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LONDON, May 15 - Clark Berger gets almost misty-eyed as he reviews his first foray into the bullion market last August, after he had lost confidence in the banking system. "I love gold," said the...

After the sudden drop in the Dow this time last year, many investors were left to wonder what else could happen to deflate their savings and investment portfolios. We came up with a list of some of the scariest - and potentially most costly - financial mistakes you could make. Take steps now to ensure that you don't lose money by making some of these big, bad choices

Avoid IRS trouble by following these rules.

You don't have to go to college earn a decent living. Some professions pay good salaries without requiring post-secondary schooling.

According to a poll done by ABC news, Americans are planning to spend an average of $1,096 on gifts this holiday season - surprisingly, it's up $207 from last year. Despite the recession, we still want to splurge on our loved ones. So how can we balance our holiday spending? One option is to throw an economical holiday party - without looking cheap.

If you're getting ready to put your house on the market, you have my condolences. It's no secret that the real estate market is extremely tough right now, particularly for sellers. Because the U.S. housing market is flooded with unsold inventory, homebuyers have countless choices available to them - which gives them all the power. If your home doesn't suit their fancy, they'll simply move along to next house on their mile-long property list.

Returning to school to upgrade (or begin) an education leading to a new career is nearly impossible for many of us. The time, money and skills involved are just to much for most working adults. But by using projections from the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, you can find work in the (soon-to-be) most cutting-edge industries in the world, in much less time and for less money!

Want to earn a little cash while on your two-week vacation? Called a paycation, there are a number of ways to make holidays work for you, but it depends on how much time you want to sacrifice and what you intend to gain. Here are some options, in no particular order, that may suit your skills and preferences.

In times of economic uncertainty, renting the basement suite has become an increasingly popular way to generate extra income. Before going after the extra money, be sure to consider the impact of tenants on your property, your finances and your privacy.

It's no secret that the housing market continues to struggle throughout much of the country. Although the first-time home buyer tax credit has certainly given the market a healthy boost, there is still a glut of unsold inventory out there - and as of right now, the tax credit is set to expire on December 1.