Small private investors can take a limited exposure to the art market to enjoy both financial gains and live with fine art. Here are eight tips to help you collect art.

Oct 19, 2008 - Chris Read

Barbie needs a home, but most of the Barbie homes available for purchase are over-priced plastic monstrosities that can handle little wear.

Nov 12, 2010 - Chasity Goddard

More than just pastimes or toys, these beloved mainstays enjoy a following that spans ages and cultures. In 2009, their longevity is celebrated.

Feb 20, 2009 - Tricia Masenthin

Find resources online for repairing damaged or broken vintage dolls. From talking Barbie to antique toys, a range of resources are available for doll lovers.

Mar 25, 2010 - Sarah Briggs

The iconic fashion doll has an equally stunning history on paper - literally.

Jan 25, 2010 - Sarah Briggs

Want to go as a Barbie doll this Halloween? Here are some tips and ideas to help you look your Barbie best this October 31.

Sep 29, 2011 - Tami Nicholson

Collecting the colorful glass made during the years of the Depression is a rewarding hobby that also brings a decorative element into the home.

Oct 26, 2011 - Isme Bennie

Barbie has been the queen bee of the doll world for almost 50 years. Upstart Bratz dolls have been stomped out in court trademark infringement action by Mattel.

Dec 6, 2008 - Christine Nyholm

Retirement can be bliss or hell, depending on how carefully you have prepared for the precious years after your work life has come to an end.

Sep 29, 2008 - Inka Piegsa-Quischotte

Whether retiring early, taking full retirement, or delaying retirement, there are some things to think about, including effects on survivors.

Sep 11, 2009 - Janie Sullivan

While financial aspects of retirement can be daunting, especially in the current economic climate, failing health can be a bigger challenge for those nearing retirement.

Oct 15, 2009 - Sanjiva Wijesinha

Your employer offers you an early retirement package. What should you do? That's the question a lot of older workers are facing.

Sep 18, 2008 - Rosemary Peavler

Senior citizens need to study the consequences of withdrawing cash from retirement funds and/or borrowing money against the cash value in their life insurance policies.

Apr 10, 2008 - Carroll Trosclair

Research reveals the average age for retirement has been steadily increasing in America. Many people 65 and older are working well into their 70s and 80s.

Feb 16, 2011 - Cathy Herold

Paper dolls have historically been popular when household money was tight. Collectors, however, seek vintage paper dolls for the "joy of the hunt", not the modest price.

Oct 6, 2009 - Polly White

While collectibles can often be found in the same places as antiques (flea markets, field sales, antique stores, and shows) they have their own market and following.

Jul 17, 2009 - Lauren Flanagan

Discover Christmas treasures of the past at flea markets, antique shows and at online auction sites. But do a little homework first!

Nov 20, 2008 - Barbara Bell

When starting an action figure collection there are no specific rules to begin with. You can pick the action figures you like the most and try to expand on them.

Oct 23, 2008 - Denise Oliveri

Pressed penny collecting is popular with people of all ages. Much of the fun is the hunt for elongated penny machines and displaying the flat pennies in a penny book.

Mar 21, 2010 - Peggy Hazelwood

Christmas collectibles such as snow globes, villages and ornaments are wonderful ways to decorate for the season and create traditions that can be passed down.

Nov 9, 2009 - Gail Oliver