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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.
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.
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.
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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