Money Magazine: Table of Contents

Table of contents: VOL. 33, NO. 9 - September 1, 2004

COVER STORY

Get More, Pay Less Do you go online to save money, save time or stay cool? You have thousands of websites to choose from. We picked 75 great ones for every type of shopper

by Makebra Anderson, Daniel Binder, Mattie Brickman, Jonah Freedman, Megan Johnston, Tara Kalwarski, Donna Rosato, Stephanie D. Smith and Lawrence Ulrich

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Features

7 Rules For Raising Money Smart Kids CAN YOU INDULGE YOUR CHILDREN WITHOUT SPOILING THEIR CHANCES OF BECOMING RESPONSIBLE ADULTS?

by Jean Chatzky Additional Reporting by Carolyn Bigda and Makebra Anderson

Rookie Camp for the Newly Rich Where do you turn for advice if you are 22 and have just signed a million-dollar contract? The NFL Players Association aims to help its rookies make the right call

by Ellen McGirt

Who Do You Trust? Here's how to find an adviser who would pass muster with the NFLPA

by Carmen R. Wong

What Price Peace of Mind? With the cost of growing old so high, more Americans are counting on insurance to pay for long-term care

by Ellen McGirt Additional reporting by Cybele Weisser

You're Wired! Make a wish: Cable TV, phone and Internet are combining, creating one big pipeline into your home--and causing one big scramble for your money. Here's how to save 25% while becoming a truly plugged-in household.

by Nick Pachetti

Internet Phone Calls: The New "ringy-dingy"?

by Cybele Weisser

Testing Cars--and Buyers A 24-hour test drive is a smart sales tool for dealers, but it can be a smart move for you too. Here's how to make the most of it

by Jean Chatzky Additional Reporting by Carolyn Bigda

The Economic Race After Iraq, the questions for November are whether jobs will stay plentiful and interest rates low. Two pros say bet on both

by Lou Dobbs

What The Candidates Should Debate Delivering on these three Campaign Promises would go right to American families' bottom line

by Eric Schurenberg/Managing Editor

Briefing

"...And I Approve This Message" MONEY fact-checks the candidates Who's Better for Gas Prices? Bush, slightly. But only because caribou don't vote

by Jon Birger

A Pundit's Bold Prediction--Again Über-bull Harry Dent says the baby boomers' last gasp of spending will lead to Dow 40,000

by Stephen Gandel

How to Pump Up Your eBay Profits The online auction site's most prolific sellers share some of the lessons they've learned

by Jonah Freedman

Money Helps

by Amy Feldman Additional Reporting by Judy Feldman

Pssst! Whisper Numbers Are Back A company beats its earnings forecast--and its stock falls. The culprit: an unspoken target

by Michael Sivy

Talk Therapy for Stocks Think a CEO should always be trying to talk up his stock price? Actually, it could be smarter to do just the opposite

by David Futrelle; Michael Jensen

When Visa's Good Cop is a Bad Egg A call from "Security" can trick you into revealing what you shouldn't

by Joan Caplin

News Flash

by Donna Rosato; Jonah Freedman

What Can You Do Besides Worry? Officials say another terrorist attack on U.S. soil is all but certain. Now--not during the emotional aftermath--is the time to decide what you'll do

by Jon Birger Additional Reporting by Megan Johnston and Tara Kalwarski

Invest

Betting The House A savvy investor is wagering over $1 billion that Wall Street is wrong about Washington Mutual

by Cybele Weisser

But Are the Funds Any Good?

by Penelope Wang

Is Wal-Mart a Bargain? The stock looks pretty cheap. But not cheap enough

by Donna Rosato

They're Baaack... The Google IPO is huge and the other big Internet stocks are sky-high again. Here's why it's more than just the same old mania

by Stephen Gandel

Mattel

by Tara Kalwarski

American Century's Secret Weapon This $90 billion fund family is passionate about slashing the unseen trading costs that reduce fund returns. Here's how they do it--and why more fund companies don't

by Jon Birger

Making Money By Meddling Mutual Series manager David Winters loves to buy stock on the cheap, but his work doesn't end there. He also tries to get companies to make changes that will boost their stock price

by David Winters; Megan Johnston

The Dark Side Of The Muni Municipal bonds seem safe, but buying or selling them is fraught with peril. Here's how to protect yourself

by Jason Zweig

Online

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Plan

An Income You Won't Outlive An Impressive new Web tool helps retirees make sure their income lasts as long as they do. And it's free--for now

by Walter Updegrave

The Cycle Turns Against You for Term Life Insuring your car and your home may be getting cheaper--but insuring your life may be more expensive

by Lisa Gibbs

His, Hers and Theirs For years Jennifer and Coupar Lester have kept their investments separate. The result: no coordination and too much risk. It's time for a financial makeover

by Marion Asnes

How to Play the Premium Cycle Across the country a buyer's market is developing in auto and homeowners policies. Now's the time to make your move

by Adrienne Carter

Weapons of Mass Debt Destruction There are only two ways to wipe out huge liabilities fast: Spend (a lot) less or bring in (a lot) more cash. Either one is a sacrifice--but you'll gain peace of mind

by Jean Chatzky Additional Reporting by Carolyn Bigda

Getting More Out of a Vacation House Thinking about buying that beach bungalow, maybe renting it out for spare cash? Before you do, make sure you work these tax rules into your reverie

by Amy Feldman

Special Report

Build Wealth in Any Market What if everything you knew about stocks... Was Wrong?

by David Futrelle

Dividends Rule! For two generations growth stocks have dazzled investors, but the new tax laws should change the way you think about your portfolio

by Michael Sivy

Spend

Pac-Man Is Back, Man Arcade video games of the '70s and '80s are hot right now, with replicas selling for $2,700 and up. Our reporter explains how to snag the real thing for far less

by Stephen Gandel

Honda's Crowd-Pleaser The 2005 Odyssey blends value, convenience and safety in what may be the ultimate family hauler

by Lawrence Ulrich

Tour Package or Not Tour Package Used to be you'd save a bundle buying plane tickets and hotel rooms from an all-in-one travel packager. These days it often pays to go it alone

by Robb Mandelbaum

The Numbers

Bond Funds