Table of Contents:VOL. 159, NO. 10 - May 11, 2009 COVER STORY
 How Bernie did it Bernie Madoff's guilty plea left countless questions unanswered about his multibillion-dollar Ponzi scheme. Now, with the fraudster in jail, his secrets are starting to be unlocked. By James Bandler and Nicholas Varchaver with Doris Burke
 Scenes from a double life The family, the business, the houses, and the toys of the man who engineered what may be history's largest swindle. A Fortune scrapbook. FEATURES
 Saving Britain's broken bank The once proud and mighty Royal Bank of Scotland has been nationalized. Could it happen in America? By Peter Gumbel
The business guide to Congress They are not your friends, but you can still make your case. To help navigate this tricky terrain, we offer a business leader's guide to the new Capitol Hill, including revised rules for lobbyists and a roster of legislative friends and foes. By Nina Easton and Telis Demos
True obsessions For some consumers, branding is life. Here are six portraits of people who take their favorite products very, very seriously. By Beth Kowitt; Photographs by Gregg Segal FIRST
Gun money A combination of factors is causing the demand for guns and ammunition to surge. By Jennifer Reingold
Golf gets handicapped Banks, Detroit, and scams bedevil the PGA. By Jessica Shambora Twitter rocker Duran Duran's Andy Taylor tweets about the economy. By John Carney The deal How General Motors - and Rick Wagoner - did the right thing. By Allan Sloan Biotech goes on life support For this high-risk, cash-intensive industry, it's crunch time. By Alyssa Abkowitz
Value driven The government's new definition of rich. By Geoff Colvin Cashing in on litigation A new crop of funds invests in lawsuits. By Telis Demos Trouble in travel land Class-action lawyers go after online travel sites. By Roger Parloff Viewpoint How business can stand tall again. By David Gergen TECHNOLOGY
 Who's on deck in tech? Steve Jobs isn't the only technology CEO apparently without an anointed heir. By Jessi Hempel
Apple's app store thinks small The iPhone maker targets company owners and entrepreneurs. By Mina Kimes
Microsoft goes social By Jessi Hempel LIFE AT THE TOP
 Road Warrior Power stylist Sally Hershberger. By Diane Tegmeyer
Time Machines Exquisite six-figure automobiles may be out of reach for now, but buying hand-built, car-inspired watches has never been more possible. By Sue Zesiger Callaway Book Review By Daniel Okrent INVESTING IN A CRISIS
Target funds miss the mark Managers who committed too much to stocks in search of extra gains inflicted big losses on investors nearing retirement. By Mina Kimes Get smart about borrowing for college The credit crisis has narrowed the options. Here's a guide to the best deals. The first in our Money & Main St. series examining how economic events are affecting Americans. By Eugenia Levenson |
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