Table of Contents:VOL. 38, NO. 8 - August 2009 Features
How Obama wants to transform your finances Wall Street took on too much risk. Consumers were overwhelmed by too much complexity. Can the President restore some balance?
100 best places to live in America These towns have strong local economies -- plus great schools, affordable homes, low crime, and more. Make fear and greed work for you The market constantly swings between these two emotions. You can either get caught in the frenzy or profit from it. Sweetening the dividend deal After a decade of losses, investors are fed up with promises of stock gains. So companies are going to have to start showing you the money.
The case for free markets Why we may not really want re-regulation. Protect your plastic Don't let banks hike your fees and ax rewards. Five great deals on U.S. wheels When you hear "Detroit," you may think bust and bailout. But look past the headlines and you'll find nice prices on sharp cars. Money 1st
Three ways to beat rising rates
The big idea More transparency will help rein in the cost of higher education. The ethicists When siblings have to split their parents' bills.
By the numbers The state of the 401(k). The Plan
Is job loss protection worth it? Marketers are offering pinkslip assurance programs. But the deals aren't a cure-all.
The makeover A pay cut has made this family's big mortgage less affordable.
Second act A retired executive opens a day-care center. Home
Nab a deal on a place to retire Some desirable retirement locales have seen price drops of up to 50%. But is buying now the right move? Five things you need to know about ... Getting a fair appraisal. Invest
Where profits will flow Tech, energy, and materials companies will be among the first to benefit when the economy recovers. Tech
Best back-to-school laptops Find the right computer for your collegian. Real life
Press restart on your career Getting back into the job market after time off is harder than ever. These strategies can help. Columns
THE MONEY SHRINK Squeeze more hours out of your workday Behavioral insights can give your productivity a boost. By Tyler Cowen
THE LONG VIEW Why I still like target-date funds The changes the feds are considering won't make things better. By Walter Updegrave VALUE ADDED Cure the summer Landscape Blues These inexpensive tricks will keep your yard looking good. By Josh Garskof THE STOCK STRATEGIST Reform-resilient, and cheap too Fears over regulatory changes are masking opportunities in health care. By Pat Dorsey
THE INTELLIGENT INVESTOR Fast economies, elusive returns A country's growth and its stock returns aren't always in sync. By William J. Bernstein THE BOTTOM LINE The case for a nonpartisan portfolio Ignore your political leanings when it comes to investing. By Pat Regnier |
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