100 Great American Towns
Some places have everything any family could want - economic opportunity, good schools, safe streets, things to do and a sense of community. See detailed stats for the top 100 - plus homes for sale and interactive maps. (more)
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20 Years of Best Places
Our top picks have always been livable. But success makes it more challenging. By Jennifer Merritt (more)
529s: Best savings plan gets better
By Penelope Wang, Money Magazine senior writer
The last doubts about 529 plans have been erased. So, college savers, what are you waiting for? Here's our guide to the best of the bunch. (more)
Get on Track for Retirement
Do It Now: 2 key questions...8 simple steps - from Money Magazine. Plus: Are you saving enough to retire early? (more)
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What's luck got to do with it?
By Jason Zweig, Money Magazine senior writer/columnist
For 15 years, legendary fund manager Bill Miller has been a walking counterargument to index funds. But could anyone ever hope to find the next Bill Miller? He thinks so. (more)
Break the bank
By Carolyn Bigda, Money Magazine writer-reporter
The online-only bank has finally come of age. Ready for better service, higher rates and fewer fees? (more)
Finding the perfect home
It isn't the one that has everything. It's the one with more of what you want and less of what you don't. This system can guide you to it. (more)
Triple challenge
By Paul Keegan, Money Magazine contributing writer
With one child, plans for a house, plenty of savings and a batch of real estate investments, the Albianis had their fin
