Table of Contents:VOL. 38, NO. 5 - May 2009 Cover
The Money 100 Our annual list of the best investments, strategies, products, and people in the world of money. Features
How the great recession is changing you Frugality and safety are in; bling and plastic are out. The economic meltdown has sparked a major shift in our financial values. And one that's likely to last. by Dan Kaldec
Survive the Worst-Case Scenario Are we headed for a Depression? Should you ever bail on your mortgage? Answers to the scariest questions posed by today's economy.
Ride the bail out wave Not since the 1930s has there been such a tsunami of government stimulus. Make sure your portfolio gets lifted by this tide. by Janice Revell with Carolyn Bigda Money 1st
Three ways to keep your cool in this market Okay, your 529 is way down, and college costs are way up. You can still send your kid to college without breaking the family bank. By Penelope Wang
The big idea Nationalize the banks, and quick! The ethicists When a deal is a steal
the freeze starts to thaw Banks are picky, but low rates will spur a lending boom. Where the money goes... ...When you buy that new BlackBerry Storm. The Plan
Stay covered when you're out in the cold Between jobs? Good health insurance might not cost you as much - or be as hard to come by - as it used to.
Second act A software designer reinvents himself.
Help your teen get a summer job Given the dearth of positions out there, it'll pay (literally) to be strategic. Home
The rate is worth the pain You could save a bundle by getting a new loan right now. These strategies will help you cut through red tape.
A Taste of Luxury, at very little cost Five smart ways to improve your home for less than $500.
Five things you need to know about ... ... Buying a foreclosed home. Invest
What's a Value Investor to Do? With almost every stock on sale, it's harder to sort out the real deals. The Makeover A couple who are looking to streamline their portfolio in a turbulent market. Tech
Face time for free Make it a snap to videochat with far-flung family and friends. Real Life
Real life: Managing uncertainty Medical editor Carl Clay just found a new job. One problem: It ends in 10 months. Columns
THE MONEY SHRINK Talk your boss out of giving you a pink slip Forget about boasting and flattery. Right now it's all about the money. By Tyler Cowen
THE LONG VIEW Stress-test your retirement In anxious times one way to feel more secure about your nest egg is to plan ahead. By Walter Updegrave THE INTELLIGENT INVESTOR The past is a guide, but whose past? Over the very long run, U.S. stocks have ruled the world. However, markets evolve. By Paul J. Lim
THE STOCK STRATEGIST The curious case of tech stocks This economically sensitive sector is up in a down market. Can the good times last? By Pat Dorsey THE BOTTOM LINE What I learned from the crash Talking about "average returns" is dangerous. Wishful thinking is even worse. By Pat Regnier |
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