Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:53:26 EST   States seek currencies made of silver and gold A growing number of states are seeking shiny new currencies made of silver and gold.

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:56:54 EST   The best cities for job hunting FORTUNE -- Dear Annie: I just got a pink slip from the bank where I've worked as a marketing director for the past 12 years, and which is now undergoing a total restructuring, so I'm pondering what my next move should be. Opportunities are limited in the smallish East Coast city where I live (the bank I'll soon be leaving is the single biggest employer in town) and, having moved here solely to take the position I'm now losing, I'm not particularly attached to this area. Our kids are away at college now, our mortgage is paid off, and my wife, who is a pediatrician, really could work anywhere. So we're open to the idea of moving -- but where would I have the best chance of finding a new job? I'm also wondering, do many employers still pay moving expenses for new management hires, or is that a thing of the past? ? Footloose

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:27:39 EST   Home repairs: Which jobs come first? Lean times call for budgetary triage. But while you should clearly opt for orthodontics before Disneyland, the choice is tougher when it comes to home maintenance.

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:36:23 EST   Beat stress for less This year the end of the holidays probably didn't bring the usual stress relief; there are still worries about unemployment, a flailing housing market, and a volatile stock market, all of which may be taking a toll on your health.

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:21:07 EST   Finally, a foreclosure settlement (Maybe) States have until late Monday to agree to the latest draft deal aimed at relieving homeowners struggling with mortgages bigger than their home's value.

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:12:56 EST   The middle class is going away

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:40:28 EST   Mortgage rates hit another new low Just one day after President Obama detailed a proposal to enable millions of homeowners to refinance to record-low mortgage rates, those rates notched another record.

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:54:43 EST   Obama's latest retirement rescue plan: Annuities The Obama administration proposed new rules Thursday to help retirees make their savings last throughout their lifetime -- by investing in annuities.

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:34:46 EST   15 great cars that get overlooked They don't get featured on the covers of car magazines or feted in Super Bowl commercials. At dealer lots, they get parked in the back while newer, glitzier models are showcased in the showroom. They won't get you many oohs and ahs from the car pool kids, or a thumbs-up from other drivers. Face it -- these are the wallflowers of the auto world.

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:36:46 EST   Will $4 million in retirement savings be enough? I hope to have $4 million saved by the time I retire in 30 years. That sounds like a lot of money, but how much would that be in today's dollars? -- Brian

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:43:40 EST   UCLA rejects 52 MBA applicants for plagiarism All told, UCLA's Anderson school found that 52 MBA candidates were lifting whole paragraphs from other, unattributed sources in their essays. And they are far from the only B-school dealing with the problem.

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:33:35 EST   Challenger: Job cuts increased in January The U.S. job market stumbled out of the gates in 2012 -- at least according to one report.

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:02:43 EST   Top 10 turnaround towns Florida's cities were some of the hardest hit by the housing bust, but now they are leading the charge back. Of Realtor.com's top 10 turnaround towns, eight are in the Sunshine State.

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:17:13 EST   Investing overseas: Find the right balance Whoever said that the world can be a scary place sure wasn't kidding. Consider a few of the frighteningly noteworthy events of the past year: Europe's economy slipped into a debt-induced coma; the euro went from being a potential global store of value to a currency on the brink of extinction; and growth in overheated markets like China and Brazil started to slow, prompting a nosedive in their equity prices.

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:58:34 EST   $34,000 in debt, wants to start a business We spoke to five families who face challenges that could keep them from meeting their financial goals. With a few tweaks to their game plan, they can get back on course. Here, Heyward's story -- and the recommended financial fixes.

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:51:06 EST   Nonprofit founders put passions ahead of planning Scott Pankratz and Julie Osborn are phenomenal planners and money managers -- except when it comes to their own investments.