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Refresh Your Financial Life

For many people, 2009 has been a surprisingly good year. But with higher taxes and inflation looming, and most portfolios still lagging well behind precrash levels, this year's strategies may not work much longer. Five moves that could keep you ahead of the recovery.

More Feature Stories In the December 2009 Issue

The New Essentials

When it comes to holiday splurges this year, conspicuous consumption is taking a backseat to quieter, back-to-basics luxury. Options for the giving season.

Why Tech Looks Tempting

Big technology firms stand to gain from several trends sweeping through the sector. Plus, many pros say the shares are still cheap. Five picks.

My Battle for a Sales Job

With the job landscape still rocky, many laid-off professionals see holiday retail gigs as a way to keep the cash flowing. Our reporter goes moonlighting at the mall to outfit tourists and fold T-shirts into the wee hours.

The Comeback Kids

After stumbling badly in the crash, these legendary fund managers are on a tear this year. The question now is whether they can keep it up.

Ten Things Nonprofits Won't Tell You

Because of the recession, there are fewer donation dollars to go around. Know how to make yours go the furthest.

Street Smart

Portfolio Play

Firms carrying even a little debt seem to be undervalued.

Fund Insider

Understanding the new target-date-fund ratings.

Strategies

Profiting from merger mania.

The Corner Office

Meet BlackRock's Laurence Fink, former shoe salesman.

Fund Insider

Some employers are designing their own target-date funds.

ETF Watch

Infrastructure ETFs are hot, but not all of them should be.

Fund Watch

New investors are getting shut out by big-time mutual funds.

Commodities

Are they right for you?

Buy/Sell/Hold

Checking out hotel stocks.

Smart Spending

Price Cuts on Playthings

Who says grown-ups shouldn't believe in Santa Claus? This year, toymakers are offering scaled-down versions of popular playthings—think robotic animals and fancy ride-ons—at prices that won't put a strain on the holiday budget.

Don't Wait on Wine

The wine market has been pouring on the discounts this year, much to the delight of both veteran and rookie collectors. Here's how to get into the game. (Hint: The bottles you want probably won't have colorful pictures of animals on them.)

Smart Consumer

A holiday tipping guide; paying less for organic groceries; the personal concierge service you may not know you have.

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2009: Jan.  |  Feb.  |  March  |  April  |  May  |   June  |  July  |  Aug.  |  Sept.  |  Oct.  |  Nov.  
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SmartMoney Columnists

James B. Stewart

Common Sense

James B. Stewart

Commercial real estate could be the catalyst for the next big financial crisis.

Dyan Machan

Smart Ideas

Dyan Machan

One store in our local mall rode out the recession unusually well. We find out why.

Peter Keating

The New Retirement

Peter Keating

Year-end moves that could save you big bucks on taxes and prescription drugs.

Jack Hough

Stock Screen

Jack Hough

Maybe the outlook for the U.S. economy isn't so bad after all. by Jack Hough

Anne Kadet

Tough Customer

Anne Kadet

You'll likely receive a gadget or two for the holidays. And they may be designed to defy an easy fix.

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