Table of Contents:VOL. 38, NO. 1 - January 2009 Cover story
Get your money back Don't let the market meltdown derail your retirement plans. Follow our six-step guide to rebuilding your 401(k). By Penelope Wang Is it all over for stocks? After a miserable decade, you have to ask whether some of the most basic assumptions about equities are just plain wrong. By Pat Regnier with Carolyn Bigda Features
The bargain bin Once-in-a-generation sales have sprung up in this crazed market. The trick is to focus on the real red-tag deals like these. By Janice Revell
Secrets of America's top advisors Six of the financial planning profession's most respected veterans reveal their favorite strategies for tough times. By George Mannes Milk, bread, newspapar...and a flu shot? Retail clinics, online docs and other new health-care options aim to deliver fast, reliable treatment, no appointment necessary. And you might be able to pick up some groceries at the same time. By Amanda Gengler
Laid off at 50 It's a nightmare - and if you think it can't happen to you, you're kidding yourself. Here's your best game plan. By Paul Keegan New: Crisis-Relief Hotline Money answers your questions. Start
How bad (really) is 8% unemployment? The forecast jobless rate isn't historically awful. But you won't like how it feels. By Stephen Gandel
Former real estate bull admits, "I spun" Working for realtors, David Lereah was famously optimistic. Not anymore. By Donna Rosato Money helps When your bank closes a dormant credit-card account. By Donna Rosato
Keep it in the family Make sure the wealth you've earned goes to the people you love. By Walecia Konrad Plan
The Mole Exchange-traded funds are simple and cheap. That's why your adviser doesn't like them. Kids and money A student job may make your child's college bills more affordable. By Ismat Sarah Mangla Launch
Are you phish food? Trying to poach personal info online, "phishers" pose as your bank, favorite websites and Facebook contacts. Don't take their bait. By David Futrelle
How I did it To save her business - and her sanity - marketing consultant Michele Harris needed a system to budget her time. As told to Josh Hyatt Your shop Find Funding for a Biz Get start-up cash despite the bank squeeze. By Alison Woo Does your house make you sick? You may be exposed to dangerous toxins. Get rid of them without getting ripped off. By Kate Ashford
What to do when good appliances go bad If you can repair a busted machine yourself, you'll save plenty. By Josh Garskof Question of the month Can I cut my title insurance fees? Home
At last, a crashproof fund? Equity-index annuities promise stock market exposure at no risk. A perfect choice? If only. By Joe Light
The intelligent investor's guide to spirits The economy is on the rocks and liquor's getting pricier. So, uh, what would Benjamin Graham drink? By Noah Rothbaum
The money shrink Why You Can't Trust Your Gut in This Market Seeing signs of the Great Depression? Maybe it's all in your mind. By Tyler Cowen Invest
The boom years Mother (and Father), Can You Spare a Dime? Your adult child may need your financial help now more than ever. Be sure you consider these questions first. By Dan Kadlec Spend
The long view Unhappy with Your Roth? Just Say Never Mind. If the market crash has made you regret converting to a Roth IRA, you can get a do-over. By Walter Updegrave
The stock strategist Finally, Dream Stocks at Affordable Prices The crisis on Wall Street has given you a rare chance to upgrade your portfolio. Take it. By Pat Dorsey Fund watch Yet Another Thing to Worry About: Taxes Adding to your frustrations and losses is the possibility of getting hit with a tax bill. Time to plan. By Penelope Wang
The bottom line Memo to Washington: Here's how to give retirees a hand. By Janice Revell |
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