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Social Security: eight key things to know

Social Security recipients should look into the possibilities of spousal benefits, as well as their own, to maximize their Social Security income.
Stocks slip; Yelp IPO skyrockets

The Dow slid 2 points to close at 12977, but the Yelp IPO surged 64 percent in its first day of trading
Strong housing report boosts stocks

The Dow and the S&P 500 had their highset closing numbers since July, propelled by a surprisingly strong report on the housing market and the possibility of more money for the International Monetary Fund. The Dow rose 96 points to close at 12578, and the S&P gained 14 points to end the day at 1308.
401(k) plan not on track? Look in the mirror.

401(k) plans increasingly come with advice. But few 401(k) investors take advantage of it.
What happens if US credit rating drops? Other countries offer clues.

Credit ratings aren't the only determinant of interest rates. AA-ranked Japan pays lower interest rates than any AAA-ranked nation. So what makes the difference?
Stocks end lower for third straight week

The Dow and S&P 500 fell for the third week in a row, down about 83 points and 4 points this week, respectively. The Nasdaq fell for the second straight week, closing about 25 points down.
Stocks end mixed in choppy session

Dow is virtually unchanged, while S&P and Nasdaq fall. Silver falls more than 7 percent.
Stocks end up on good economic news

The Dow rose about 56 points, with Merck and DuPont gaining and Bank of America and Cisco falling
Stocks end mixed. Best first quarter since 1998.

Stocks closed out the quarter with the Dow gaining 742 points, its biggest first-quarter point gain in more than a decade and its biggest percentage gain since 1994.
Stock market gains. Dow above 12,000.

Stock market makes steep, broad gains as Dow moves above 12,000. The stock market was buoyed by AT&T's proposed acquisition of T-Mobile.
Stocks climb back from lows to end higher

Dow average gains 161 points as traders send stocks up broadly. Dow is now positive for the year.
ETFs: Exotic, far-flung offerings attract US investors

ETFs focused on precious metals, Indonesian stocks, and lithium mining have investors piling into them.
Bank of America: Will lawsuits hurt its profits?

Bank of America and other large banks say that investors' lawsuits could affect their bottom line.
The Reformed Broker
Schwab hosts 2,000 financial advisors: Here are the take-aways

Some intel from the big Schwab conference in Boston last week.
The Simple Dollar
Just start it – part II: how to get big projects going

Turn off the TV, devote a couple hours each night, and soon your big project will be launched. Here are 11 big projects you could tackle.
The Reformed Broker
The econ gangs of New York

The post-recession pre-recovery era has created a rash of factions embroiled in a battle of words over how to fix the economy.
Should parents save for kids' college – or their retirement?

Whether to save for retirement or their children's college tuition is a big dilemma for many parents, especially as the recession has shrunk savings, retirement portfolios, and – in many cases – paychecks. But don't shortchange retirement to pay for college, advisers say.
Clock's ticking for California budget talks

As a deal stalled over school funding cuts, warnings sounded about rising state debt and falling bond ratings.
The credit card as … investment tool?

If used right, Fidelity and Schwab reward cards can help build savings.
Is it time to get back into the market?

Shaken investors fled stocks in 2008. Return slowly, advisers say.
This year, make finances a family affair

A rough economy presents new opportunities to teach children about money.
How to hold money managers accountable

Madoff case shows need for custodial accounts when working with advisers.
Feeling pinched? It's no time to crack the nest egg.

Resist the urge to panic, say pros, and keep on investing for retirement.
A Week's Worth: Quick takes on the world of work and money.

Parents would rather talk to kids about sex than finances, homeremodeling falters, thinking about an April Fool's prank? Think again.
Will the bull market survive the storm?

Investors eked out modest gains last year, but now ill economic winds are whirling through Wall Street.