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May 21, 2008
IN VOLATILE TIMES
Roller-coaster markets can send a
new retiree's heart aflutter. Here's how
to make the thrill ride less scary.
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Investing
Five Great Green Funds
You can build a first-rate investment portfolio with funds that avoid (most) companies that pollute. Here are the best.
With Bond Funds, Keep It Simple
Bonds are crucial for diversifying your portfolio, but it can be dangerous to invest in a fund full of stuff only a rocket scientist can understand.
Stock Watch
A New Way to Play Foreign Markets
The stock of market-index provider MSCI, which profits from the international investing boom, has doubled since it started trading recently -- and could double again.
Target: A Well-Positioned Retailer
Damaged by weak consumer spending, this company has made moves to minimize the pain.
American Apparel: Don't Discount the Skeeze Factor
This maker of trendy teen clothes has surging sales and cheap shares, but its dubious financial statements and unorthodox CEO should give investors pause.
Fund Watch
Unconventional Holdings for a Growth Fund
Brandywine Blue produces solid results with some surprising stock holdings.
Parnassus: Doing Well by Doing Good
This fund, which avoids tobacco and similar companies, outpaces the market.
Your Money
Test Your Financial Fluency
Put your knowledge of personal finance basics to the test with our fun and informative 12-question quiz -- and compare your score with other Kiplinger.com readers.
Try More Fun Money Quizzes
The Money's There for College
Reports of lenders leaving the loan market have students worried. But fears are overblown.
Spending Wisely
Keeping Your Rebate in the USA
Five ways you can do your part to boost the economy and still come out ahead.
Will My Rebate Check Ever Come?
Columns
Ask Kim
Health Savings Account Contribution Rules
You can't continue putting money into an HSA if you no longer have a high-deductible health insurance policy.
Ditch These Medicare-Supplement Plans
Plans H, I and J aren't such good deals any more. You'll get better coverage at a better price from Medicare Advantage of Medicare Part D.
Starting Out
Six Steps to Starting Your Own Business
Young entrepreneurs have to work hard to overcome inexperience and gain credibility. Follow Erin Burt's tips to increase your odds of success when starting out and starting up.
Get More Respect at Work
Erin Burt shows you ow to get people to see past your age or gender and notice your merits.
On the Job
Go From Great to Greatest
Ready to take your career to the next level? Marty Nemko shares smart moves that will propel you to the top.
More On the Job Columns
Money Smart Kids
Listen to Your Mother
Readers share with Janet Bodnar the best financial advice they got from their moms.
More Money Smart Kids Columns
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