Table of Contents:VOL. 37, NO. 9 - September 2008 Cover Story
21 good things to do in a bad market Feel like you're getting nothing but lemons from the stock market? Let us introduce 21 recipes for lemonade. By Carolyn Bigda, Paul J. Lim and George Mannes • Even more detail: America's 100 best small cities • The best places to: Find a job, meet a mate, get a tan and more Features
Is college still worth the price? After years of punishing tuition inflation, you have to ask whether an elite education still pays off. By Penelope Wang
Minds over money Rep. Barney Frank believes his new law can help fix this housing slump. Interview by Janice Revell The truth about green homes Why the sustainable houses of the future may look a lot like those of the past. By Duo Dickinson The best (and worst) ways to raise cash right now What credit crunch? We rank 17 ways to scare up money fast. By Stephen Gandel and Donna Rosato
Sip, sip, zoom These sleek rides give you more miles per gallon - and don't sacrifice an iota of style. By Mike Allen Millionaires in the making Now 27, Gina and John Rodrigues are determined to retire with $1 million by age 40. They just might make it. By Paul Keegan Start
How to bank with zero risk If you've got safety on the brain, here are some key moves to help you sleep easier. By Ismat Sarah Mangla
Money Helps How to get your product rebate without a big hassle. By Donna Rosato The big idea Law professor Lauren Willis suggests we just give up on teaching financial literacy. Interview by Stephen Gandel
Do the right thing Was it a teacher gift or a bribe? By Jeanne Fleming and Leonard Schwarz Your money & your life Are you ready to live for a century? By Jean Chatzky Plan
Living well on a "flexible" income If your salary fluctuates year to year, financial planning can be tricky. These steps can help. By Amanda Gengler
Right on your money Should you ever take a buyout? Here's how to assess whether that early-retirement package will support your lifestyle. By Janice Revell A letter to my college-bound daughter As my eldest child heads to campus, her old man has a few parting financial tips. By Dan Kadlec
How the housing crash hurts your retirement You can now see that real estate isn't a sure bet. But that's just one lesson of this market. By Walter Updegrave Launch
How we did it ECO consultants Vimala Anishetty and Dennis Karl cultivate clients strategically. As told to Josh Hyatt Hire picture-perfect employees How to recruit your business' most valuable assets. Home
Is it wise to downsize? Empty-nesters assume the grass will be greener in a smaller home. That's not necessarily true. By Carla Fried For curb appeal, green up your grass Turn that lawn into a fine, lush carpet and your whole house becomes more valuable. By Josh Garskof Invest
Sivy takes stock Before Money Magazine's veteran stock picker departs for academe, he shares his insights on investing. By Michael Sivy
A single mom's balancing act Jacqui Sentmanat is trying to give her child the best of everything. But who's watching out for her financial future? By Joe Light
Take a deep breath. Now stick to your plan Wild markets drive smart investors to make dumb moves. But not you, right? By William J. Bernstein Back of the book
The bottom line Boomers won't bust us; health care will. By Pat Regnier |
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