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. more
By Carla Fried, Money Magazine contributing writer
Take your dream house off the drawing board and construct it for real. more
By Stephen Gandel, Money Magazine senior writer
Once-high-flying industries have seen their stocks scrapped. Some may be ready to take off. more
By 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. more
The 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
Even with rates up from their lows, a refi can be a smart move. more
Economist Dan Ariely explains why we're all suckers for "free" offers. Interview By Paul J. Lim
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
Seeking last-minute savings on your 1040? Look here. By Asa Fitch
When your adviser pitches investments with a "safety net," hold on to your wallet.
What's the new global economy mean for you? By David Futrelle
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
How to find a contractor you'll love. By Josh Garskof
Spend
Ahoy! You can still afford a trip across the pond. By Donna Rosato
Bluetooth headsets are getting smaller, clearer and a lot less dorky. by John Biggs
Back Page
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. more
Gold 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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