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07/02/2008 10:17 PM
Stocks: More Doldrums Ahead

Rising unemployment and inflation have market watchers taking back predictions of a second-half rally

07/02/2008 11:14 PM
Ruined by 401(k) Predators

Retirees with plump nest eggs can be targets for unscrupulous financial advisers who rake in hefty fees with promises of huge returns

07/03/2008 10:01 PM
Trouble Brewing for Craft Beer Makers

Microbrewers are dealing with rising commodity prices and a slowing economy by raising prices and consolidating

07/03/2008 01:48 PM
Stocks Finish Mixed

Investors in Thursday's holiday-shortened session weighed troubling data on the U.S. jobs market and a fresh rise in oil prices

07/03/2008 09:58 AM
U.S. Job Losses Mount in June

The 62,000 decline in U.S. nonfarm payrolls, along with a pop in weekly initial jobless claims, bolsters the case for recession

07/02/2008 12:01 AM
Brand-Name Stocks Under $10: Buyer Beware

These well-known names in the bargain bin may look appealing, but experts advise avoiding them until their earnings picture is clear

07/02/2008 07:13 PM
Little Relief for UnitedHealth

Investors at first cheered the managed care provider's plans to cut costs on July 2, but the shares wound up closing lower amid increasing concerns about its margins

07/02/2008 07:42 PM
Thermal Solar Power Gets Hot

Technology that focuses the sun's rays to create heat—and generate electricity—is attracting growing investment by utilities

07/03/2008 10:33 AM
S&P Picks and Pans: Freddie, Abbott, JetBlue, ING

Analyst opinions on stocks making headlines in Thursday's market

07/03/2008 08:18 AM
Movers: Nvidia, WD-40, BSX, Abbott Labs

Plus more stocks making headlines in Thursday's market

07/03/2008 10:50 AM
Analyst Actions: Coal Stocks, WD-40, Nvidia

What Wall Street pros are saying about stocks making headlines in Thursday's market

07/01/2008 09:03 PM
Marcial: Terex Is Ready for a Big Lift

Shares of the construction-gear maker could recover nicely as investors wake up to its strong profitability and exposure to global markets

07/01/2008 12:01 AM
Bonds: Smarter Plays for Darker Days

Thinking of Treasuries or other fixed-income plays as the stock market sinks? Here's what to look for

07/02/2008 05:49 PM
Vital Signs: Economic Growth Forecasts Rise

On deck: foreign trade, import prices, pending home sales, consumer credit, and testimony from Bernanke and Paulson

06/25/2008 04:22 PM
The Fed: Living in a Fairy-tale World?

Unemployment is rising, housing prices are plunging, and oil prices are sky-high. Yet the Fed has decided to stand pat.

06/24/2008 12:01 PM
The U.S. Consumer: Darkness in June

The plunge in the consumer confidence index shows deepening worries about inflation, with the report's future expectations index hitting an all-time low

06/13/2008 04:59 PM
The Great Inflation Debate

From an economist's point of view, the "core" rate counts more than the "headline." But the Fed will have to pay attention to both

06/06/2008 10:15 AM
Jobless Rate Jumps in May

While job losses were in line with Wall Street expectations, a surprise spike in the unemployment rate to 5.5% spooked stock and bond markets

02/06/2008 09:20 AM
2008 Election: On The Issues

Read about the candidates' stance on the economy, housing, immigration, and more

06/24/2008 09:33 PM
Playing Politics with Your Portfolio

Investors can profit in a Presidential election year if they learn to read the tea leaves

06/27/2008 06:05 PM
Tips for Homeowners on the Brink

In a tough economic climate, many Americans are choosing to just walk away from their mortgages. Is that a good idea?

