It may not be over yet, but retailers are breathing a sigh of relief and celebrating a successful holiday season, thanks to a last-minute surge in sales.
Hiring overall probably won't pick up much next year, but there are pockets of prosperity even in this job market. Here's where the most opportunities are now.
We own some mutual funds that are doing well. But our financial adviser would like us to sell them and invest the proceeds in a variable annuity. Do you think this is a good move? -- Renate M.