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Worry-Free Retirement
The conventional wisdom on retirement planning -- "save as much as you can" -- isn't right for everyone. We explore seven approaches to building the best postwork life. Plus: How much should you really save? Economists Ben Stein and Larry Kotlikoff square off.
Ready to Pounce
The leaders of the Mutual Series fund family go where others fear to tread, buying the debt and stocks of firms facing Chapter 11 or close to it. Do today's headlines mean they're going shopping?
Oasis of Growth
Even in a recession some stocks do well. The secret: the companies' ability to perform with little help from the broad economy. Here are some stocks poised for growth, in good times and bad.
Under the Knife: Cutting Medical Bills
Sliding-scale psychiatry. Two-fer rates on plastic surgery. Bargains for your bunions. Insiders call negotiable fees one of the "dirty little secrets" of today's health care industry. We found out what it takes to dicker with your doctor.
Ripe for the Picking
Millions of boomers are approaching retirement with nest eggs nestled in company 401(k) plans. Now financial firms are clamoring to manage that money.
Ten Things Celebrity Chefs Won't Tell You
As America's love of all things culinary intensifies, so does the visibility of its new idol: the celebrity chef. But how much of a good thing is too much?
Fishing for Bargains
Spooked by the volatility? Take comfort in the bargains.
Fund Watch
Fund investors are in for a nasty tax bill. How to make sure it doesn't happen again.
CEO Interview
As CEO of Costco, Jim Sinegal has brought cost-cutting to a new level.
Small Stocks
Small companies have had a big run recently, but these funds should find more gains.
Strategies
Many mutual funds that had closed are welcoming new money. But choose carefully.
Face-Off
Is it time to bank on financial stocks yet?
Update
In a market with few safe havens, our portfolio of commodities provided one.
A Guide of One's Own
More travelers are eschewing tour buses for small, custom excursions. We asked guides in Prague to go heavy on hidden alleys and bypass anything baroque.
Gold Diggers
They have a national federation. Some towns have banned them. Their archrivals? Archeologists. Welcome to the world of metal detecting.
Food & Wine
Put a toque on that tot -- the next wave of child celebrities could be little Mario Batalis and Emerils.
Driving Force
Infrared beams. Thermal imaging. Detection algorithms. No, it's not the latest 007 car. This isthe next generation of automotive safety.
Smart Consumer
Selling your home in a down market. Plus: Looking ahead to next year's tax return.
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