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March 26, 2008

FIXING FIVE PAINFUL MONEY
SCREW-UPS
Remedies to lessen a blow
to your credit rating,
insurance premium
and more.



Business Resource Center News
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a The Rising Cost of Health Care
a Candidates' Economic Advisers Take Center Stage
a Open Skies Treaty -- A Boon for Airlines, Travelers
a A Recession? You Bet -- but It'll Probably Be Short and Mild
a More Mandates For Family Leave
a More from The Business Resource Center

Investing
A Bull Among Bears
A T. Rowe Price manager concludes that most of the damage is behind us and is raising his stake in stocks.

Are Money-Market Funds as Good as Cash?
Their holdings may include debt issued by the likes of Bear Stearns, Freddie Mac, and some other less-than-ironclad lenders.
Where's the Bottom?

Stock Watch

Penn National: A Roll of the Dice
Investors could gain nearly 50% in less than three months from a buyout, but consider the risks first.

Best DRIPs for a Bear Market
Three low-cost dividend reinvestment plans give investors an easy way to dip their toes into a choppy market.

More Stock Watch Columns


Fund Watch

A Smooth Sailing Muni Fund
Mark Sommer has skillfully steered Fidelity Intermediate Municipal Income through a volatile market.

Bear Funds: Worth the Risk?
Like the name implies, these funds aim to make money when the market tanks, but they have varying success.

More Fund Watch Columns
Your Money
Your ID-Theft Prevention Kit
The bad guys are more clever than ever. But you can still keep them at bay.
Get a Hot Deal in a Cool Market
Buying or selling a home? Here's how to strengthen your hand in rough times.
 
How Smart a Home Buyer Are You? and How Smart a Home Seller Are You?
Take our quizes to sharpen your skills and test your realestate knowledge.

Cash in on Lower Interest Rates
Borrowers with stellar credit will grab the best deals on mortgages, credit cards and car loans.




Retirement
How to Choose the Right 401(k)
Roth or traditional? A bit of both saves taxes now and later.

Pension Payouts Are Shrinking
New calculations will reduce lump-sum distributions.

See More from Kiplinger's 40+ Life

Columns


Ask Kim

Qualifying for a Health Savings Account
You don't need earned income to sign up for one of these tax-advantaged accounts.

Don't Settle for Low Yields
If your brokerage sweep account has a paltry interest rate, make the effort to move your cash into higher-yielding funds.


Money Smart Kids

Strategic Spending
College students may go into debt, but they should do it with a clear understanding of the return on their investment.
 

Tax Tips

Don't Be Modest About Generosity
If you donated your time to a charitable organization, don't overlook deductions for out-of-pocket expenses you paid while volunteering.
Visit the Kiplinger Tax Center



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