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TABLE OF CONTENTS: FEBRUARY 2009
COVER STORY
 
 
Inside the February Issue
Go to: Ahead | Investing | Money | Living 
 
AHEAD
Every Day a Saturday
The retirement phase of my life won't be as challenging as the one I'm leaving, but it ought to be fun.
 
The Future of Your 401(k)
Overhaul is almost certain. A consensus is building for some sort of nest-egg guarantee.
 
Your Data's Been Stolen. Don't Panic
Losses from identity theft are down, but we're still $45 billion in the hole.
 
Don't Force Mom Into a Reverse Mortgage
Money and Ethics by Knight Kiplinger
 
Valentine Vows?
If you're looking for a bargain on a ring, postpone your proposal.
 
Free Money for College Students
Every bit helps, and scholarships aren't that hard to get. Really.
 
To Cosign or Not to Cosign
If you're asked to add your name to a loan, Should you say yes?
 
Staying in the Game
Discovering Value by Whitney Tilson and John Heins
 
TLC for Your 401(k)
My Point of View by Knight Kiplinger
 
 
INVESTING
Dirt Cheap Stocks
Seven extraordinary bargains that should emerge from the recession stronger than ever.
 
What Went Wrong at Dodge & Cox
The firm's intensive research failed to anticipate the implosion in financial stocks.
 
Whip Deflation Now
Going Long by Jeremy J. Siegel
 
Bad Media Calls of 08: Did They Really Say That?
There were plenty to choose from, including from us.
 
Hedge Your Bets
Two classic strategies will help you cope with today's volatile market.
 
Should You Dump Your Mutual Fund?
Just because you've lost a bundle isn't reason enough to pull the plug.
 
5 Stocks That Pay 5%-Plus on Dividends
Thanks to the bear market, many stocks are delivering extraordinary current yields.
 
Sin Stocks in Purgatory
Our gaming picks went bust and tobacco makers got smoked. But Bud proved to be a wiser choice.
 
Be Prudent: Avoid These Winners
Opportunities are dwindling and risks are rising for funds that focus on Treasury bonds.
 
Fidelity Funds in a Funk
Mutual Funds by Russel Kinnel
 
 
MONEY
Revive Your Retirement
You may have to save a little more and work a little longer. But you can still get there in good shape.
 
Target Funds Get Hit, Too
The market collapse has coincided with an uptick of workers who are relying on these single-fund solutions.
 
Your Retirement Lifestyle
How much you've saved will determine how well you'll live. Take a look.
 
Best Values in Private Colleges
Despite shrinking endowments, these schools deliver an affordable, high-quality education.
 
Fighting a Foreclosure
The feds haven't been much help so far. You're better off negotiating with your lender.
 
Is Bankruptcy an Option?
How Chapter 7 could help if you can't afford your house.
 
Where to Stash Cash Now
Put your money to work in one of these safe, high-yielding accounts.
 
Clean Up Your Credit
Five ways to boost your score and get the best rates.
 
Life Insurance for Less
Safe driving and healthy living will lower your premiums.
 
How to Repay Student Loans
Too much debt? Too little income? Find a game plan that works for you.
 
Bankruptcy Blues
Ask Kim by Kimberly Lankford
 
Why Is My Credit Score Dropping?
This reader is paying off debt, but it's not improving his credit score.
 
 
LIVING
Spring for Cheap Travel
Off-peak vacations and a soft economy add up to big savings.
 
What You Need to Know About Financial Stress
To cope with a shrinking portfolio, we suggest that you set spending priorities, tune out the noise and keep your cool.
 
La Dolce Vespa
Drive Time by Mark Solheim
 
Netbooks: Small, Fast and Cheap
Mini laptops make great travel companions, but they won't replace your PC.
 
Passing Along a Financial Lesson
After a divorce, this woman had to get a job and take control of her finances. Now she is helping other women learn to be independent.
 
 

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