Considering homeownership? How to decide if it’s the right time to buy—and how to avoid common mistakes. A discussion with real estate and personal finance author Ilyce Glink.

The Dow Jones crossing 25,000 is the latest milestone in a long-running bull market. What’s driving it, and when it could end.

Some 143 million Americans may have had personal information stolen in the cyberattack of credit-reporting company Equifax. What you need to do immediately.

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Nationally syndicated columnist Ilyce Glink offers advice on everything from managing student debt to retirement funds.

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The post-holiday spending bills are hitting the mail and inboxes this week. We look at how to tame your overall finances in 2012.