestment ideas.

Inflation, stagflation and you

How can you navigate the threat of the ‘flations’? One option is to follow the yellow brick road and buy gold.

6 outrageously overpriced products

Some of these items are required (college textbooks); others just seem like they are (popcorn at the movies). The markups are astronomical.

Getting a yen for Japanese stocks

Japan’s currency keeps rising, making it a haven from US economic woes and creating bargains for investors. Here are 3 stocks to consider buying in the fall.

50 stocks to buy in September

StockScouter, MSN Money’s stock-picking tool, can help investors find companies capable of outperforming the broader market in the weeks ahead.

The ‘Obama debt relief’ scam

New regulations will soon crack down on shady debt settlement companies. Until then, don’t let desperation guide your decisions. Plus: What to ask before signing on.

Is that rental car really insured?

The last thing you want on vacation is a costly surprise. Here are 3 ways to ensure you’ve got coverage.

The No. 1 key to a fund’s success

A study by Morningstar says the company’s star rating system isn’t the most vital factor in predicting a mutual fund’s performance.

How the stock market is killing jobs

Today’s rapid-fire, anyone-can-play market makes it tougher for small companies to raise money to grow and hire. Do we need a new market to save the economy?

Renting gets a new lease on life

Millions of Americans going through foreclosure will become renters by necessity. Many others will rent by choice. Should the government keep subsidizing owners?

Need cash? Make extra money online

Turn your Photoshop expertise, second-language skills — or even Arnold Schwarzenegger impersonation — into a paycheck. Or test-drive a new line of work.

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Starting a restaurant or café is an expensive venture, which is why many people never realize their dream. If you want to build your own business in the food industry, but lack the capital, you should consider applying for a government small business grant. These grants are essentially free money to start your business, unlike loans there is no interest and you dont have to pay them back.

Ready to actually get the grant money to turn your dreams of owning a restaurant into reality? http://www.GovernmentGrantSource.net offers a complete list of available government small business grants, as well as tutorials on how to successfully apply for them.

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Japan’s currency keeps rising, making it a haven from US economic woes and creating bargains for investors. Here are 3 stocks to consider buying in the fall.

50 stocks to buy in September

StockScouter, MSN Money’s stock-picking tool, can help investors find companies capable of outperforming the broader market in the weeks ahead.

The ‘Obama debt relief’ scam

New regulations will soon crack down on shady debt settlement companies. Until then, don’t let desperation guide your decisions. Plus: What to ask before signing on.

Is that rental car really insured?

The last thing you want on vacation is a costly surprise. Here are 3 ways to ensure you’ve got coverage.

The No. 1 key to a fund’s success

A study by Morningstar says the company’s star rating system isn’t the most vital factor in predicting a mutual fund’s performance.

How the stock market is killing jobs

Today’s rapid-fire, anyone-can-play market makes it tougher for small companies to raise money to grow and hire. Do we need a new market to save the economy?

Renting gets a new lease on life

Millions of Americans going through foreclosure will become renters by necessity. Many others will rent by choice. Should the government keep subsidizing owners?

Need cash? Make extra money online

Turn your Photoshop expertise, second-language skills — or even Arnold Schwarzenegger impersonation — into a paycheck. Or test-drive a new line of work.

Dell-HP bidding war: The real story

Why are the tech giants willing to pay nearly $2 billion for a data storage company that isn’t turning a profit?

Credit cards with the best rewards

Whether you want travel perks, cash back or a discount on gasoline, there’s a card that caters to you.

Fund manager touts the good side of vice

So much for righteousness in tough economic times. Overall, stocks of companies peddling products that many of us associate with bad habits are beating the market.

10 stocks to watch in the week ahead

Charles Schwab, the nation’s biggest discount brokerage, appears on an MSN Money list of recommended stocks. Here are StockScouter’s best investment ideas.

The next bubble is in punditry

If a well-known economist couldn’t spot the biggest equity bubble ever, I wouldn’t put much faith in his prediction of a bursting bond bubble.

