There’s a lot to fear in the economy these days, but that doesn’t mean you should hit the panic button. These simple steps can protect you from looming dangers.

Residents in these top 10 spots for inflation are feeling the squeeze.

The globe’s top 10 priciest retail and business corridors.

Just because a construction material claims to be green doesn’t mean it is. And sometimes the greenest thing you can do to a home is leave well enough alone.

Ten spots worthy of a mortgage.

These 40 spots offer renters varying degrees of affordability.

Except for mainland China, major Asian markets start the week down, as investor concern over the health of the financial economy proves stronger than relief over the guarantees offered the big U.S. mortgage companies.

Even cities currently suffering from the downturn hold long-term promise.

Cash is flowing to cities from coast-to-coast as international buyers see plenty of opportunities.

The 40 top spots for climbing the ladder.