TABLE OF CONTENTS: DECEMBER 2008
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AHEAD
All Aboard the Money Bus
Coming to a city near you: financial planners available for a discussion of your money problems.
 
Can We Stop the Next Panic?
Watching regulators make the sausage isn't pretty, but getting the oversight right is crucial.
 
Inflation Isn't the Worry -- For Now
But the prospect of deflation looms if efforts to stem the financial crisis fail.
 
When Students Plan to Take the Money and Run
Money and Ethics by Knight Kiplinger
 
Christmas Club 2.0
Remember when we saved for goals instead of pulling out the plastic? Start-up SmartyPig.com is a Christmas club for the 21st century.
 
Supersafe Ways to Stash Wads of Cash
Expanded deposit insurance is just one of your new tools.
 
Ease Your Way Into Retirement
You don't have to forfeit dreams of an early retirement. At least not entirely.
 
Why I'm Buying Stocks
My Point of View by Knight Kiplinger
 
In Tough Times, Stick With Your Plan
Portfolio Doctor by Jeffrey R. Kosnett
 
Upside of the Down Dow
Discovering Value by Whitney Tilson and John Heins
 
 
INVESTING
What's Next?
Volatile markets can make your head spin. But we've got clear, concise answers to 13 of your tough money questions now. PLUS: Bargains in munis and corporates. Are bank stocks still buys?
 
15 Things You Absolutely Need to Know About the Panic of 2008
A crash course in why it happened, how it's strangling the nation's finances, how it might work itself out and what you can do while you wait.
 
Stocks That Pay More and More
Buying stocks that consistently boost dividends is a smart move over the long run.
 
High-Quality Stocks on Sale
Five stalwarts are selling at ridiculously low prices.
 
It's Not a Depression
Going Long by Jeremy J. Siegel
 
Dealing with Craziness
Promised Land by Andrew Feinberg
 
Dial Down Your Risk
Mutual Funds by Russel Kinnel
 
Books for a Bear Market
Experts analyze what happened and what your options are now.
 
Best Funds for Rough Seas
These five use innovative strategies and can anchor your investments.
 
Junk-Bond Funds Get Trashed
Pax World High Yield seeks to minimize the carnage by focusing on high quality.
 
 
MONEY
Need Cash? Where to Find It Fast
A dozen timely ideas on how to pay unexpected bills and weather tough times.
 
Long-Term-Care Insurance for Less
Shorter-term policies save you thousands but still cover nearly every extended illness.
 
Best College Values
Some surprising up-and-comers challenge familiar names.
 
Smart Year-End Tax Moves
Cutting your tax bill by selling your losers could sweeten an otherwise sour year for investments.
 
What to Tell the Kids
Money Smart Kids by Janet Bodnar
 
It Pays to Stay in Good Shape
Getting a wellness discount can offset increases in your health-care costs.
 
Should I Dump My AIG?
Ask Kim by Kimberly Lankford
 
Decision Time for Medicare Part D
Rising costs mean it's time to review your plan during open enrollment.
 
Credit Cards Q&A
How one manages debt is a key factor to a good credit score.
 
 
LIVING
Best Financial Services
Our picks for excellence from savings and checking accounts to services that help with college bills.
 
Best Retirement Tools
Six consumer-friendly retirement products and why we like them.
 
Best Credit Card Offers
Choose the card that fits your spending style.
 
Best Stocks and Funds
Winners today and beyond.
 
The Best in Travel, Cars, Home and Fun
Save on energy costs, airfares and fun
 
Best Tech Gadgets
They're clever, user-friendly and just plain cool
 
Best Web Sites
Bookmark this page for our directory to bargain shopping, services, insurance quotes and cheap travel.
 
Experts' Picks From Investing to Food
We asked the experts for their best advice
 
SLIDE SHOW: What You Need to Know About Your Money-Market Fund
 
My Story: Declaring Bankruptcy Reluctantly
After dealing with her husband's out-of-control debt, she went to bankruptcy court.
 
 

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