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Top weekly financial articles - MSN Money
This week's top stock market, investing and financial stories. Get the latest stock quotes and learn investment strategies on MSN Money.

  • Will your doctor kill your credit?
    Medical debts can have a devastating impact on your credit. But there are ways to keep your scores healthy even when faced with collection.

  • Option for retirees: Going rural
    Some seniors are fleeing big cities for the charms of the country. If that holds some appeal for you, here are some things you might want to consider.

  • The new threat to your portfolio
    In the current pullback, we're starting to see a phenomenon at work that keeps even good stocks in retreat -- and invites investors to buy high and sell low.

  • 6 ways to use your IRA now
    If you need to cover emergency expenses or want to make an investment in the future, you may be able to use your retirement savings early without paying penalties.

  • 6 rules for higher credit scores
    They are among the most important numbers in your financial life, so you should try to keep them near their peak. Here are some good habits for doing just that.

  • Survival guide for the uninsured
    Wondering how to pay for your next checkup? If you’re one of the many Americans living without health insurance, there may be more options for you than you know.

  • What I don't 'like' about Facebook
    The IPO will be huge; the company has an impressive reach. But what does it say when our hottest business wins because young adults are stuck on couches?

  • 7 smart ways to pay for college
    It’s possible to pay for school without you, or your kids, going deep into debt. Try these 7 savvy strategies to help them get an education without going broke.

  • 8 things debt collectors won't say
    The calls may be scary, but you do have rights you should know about. Here are some things to know before you decide how to respond.

  • Can the central banks keep us safe?
    The financial markets are holding their own these days, based on the idea the Fed and other central banks will save us from the worst. But what if they can't?