What the RBI can indicate for you

Are you up on the RBI? We're not talking baseball, but the Recession Buy Indicator -- and what it's saying might make investors happy. Tess Vigeland talks to creator Norman Fosback about what's important to focus on.

Get credit where credit is due
Think having bad credit is rough? There are some 50 million people in the U.S. who have no credit. But that doesn't mean they can't get on the record. Amy Scott tells us how one person did and how you can, too.

Still a good time for muni bonds
Earlier this week, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the rule that states can exempt their bonds from taxation. What effect does this have on investors? David Wyss, chief economist of Standard and Poor's, explains more.

When the collector goes too far
OK, so you made a few bad decisions and now you're stuck with a debt you're can't quite climb out of yet. That doesn't mean debt collectors can call you at bedtime. Ashley Milne-Tyte tells us how to fight back.

What to do after the pink slip
A lay-off can be a pretty a shocking thing, but take things one step at a time. Tess Vigeland talks to personal finance expert Liz Pulliam Weston about logical things you can do to prepare for a job cut.

Smart phone summer face-off
It's going to be the showdown of the summer: the new iPhone 2.0 versus the BlackBerry Bold. Tess Vigeland talks to CNET.com editor Bonnie Cha about who has better odds of winning the battle.

Day in the Work Life: Saw mill worker
Nothing says risky business like working with a saw all day. This week, we meet someone who loves the lumber he saws (and contrary to popular belief, his car is not actually made out of wood).

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CONSUMER CONSEQUENCES
How many p***ts would it take to sustain humanity if everyone lived like you? Play our "Consumer Consequences" game and find out.