Table of Contents:VOL. 39, NO. 3 - April 2010 Features
The crisis is (mostly) over. Now what? These seven strategies will help you navigate your way back to personal profitability-- and peace of mind. By Cybele Weisser
The best advice now, and ever After a year when almost every investment went from It's time to get back to the basics of building your wealth. Some of the nation's leading entrepreneurs, investors, and thinkers share their thoughts on how to do just that. Investing for a new world In the aftermath of the financial crisis, you face new challenges -- and new opportunities. Shift your plan to reflect the new reality. By Joe Light Making the right moves Six trends are reshaping the housing market. Work them to your advantage. By Amanda Gengler
Get the most out of your home Wouldn't it be great if a few small changes could make you happier (and maybe add a little resale value)? Research says they can. By Elizabeth Fenner Solve your toughest retirement puzzle The cost of long-term care is high (and usually not covered by Medicare), but so is the cost of insuring for it. Here's how to plan. By Lisa Gibbs Money 1st
Money poll Where have you gotten the best financial advice? The big idea Don't be fooled into overpaying. The ethicists "Should I tattle on a tax cheat?"
By the numbers How to interpret unemployment statistics. The frugal connoisseur Score a great deal on luggage. Credit watch Charge cards make a comeback. The Plan
Learn from your tax return Your 1040 can help you pinpoint smart financial planning moves.
"Can we afford this college?" As aid award letters arrive, get ready for some tough decisions. The Money makeover "When can I retire?"
Second act From ad executive to caterer. Go for a better raise For top employees, the outlook is brightening. Invest
Does investing abroad do you any good? Europe's recent blowup highlights the risks. But going global is still savvy.
The hidden perils of ETFs They're great, but flawed, tools for diversification.
How Ford is taking on Toyota The automaker steals a page from Japan, stressing quality and small cars. Tech
Rev up your old computer A few easy tweaks can speed up your sluggish machine. Real Life
Weathering a long job search More than a year of looking is eroding an IT pro's confidence -- and her family's finances. Columns
THE MONEY SHRINK How not to waste your tax refund Trick yourself into fiscal discipline. By Tyler Cowen
THE BOOM YEARS Leaving an inheritance on a shoestring Don't have as much stashed as you'd like? Try these strategies. By Dan Kadlec THE LONG VIEW Dialing back the risk in retirement The right way to reassess your equity exposure as you age. By Walter Updegrave
THE INTELLIGENT INVESTOR When a manager flees, should you? Not necessarily. But you will have to size up the fund anew. By Lisa Gibbs THE BOTTOM LINE Putting your money where your heart is Socially responsible investing is appealing in theory, tricky in practice. Follow these golden rules. By Pat Regnier |
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