Will housing or your credit heal first?

If you give up your ‘underwater’ house, your credit might recover faster than your home value ever would have. But here’s why it could be worth sticking it out.

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A study by Morningstar says the company’s star rating system isn’t the most vital factor in predicting a mutual fund’s performance.

How the stock market is killing jobs

Today’s rapid-fire, anyone-can-play market makes it tougher for small companies to raise money to grow and hire. Do we need a new market to save the economy?

Renting gets a new lease on life

Millions of Americans going through foreclosure will become renters by necessity. Many others will rent by choice. Should the government keep subsidizing owners?

Need cash? Make extra money online

Turn your Photoshop expertise, second-language skills — or even Arnold Schwarzenegger impersonation — into a paycheck. Or test-drive a new line of work.

Dell-HP bidding war: The real story

Why are the tech giants willing to pay nearly $2 billion for a data storage company that isn’t turning a profit?

Credit cards with the best rewards

Whether you want travel perks, cash back or a discount on gasoline, there’s a card that caters to you.

Fund manager touts the good side of vice

So much for righteousness in tough economic times. Overall, stocks of companies peddling products that many of us associate with bad habits are beating the market.

10 stocks to watch in the week ahead

Charles Schwab, the nation’s biggest discount brokerage, appears on an MSN Money list of recommended stocks. Here are StockScouter’s best investment ideas.

The next bubble is in punditry

If a well-known economist couldn’t spot the biggest equity bubble ever, I wouldn’t put much faith in his prediction of a bursting bond bubble.

Will housing or your credit heal first?

If you give up your ‘underwater’ house, your credit might recover faster than your home value ever would have. But here’s why it could be worth sticking it out.

3 takeover targets to take aim at

Deals are driving prices higher, so making money should be easy — theoretically. Here are stocks (and target prices) that are worth watching.

Banks not giving up on overdraft fees

The rules on imposing overdraft fees have tightened, and the deadline for customers to opt in has passed, but don’t expect banks to let go of this revenue source.

Should you buy gold coins?

Many analysts shy away from the metal. But if you want to own gold you can touch, here’s what to watch out for.

Is America the next Japan?

As if someone flipped a switch, Japan fell from economic powerhouse to long-term basket case. Is America doomed to suffer the same fate?

The Glenn Beck school of investing

Conservative talk-show host Glenn Beck doesn’t claim to be a money expert, but he does dispense a lot of financial advice. Are gold and seeds good places to put your cash?

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Investors who are seeking safety in bonds are missing major opportunities in big, solid companies that look cheap and pay dividends that beat bond returns hands down.

The bereaved go bargain hunting

The business of death is struggling. Not only will we settle for cheaper caskets and fewer flowers for our loved ones, but we may move services to, say, a park.

Time is on investors’ side

The stock market is in short-term disarray, but big buying opportunities are emerging for long-term investors.

15 things to do before you retire

Are you ready for your golden years? Make sure you’ve got enough money to last the rest of your life. But addressing financial concerns is just half the battle.

Is another market crash coming?

From jobs to housing to the “September effect,” several economic and market indicators are warning investors to be cautious.

10 stocks to watch in the week ahead

Western Union, the world’s biggest provider of money transfers, appears on an MSN Money list of recommended stocks. Here are StockScouter’s best investment ideas.

Cost of this time down: Stagflation

Bubbles burst, and no amount of clever labels can change that fact. Recovery is going to take a while, and we can expect low growth and inflation while we wait.

Unclaimed property: Can you cash in?

One man’s odyssey through New Jersey’s unclaimed property bureaucracy unearthed more than $5,000 his family was owed. Can you duplicate his success?

Is it time to dump your budget?

If you want to get your finances on track, a written plan is the way to go — but you shouldn’t have to do it forever. Here’s how to tell when you can finally go without.

5 places to invest before you retire

Companies in these countries will be in your portfolio a decade from now. So why not buy today, before they’re big, and participate in their growth?