06/12/2008 08:58 PM
The World According to 'The Bear'

Some insight as to why Rob Arnott, investment guru and chairman of the advisory firm Research Affiliates, is still "The Bear"

06/05/2008 11:31 PM
How to Bet on Oil—Whether Bull or Bear

Here's a guide to investing in oil no matter which way the price swings

06/15/2008 07:12 PM
Installment Sales: The Time Is Ripe

By temporarily transfering an asset to an heir, you can lower potential estate taxes and the heir can benefit from the wealth now

06/04/2008 05:12 PM
Stashing Cash at Higher Rates

Though rates have dropped dramatically, some online banks are offering as much as 3.5% for savings accounts. It pays to look around

05/22/2008 06:53 PM
Auction-Rate Securities: How to Get Unstuck

For those trapped in auction-rate securities, a few rays of hope are emerging

05/14/2008 01:24 PM
An Investor's Guide to Inflation

Good ways to invest in the makers of dog food, coffee, eggs, gasoline, beer, and other everyday items whose prices are streaking skyward

05/13/2008 12:09 AM
The Latest Twist in Student Loans

As traditional sources such as banks and government agencies pull back, peer-to-peer lending is entering the student loan market

05/01/2008 07:20 PM
Scoring a Private College Loan

As a result of the subprime mess, the market is drying up. Here are some tips for finding student loans at banks

03/03/2008 11:01 PM
Election 2008: The Pocketbook Issues

The next President could make big changes to the ways Americans invest and save for retirement

06/18/2008 12:34 AM
Recession in America: When Builders Go Broke

Chicago-based Neumann Homes went bankrupt last November, leaving a trail of wreckage in its path. Its worst victims? Homeowners

06/12/2008 01:29 PM
Are You in the Best City for Your Job?

A high salary goes only so far if the cost of living is even higher. If you want your dollar to go further, maybe it's time to relocate

06/05/2008 06:21 PM
The Next Real Estate Crisis

By April, 2009, hundreds of thousands of option ARM mortgages will begin resetting, bringing on a fresh wave of foreclosures

04/17/2008 12:01 AM
Housing: Time to Halt Taxpayer Subsidies

Even with the housing market declining, it's bad policy to give homes preferential tax treatment over stocks and other investments

01/31/2008 10:02 AM
Housing Meltdown

Why home prices could drop 25% more on average before the market finally hits bottom

06/05/2008 12:01 AM
Don't Let the Rules Overtax Your Retirement

When planning for retirement, make sure you know how these rules could change your financial picture after age 70

05/02/2008 12:01 AM
Safeguard Your Retirement in Hard Times

Take these steps to protect your golden years: Cut expenses, consider refinancing, and make yourself indispensable at work

04/01/2008 07:03 PM
A New Way to Manage Retirement Funds

Uncle Sam wants laggard 401(k) account holders to beef up their savings by channeling contributions into diversified default investments

02/03/2008 09:15 PM
Retirement: Funds to Keep the Income Flowing

Retirement: Funds to Keep the Income Flowing

11/28/2007 11:00 PM
Redrawing the Route to Retirement

11/04/2007 09:50 PM
Investing Survival Guide

BusinessWeek's Special Report for baby boomers offers investing advice for those who expect to retire in the next 15 years

07/13/2007 03:55 PM
How to Start Retiring Earlier

From real estate to health care, a decade-by-decade breakdown of financial advice that will help you retire earlier and enjoy your wealth longer

11/16/2007 03:11 AM
The Greatest Givers

Many of this year's top U.S. philanthropists are keeping their money close to home

06/29/2007 12:01 AM
Enterprise: Why We Give Where We Give

For Enterprise Rent-A-Car, giving back is linked to the primary business. That means planting 50 million trees over 50 years, for starters

06/18/2007 09:55 PM
Private Foundations Should Consider PR

Philanthropic outfits increasingly are adopting PR programs to achieve their goals. Here's why some old PR objections are no longer valid

03/20/2007 01:57 PM
UNICEF: Tapping the Power of Water

The Tap Project, the agency's first new campaign in 50-plus years, kicks off Mar. 22 to raise funds for clean drinking water in developing countries

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