Table of Contents:VOL. 36, NO. 8 - August 2007 Features
 Some places have everything any family could want - economic opportunity, good schools, safe streets, things to do and a sense of community. See detailed stats for the top 100 - plus homes for sale and interactive maps. (more)
Our top picks have always been livable. But success makes it more challenging. By Jennifer Merritt (more)
By Penelope Wang, Money Magazine senior writer The last doubts about 529 plans have been erased. So, college savers, what are you waiting for? Here's our guide to the best of the bunch. (more)Do It Now: 2 key questions...8 simple steps - from Money Magazine. Plus: Are you saving enough to retire early? (more)
By Jason Zweig, Money Magazine senior writer/columnist For 15 years, legendary fund manager Bill Miller has been a walking counterargument to index funds. But could anyone ever hope to find the next Bill Miller? He thinks so. (more)
By Carolyn Bigda, Money Magazine writer-reporter The online-only bank has finally come of age. Ready for better service, higher rates and fewer fees? (more)It isn't the one that has everything. It's the one with more of what you want and less of what you don't. This system can guide you to it. (more)
By Paul Keegan, Money Magazine contributing writer With one child, plans for a house, plenty of savings and a batch of real estate investments, the Albianis had their finances figured out. Enter triplets. (more) Start
 When valuables break during shipping. (more)
Money Magazine's ethicists help a reader who has good intentions, but a horrible idea. (more)
By Sarah Max, Money Magazine contributing writer Your credit usage may be to blame for high home and auto premiums. Here's how to put yourself in a better light. (more)
By Jean Chatzky, Money Magazine editor at large You won't be there to tell your heirs how to handle your death. A letter of instruction will. (more) Plan
 By Donna Rosato, Money Magazine staff writer Trading in a corporate career for nonprofit work? You gotta be all business about the transition. (more)
Uh, no. But if you take care of a few key financial tasks now, you can go back to pretending you will. (more)
By Sam Grobart, Money Magazine senior editor Before you leave for the beach or the hills, make peace with your work (more)
By The Mole, Money Magazine's undercover financial planner The Mole: When your planner steers you toward expensive investments, stop and ask the right questions. (more) Home
 Simplify your life and boost the salability of your home. Here's the best gear for organizing stuff now and impressing buyers later. (more)
By Amanda Gengler, Money Magazine writer-reporter The right mortgage broker is golden - a pro who can put you in the ideal loan at the best rate. The wrong one can hang you out to dry. (more)
A wall of windows and skylights can open up a dark and gloomy living space. Here's a list of "dos" and "don'ts" for adding light from Duo Dickinson, Money Magazine contributing writer. (more) Invest
 By Pat Regnier, Money Magazine senior editor The hot managers, it seems, all run hedge funds these days. Are you a chump for buying mutual funds? (more)
By Jason Zweig, Money Magazine senior writer/columnist Brazil, China and other fast growers look like the path to scorching returns. Trust me, you'll get burned. (more)By Josh Hyatt, Money Magazine senior writer A young doctor and family are off to a good start, but soon they'll have to learn to handle real money (more)
Track the Sivy 70 - America's best stocks. (more) Spend
 A new kind of earphone allows you to enjoy music in loud places without blowing your eardrums out. Money Magazine field tested a few. Here are our top picks. (more)
 By William J. McGee, Money Magazine contributing writer Shopping for travel on the Web has become a long-drawn-out chore. Money Magazine's step-by-step strategy will get you to the good deals fast. (more) |
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Best Places database: Stats on income, schools and more for 3,500-plus towns. (more)
Are you saving enough? Do you have the right investments? (more)
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