Two years after former chairman and CEO, Maurice "Hank" Greenberg resigned amid a series of highly publicized accounting scandals and government investigations, it's clear that AIG was no Enron. Under CEO Martin Sullivan, a 30-year company veteran, the insurance titan has survived restating five years' worth of earnings, has paid billions to settle fraud charges with government authorities, and is reporting impressive profit growth once again.
A long history in many global markets has allowed AIG to build valuable relationships that yield an edge in winning - and keeping - insurance licenses, as well as a familiar brand name in some often-unfamiliar markets.
The real estate slowdown has made parts of the Sunbelt a lot more affordable. Fortune presents a guide to finding the best deals in five markets. (more) 
Is it possible for someone who doesn't run a hedge fund or win the lottery to retire at 50 (or so)? Yes. (more) 
