Here are 5 ways to ensure you're doing serious damage to your finances -- plus more tips for ruining your life.

Click the link above to find columns by Jim Jubak, whose work has appeared on MSN Money since 1997. He is the author of the book 'The Jubak Picks,' based on his market-beating Jubak's Picks portfolio.

Even the most conscientious budgeter will encounter an emergency expense at some point, so it's good to know how you might drum up a few hundred dollars on short notice.

10 vehicles that will stand the test of time.

Though unemployment is tough, plenty of people are making the most of their bad situations by concentrating on the positive parts of their lives, or by finding new and productive outlets for their energies and frustrations.

As world food prices reach record highs, how can small businesses prepare to deal with the impact?

It's never too early to start teaching your children about saving, spending and investing. Putting in the effort now can help their financial future -- and yours.