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Table of contents: VOL. 33, NO. 3 - March 1, 2004

COVER STORY

101 Things Every Investor Should Know! All you need to succeed--the lowdown on stocks, mutual funds, the economy and more

by Compiled by the Writers and Editors of MONEY

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Features

Bubbleproof Your Home

by Scott Medintz

What's Next for Real Estate ANOTHER HOT YEAR FOR HOME PRICES HAS SOME WONDERING WHETHER REAL ESTATE IS POISED TO TUMBLE. HERE'S WHY THE ANSWER IS NO

by Jon Birger

Hello, Mr. Taxman! It's refund time for many investors--but it'll take some work. Filing is more complicated than ever. Here's how to do it

by Amy Feldman; Tara Kalwarski

A Fund of One's Own Separately managed accounts offer more control and some tax advantages, but you'll pay for those privileges

by Walter Updegrave

Bracing for Inflation Rising prices may not be a problem right now, but they could be within the next few years. Here's how to protect your portfolio

by Michael Sivy

Let's Pay it Down Today Between credit-card balances, massive mortgages and outsize car loans, debt has become an all-American problem

by Jean Chatzky

Running with the Bulls This should be a good year for stocks, says market guru Ned Davis--like most presidential election years since the 1880s

by Ron Insana; Ned Davis

The Rip Van Winkle Portfolio Is it possible to invest so reliably that you won't have to change anything for the next 20 years? It's at least worth a try

by Jason Zweig

Your Personal Driver Wouldn't it be great to have your very own car guru? Now you do

by Robert Safian/Managing Editor

2004 Car Guide

2004 Car Guide You're invited to the auto event of the season as we unveil the latest and greatest vehicles to own...no jacket required

by Lawrence Ulrich

2004 Coming Attractions Our auto calendar reveals buff bodies, powerful poses and the latest come-hither styles

by Lawrence Ulrich

2004 Prices & More All the statistics you need to shop smart, whether you want a car, SUV, minivan or pickup truck

by Lawrence Ulrich

Car-Buying Commandments We'll skip the "Thou shalts." Nine rules to keep you out of car-shopping hell

by Lawrence Ulrich

Essentials

Bourbon's Birthplace Forget Napa winery tours. "America's native spirit" is made in Kentucky

by Paul Lukas

Dollar-friendly Hotels

by Megan Johnston

by Amy Wilson

by Megan Johnston

Stuck on the iPod Apple's new Mini is a great way to listen to music. Too bad about the messy format war

by Pat Regnier

Rites Of Spring Head south during the preseason for the ultimate baseball pilgrimage

by Jonah Freedman

Invest

Can the Stock Rally Last? Here's why it's not too late to catch the momentum market

by Stephen Gandel

Three Ways of Looking at China So what does the remarkable rise of China have to do with your portfolio? Plenty--even if you invest only in the United States

by Lisa Gibbs

Is Ford Back in Top Gear? The stock price says yes. But the automaker still has a long way to go before it can regain its old strength

by Cybele Weisser

Full Disclosure Wondering if other managers are as bearish as Bill Gross? Good luck finding out

by Megan Johnston

The Great Bond Bear Why the world's best bond investor isn't even bullish on his own fund, and what you should do about it

by Penelope Wang

Growth Guru Brandywine fund manager Bill D'Alonzo was leery of the tech sector for much of 2003--but now sees big profits ahead

by Bill D'Alonzo; Penelope Wang

The Best Bank Buys Bank megamergers may be grabbing the headlines. But these regional banks may help you grab a higher return

by Donna Rosato

Telecom Temptation Long-suffering telecom investors are finally getting a breather in 2004. Here's how to avoid pitfalls--and seize opportunities

by Pablo Galarza and Jonah Freedman

HP's Tower of Fine Print

by Michelle Leder

J&J Shares Go on Sale

by Stephanie D. Smith

by Adrienne Carter

The Next Berkshire?

by Donna Rosato

by Jon Birger

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Openers

Banks: How Bigger is Better

by Robert Safian

Capitalist Clicks

by Carmen R. Wong

Funds 2: Pigs Fly at Putnam

by Amy Feldman

Funds Scandal Update: Are Fees Fair and Square?

by David Futrelle

by Jonah Freedman

How to Lose $900,000

by David Futrelle

by Lawrence Ulrich

Room for Improvements?

by Cybele Weisser

The 30-Second Guide to Bush's Economic Plan

by Penelope Wang

The Uggly Truth

by Amy Feldman

Wall Street Votes with its Pocketbook Goldman, Merrill, Citi: Donors from financial services firms are forking over some of the biggest bucks in the 2004 race.

by Joan Caplin

What Bush Isn't Telling You About Social Security

by Penelope Wang

What To Do: March 2004

Am I Ready to Buy a Home?

by Ellen McGirt and Judy Feldman

The Numbers

by Compiled by Tara Kalwarski

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Market Benchmarks

by Compiled by Tara Kalwarski

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