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AUGUST 2008
COVER STORY
Inside the August Issue
States Scramble to Pay the Bills
They're in a big bind, and budget shortfalls could linger for years.
They're in a big bind, and budget shortfalls could linger for years.
Decoding Wall Street's Ratings
Brokerage houses have many shades of "buy" and "sell" ratings. Here's what they really mean.
Brokerage houses have many shades of "buy" and "sell" ratings. Here's what they really mean.
When it Comes to Your Cash, Think Safety
Yields are in the cellar, but you don't have to settle for 2%.
Yields are in the cellar, but you don't have to settle for 2%.
Profit From the Fantastic Four
We found 26 stocks, funds and exchange-traded funds that key in on the fast-growing BRIC nations -- Brazil, Russia, India and China.
We found 26 stocks, funds and exchange-traded funds that key in on the fast-growing BRIC nations -- Brazil, Russia, India and China.
He Buys What Everyone Else Is Selling
The manager of a little-known fund has compiled a terrific record by staying true to his contrarian instincts.
The manager of a little-known fund has compiled a terrific record by staying true to his contrarian instincts.
Morningstar's Take on Stocks
The mutual fund rater extends its domain. That's good news for individual investors.
The mutual fund rater extends its domain. That's good news for individual investors.
Stocks to Buy Before the Recovery
The market usually takes off before the economy picks up. So buy sooner rather than later. PLUS: Remember the Little Guys
The market usually takes off before the economy picks up. So buy sooner rather than later. PLUS: Remember the Little Guys
You Can Still Cash in on Black Gold's Relentless Rise
Offset high prices at the pump by investing directly in crude or energy stocks.
Offset high prices at the pump by investing directly in crude or energy stocks.
Earnings Never Go Out of Style
Wall Street can't seem to figure out Jos. A. Bank. But business is good and the stock is cheap.
Wall Street can't seem to figure out Jos. A. Bank. But business is good and the stock is cheap.
Three Low-Risk Bargain Stocks
The manager of a stellar small-company fund likes his stocks safe and cheap.
The manager of a stellar small-company fund likes his stocks safe and cheap.
Beat High Prices
Worried about inflation? Three families tell how they save thousands on food, gas and more.
Worried about inflation? Three families tell how they save thousands on food, gas and more.
How to Inflation-Proof Your Portfolio
Find your target return, to stay ahead of the rising cost of living.
Find your target return, to stay ahead of the rising cost of living.
Cut Costs With Cards That Pay You Back
Beat inflation with a card that complements your spending habits and rewards your purchases.
Beat inflation with a card that complements your spending habits and rewards your purchases.
Five Ways to Whip Inflation When You Shop at a Warehouse Club.
For a reliable bargain on everything from dog food to diamonds, head to a warehouse club, such as Costco or Sam's Club.
For a reliable bargain on everything from dog food to diamonds, head to a warehouse club, such as Costco or Sam's Club.
Online Help for Military Families
Negative publicity and massive settlements have led to a push to provide financial education and resources for military families.
Negative publicity and massive settlements have led to a push to provide financial education and resources for military families.
Save Thousands on Your Medical Bills
Don't let a big IOU ruin you financially. You have more ways to cut the price than you think. PLUS: What You Need to Know About Paying Your Vet
Don't let a big IOU ruin you financially. You have more ways to cut the price than you think. PLUS: What You Need to Know About Paying Your Vet
A Late-in-Life Child Poses a Challenge
Does a Roth IRA make sense for paying this family's college bills?
Does a Roth IRA make sense for paying this family's college bills?
Retiree Tax Heaven (and Hell)
Where you live can have a huge impact on your tax bill in ways that may surprise you.
Where you live can have a huge impact on your tax bill in ways that may surprise you.
A Break on Health Insurance for Young People
Young adults can often stay on their parents' policies. But they may be better off on their own.
Young adults can often stay on their parents' policies. But they may be better off on their own.
You Can Retrieve Your Rebate From Your IRA
If you elected to deposit you tax refund in an IRA, that's where your tax rebate check will go, as well.
If you elected to deposit you tax refund in an IRA, that's where your tax rebate check will go, as well.
What It Takes to Get a Mortgage Now
To qualify, you'll need top-notch credit and solid financial resources.
To qualify, you'll need top-notch credit and solid financial resources.
Cut Costs With Cards That Pay You Back
Beat inflation with a card that complements your spending habits and rewards your purchases.
Beat inflation with a card that complements your spending habits and rewards your purchases.
Vacation Homes on Sale
With prices down and sales plummeting, you have room to dicker for your dream getaway.
With prices down and sales plummeting, you have room to dicker for your dream getaway.
5 IRS Rules for Renting Out Your Vacation Home
Offset expenses without setting off alarms with the IRS.
Offset expenses without setting off alarms with the IRS.
Honey, You Shrank the College Aid
Two salaries under one roof could be a good thing -- but that windfall could affect college financial aid.
Two salaries under one roof could be a good thing -- but that windfall could affect college financial aid.
E-Book Readers: Paperless at a Price
Amazon's Kindle and Sony's Reader cost too much for what they deliver.
Amazon's Kindle and Sony's Reader cost too much for what they deliver.
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