You can’t be denied health coverage

States and the federal government now offer temporary insurance to buyers who have been denied insurance because of pre-existing conditions.

Free money for debit card users

Want to get paid for spending your money? Find a bank that offers a debit card rewards program.

10 great funds it pays to own

Put more cash in your pocket and protect your portfolio with funds that pay dividends and interest. It’s probably better than stuffing your money under a mattress (or in Treasurys).

Is investing (in companies) dead?

The phenomenon of index investing driven by high-tech trading machines has turned finding great companies — or even great funds — into a near-impossible game.

What if the Bush tax cuts expired?

Much of the focus has been on the wealthy, but what would the expiration of the tax cuts mean for everyone else? Let’s run the numbers.

There are reasons which make credit card interest rates so high. High credit card interest rates make having this kind of debt a bad idea especially if it compounds very quickly after we bought things that quickly lose their value.

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Companies in these countries will be in your portfolio a decade from now. So why not buy today, before they’re big, and participate in their growth?

You can’t be denied health coverage

States and the federal government now offer temporary insurance to buyers who have been denied insurance because of pre-existing conditions.

Free money for debit card users

Want to get paid for spending your money? Find a bank that offers a debit card rewards program.

10 great funds it pays to own

Put more cash in your pocket and protect your portfolio with funds that pay dividends and interest. It’s probably better than stuffing your money under a mattress (or in Treasurys).

Is investing (in companies) dead?

The phenomenon of index investing driven by high-tech trading machines has turned finding great companies — or even great funds — into a near-impossible game.�

What if the Bush tax cuts expired?

Much of the focus has been on the wealthy, but what would the expiration of the tax cuts mean for everyone else? Let’s run the numbers.

Why window shopping is bad for you

Even if you think you’re just looking, you’re also triggering your ‘I wants.’ Try these reader tips to help you steer clear of temptation — and overspending.

Why your bookstore is going out of business

As e-book readers continue to improve in quality and come down in price, it’s inevitable that Amazon.com will dominate the book market.���

Finish college with zero debt

It really is possible to graduate debt-free. The no-loan lifestyle is tough while you’re in school but oh-so-liberating afterward. Three students show how it’s done.

Your banker’s 6 big dirty secrets

Banks may believe “the customer is always right,” but that doesn’t mean they’ll put your best interests ahead of their own. Here’s what they’re not telling you.

The real key to investing? Luck

There’s no ‘normal return.’ So your best bet is to start early, save regularly and hope the market doesn’t trip you up.

The 5 biggest corporate flops

Investors are working up an appetite for initial public offerings once again. But be warned: For some IPOs, dreams turn to dust quickly.

A patently obvious way to add jobs

Help on the employment front? All it should take is a little invention, and that help is waiting for us at the underfunded patent office.

The country’s best colleges

As parents and students look for value — and sometimes question whether the expense is justified — U.S. News & World Report offers its 27th annual ranking of the nation’s colleges.

Does your bank think you’re a sucker?

If you take your bank’s ‘courtesy’ offer of overdraft protection, you’re inviting penalty fees that are often bigger than the purchases that spurred them.

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Investors are working up an appetite for initial public offerings once again. But be warned: For some IPOs, dreams turn to dust quickly.

A patently obvious way to add jobs

Help on the employment front? All it should take is a little invention, and that help is waiting for us at the underfunded patent office.

Does your bank think you’re a sucker?

If you take your bank’s ‘courtesy’ offer of overdraft protection, you’re inviting penalty fees that are often bigger than the purchases that spurred them.

China feels global-market pain

The worldwide network of getting goods made and sold is becoming even more complex. But here’s how investors can benefit.

8 reasons to ignore your credit scores

Your scores areimportant, but there are times whenthey shouldn’t even cross your mind. There can be bigger fish to fry that take precedence over your credit ratings.

Fat guys safer in car crashes

That advantage of the extra cushioning, however, goes away if overweight men don’t buckle up, a study says. For chubby women, the results are different.

MasterCard or Visa: Which is a buy?

