TABLE OF CONTENTS:
APRIL 2008
COVER STORY
Inside the April Issue
FROM THE EDITOR
My Take on Greed
Greed came close to throwing the entire country into an economic recession. But greed has its upside too.
My Take on Greed
Greed came close to throwing the entire country into an economic recession. But greed has its upside too.
She Called the Mortgage Mess
T. Rowe Price's "duchess of doom" sees more trouble ahead in the bond market.
T. Rowe Price's "duchess of doom" sees more trouble ahead in the bond market.
The Race is On to Refinance
Now is a great time to convert your adjustable-rate loan to a fixed-rate mortgage.
Now is a great time to convert your adjustable-rate loan to a fixed-rate mortgage.
Pay Less for Power
Set your own rates by tracking hourly prices and doing chores when electricity is cheap.
Set your own rates by tracking hourly prices and doing chores when electricity is cheap.
How to Protect Your Money Now
There are better ways than putting it under a mattress. Use our battle plan to stay invested without losing your shirt.
There are better ways than putting it under a mattress. Use our battle plan to stay invested without losing your shirt.
Bond Funds Reduce Risk
Thirteen funds that will keep your portfolio growing when stocks hit the skids.
Thirteen funds that will keep your portfolio growing when stocks hit the skids.
The Big Picture Isn't Pretty
The nation's leading fixed-income manager is bearish on the economy and bullish on municipal bonds.
The nation's leading fixed-income manager is bearish on the economy and bullish on municipal bonds.
The Wal-Mart of Food Service
Sysco, already hugely profitable, should thrive in an economic downturn.
Sysco, already hugely profitable, should thrive in an economic downturn.
A Pitcher Tries to Sell Stock in His Future
A bush leaguer wants investors to pay $20 a share for a piece of his potential major league earnings.
A bush leaguer wants investors to pay $20 a share for a piece of his potential major league earnings.
You're Smarter Than They Thought
Rather than sell, most people hang on to their funds during periods of market turmoil.
Rather than sell, most people hang on to their funds during periods of market turmoil.
Dodge & Cox Reopens Two Champions
For the first time since 2004, new investors can buy into these low-cost value funds.
For the first time since 2004, new investors can buy into these low-cost value funds.
2008 Best Values in Private Colleges and Universities
Our rankings for the best private colleges and universities spotlight schools with strong academics, attractive prices and generous financial aid.
Our rankings for the best private colleges and universities spotlight schools with strong academics, attractive prices and generous financial aid.
Cash in on Lower Interest Rates
Borrowers with stellar credit will grab the best deals on mortgages, credit cards and car loans.
Borrowers with stellar credit will grab the best deals on mortgages, credit cards and car loans.
Your ID-Theft Prevention Kit
The bad guys are more clever than ever. But you can still keep them at bay.
The bad guys are more clever than ever. But you can still keep them at bay.
Paying for ID Theft Protection Is Not Necessary
ID-theft insurance and credit monitoring services may seem like great safeguards. Find out why some experts disagree.
ID-theft insurance and credit monitoring services may seem like great safeguards. Find out why some experts disagree.
Fixing Five Painful Financial Screw-Ups
Forgot to pay your credit-card bill? Neglected to file a tax return? You can easily remedy these and other money blunders.
Forgot to pay your credit-card bill? Neglected to file a tax return? You can easily remedy these and other money blunders.
Do Reissued Credit Cards Hurt Credit Scores?
Make sure replaced credit cards do not appear as a new account on your credit report.
Make sure replaced credit cards do not appear as a new account on your credit report.
Laptops: Beauty and the Beasts
If you want the most svelte -- or the most powerful -- computer in a portable package, you'll love these models.
If you want the most svelte -- or the most powerful -- computer in a portable package, you'll love these models.
One Golfer's Bid for the Big Show
In seven years as a pro, Jeff Klauk has come tantalizingly close to scoring a PGA Tour card. This year, he's off to a great start, but managing finances, family and four irons isn't easy.
In seven years as a pro, Jeff Klauk has come tantalizingly close to scoring a PGA Tour card. This year, he's off to a great start, but managing finances, family and four irons isn't easy.
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