2008 retirees need $225,000 for health care

A couple retiring this year will need about $225,000 in savings to cover medical costs in retirement, according to a study released Wednesday by Fidelity Investments.

Have Publishers Lost Their Mojo?

Publishers of fake memoir say they checked the story out but were still duped.

Bernanke Floats Home Debt Reductions

The Fed chairman says more can be done by lenders to prevent foreclosures.

Is Your Gift Card Suddenly Worthless?

Gift cards can lose all value when retailers file for bankruptcy protection.

Cowabunga! They're Burning Books Online

At Abunga.com, buyers ban their own books, impressing marketing experts.

Obama wins on civil liberties

NY Times editorial says our privacy rights not as big a priority for Clinton

Answer Desk: A hostile takeover playbook

If Microsoft has the cash to buy rival Yahoo, why can’t it just call up a stock broker and? buy? all of Yahoo's stock? The Answer Desk, by msnbc.com's John W. Schoen.

How to tell if now is the time to refinance

A sharp drop in mortgage rates has sparked a wave of refinancing. But not everyone qualifies. Here is a guide on whether refinancing might be a good option for you.

Could You Walk Away From Your Mortgage?

New services seek to help homeowners who entered 'creative financing' mortgages.

As Economy Slips, Yacht Sales Skyrocket

Your home's value might be falling, but these billionaire toys are appreciating.

Who's No. 1? $14.3M License Plate Buyer

Man pays record amount for car license plate at Abu Dhabi auction.

'Chemical Ali' execution OK'd in Iraq

The backing by Iraq's President Jalal Talabani and two vice presidents is the final step for the approval of Ali Hassan al-Majid's death sentence, which must be carried out within 30 days of the decision.

Hollywood's Greatest On-Screen Pairs

When the right chemistry is in place, one plus one equals big box office hit.