While new regulations have challenged both credit card issuers and beaten down their stock prices, a close look reveals which is better positioned for a rebound.

8 painless ways to save money

Everybody knows it’s cheaper to pack a lunch than to eat out, but it’s also possible (and so much more pleasant) to save without deprivation.

The cheapest cars to own (and fix)

You know what it costs to buy the car you want, but do you know what it would cost for repairs and insurance? Some ‘inexpensive’ cars don’t stay that way.

Is corporate America rusting away?

Businesses, like US consumers, have held on to their cash and avoided debt. It was a good short-term game plan, but it won’t work forever (and won’t create much-needed jobs).

8 CEOs’ total windfall: $250 million

As stock prices tumbled in 2008-09, companies made huge options grants to their top execs, who then scored millions when the market recovered. See who’s up $75 million.

Why to ‘cheat’ on your insurance agent

Saving money on auto and homeowners coverage would be a distinct possibility if we’d bother to comparison-shop, experts say. So what holds us back?

Are China’s banks in trouble?

Plans for a stricter test of the country’s banking system look good on the surface, but they could really be a sign of problems ahead.

Chipotle vs. Panera: Fast-casual clash

Nutritionally and socially conscious eaters have boosted the fortunes of these 2 chain restaurants. But which of them is better positioned to boost investors’ fortunes?

Too rich to live?

The estate tax, which disappeared in 2010, is to come roaring back in January. That sets up a perverse calculus: If the wealthydie by Dec. 31, their heirs will save millions.

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Easy Car Loan’s owner explains in this powerful video the 4 secrets you need to know to get approved for an auto loan even with bad credit!

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Plans for a stricter test of the country’s banking system look good on the surface, but they could really be a sign of problems ahead.

Chipotle vs. Panera: Fast-casual clash

Nutritionally and socially conscious eaters have boosted the fortunes of these 2 chain restaurants. But which of them is better positioned to boost investors’ fortunes?

Why it might pay for Dad to die now

The estate tax, which disappeared in 2010, is to come roaring back in January. That sets up a perverse calculus: If the wealthydie by Dec. 31, their heirs will save millions.

Homeowners double down on mortgages

Would you sink even more money into a depreciating asset? Record-low interest rates and a scary stock market are prompting homeowners to do exactly that.

Would automatic IRAs save retirement?

Experts at think tanks on both ends of the political spectrum embrace the idea (which Democrats will soon propose), but businesses are balking.

Stocks on the road to nowhere

A tour through earnings season shows why the outlook for stocks is not compelling. Case in point: Microsoft’s solid earnings and the market’s ho-hum reaction.

7 worthless excuses for not saving

You know you need an emergency fund, and you might actually have one — if it weren’t for, you know, emergencies. Ditch the excuses and get results instead.

Give your insurance a checkup

Needs change as time goes by, but all too often insurance coverage stays the same. Here’s how to tell if your auto and home coverage is appropriate for you now.

2 tests for Chinese giants

In diverse fields — trains and telecommunications — we’ll soon learn whether some of China’s leading companies can win business on the global stage.

It’s open season on car buyers

You may think you’re looking for a car, but dealers are eager to set you up with financing, too. Here are 4 steps to protect your wallet before you enter a showroom.

Retiree ‘magic’ numbers that aren’t

These 4 figures are handed down as the gospel on retirement planning. But they mask the huge changes taking place as boomers begin exiting the working world.

What if the jobs don’t come back?

A lot of jobs fed by the housing bubble are gone, and it’s not clear what will replace them or how long it will take.

Tax-free back-to-school shopping

Consumers love tax ‘holidays,’ and some states are expanding the annual events to encourage energy conservation or even to stimulate sales of hunting supplies.

Why are the rich still whining?

While most Americans continue coping with diminished expectations, the wealthiest have seen their net worth bounce back sharply. Yet they keep complaining.

3-D IPO and other hot new stocks

There’s a boom under way among intriguing companies new to the market — including the one that makes those glasses we couldn’t see ‘Avatar’ in 3-D without.

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