Table of Contents:VOL. 37, NO. 4 - April 2008 On the cover: Smart moves in a mean economy
 By Joe Light, Money Magazine staff reporter Rates have crept up from recent lows, but even now, a refi can be a smart move. more
By Jean Chatzky, Money Magazine editor-at-large If you've been waiting to buy, it's time to hit the beach. moreBy Carla Fried, Money Magazine contributing writer Take your dream house off the drawing board and construct it for real. moreBy Stephen Gandel, Money Magazine senior writer Once-high-flying industries have seen their stocks scrapped. Some may be ready to take off. moreBy Jason Zweig, Money Magazine senior writer/columnist Gold as the ultimate safe haven? That tale's spun from pretty thin straw. more
By Michael Sivy, Money Magazine editor at large They may be perfect for the 21st century. moreThe two things you must get right in this market Coming to terms with these two factors will help. Not about a recession anyway. But he is plenty concerned about the fallout from the impending retirement of his 'undisciplined' generation. more Features
 The two things you must get right in this market Yes, it's scary out there, but history suggests you stick to your plan. Coming to terms with these two factors will help.
Not about the recession. But Ben Stein is concerned about boomers' retirement. more
How to pay zero taxes Almost 50 million Americans do it. But once you see how, you'll be glad you're not one of them. By Marlys Harris
A mortar shell in Iraq destroyed Ivan Castro's eyesight and perhaps his military career. His new mission: proving he's still fit to serve. more Health-care special report
 By Amanda Gengler and Ismat Sarah Mangla Employers and Uncle Sam want you to get involved in lowering your health costs. To save money and still get great care, you have to play by new rules. more
By Joe Light, Money Magazine staff reporter These websites can help you to make a smarter decision about a doctor or hospital - and to plan ahead for your medical expenses. more Start
Five ways to use your tax rebate Uncle Sam wants you to spend. But he's not thinking of your best interests. By Ismat Sarah Mangla
Even with rates up from their lows, a refi can be a smart move. more
Money helps By Donna Rosato The big idea Economist Dan Ariely explains why we're all suckers for "free" offers. Interview By Paul J. Lim
Do the right thing Must I save my snooty co-worker from making a big career gaffe? By Jeanne Fleming and Leonard Schwarz Second-home markets are hurting. If you've been waiting to buy, it's time to hit the beach. more Plan
6 top tax savers Seeking last-minute savings on your 1040? Look here. By Asa Fitch
The Mole When your adviser pitches investments with a "safety net," hold on to your wallet. Right on your money What's the new global economy mean for you? By David Futrelle
The long view Planning to withdraw 4% each year of retirement? Be ready to improvise. By Walter Updegrave Home
 It's the best time in years to take your dream house off the drawing board and construct it for real. more
Value added How to find a contractor you'll love. By Josh Garskof Spend
Europe by cruise ship Ahoy! You can still afford a trip across the pond. By Donna Rosato Can you hear me now? Bluetooth headsets are getting smaller, clearer and a lot less dorky. by John Biggs Back Page
The bottom line She's smart. She's cute. She's my future widow. By Pat Regnier Invest
 Once-high-flying industries have seen their stocks scrapped. Some may be ready to take off. more
By Yuval Rosenberg, Money Magazine contributing writer These house-rich parents are balancing college costs and retirement readiness. moreGold as the ultimate safe haven? That tale's spun from pretty thin straw. more
Railroads may be perfect for the 21st century. more |
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