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The New Safe Havens
In nearly every economic slowdown, a handful of industries perform better than others, especially during the early stages of the downturn. We found seven stocks in three industries that should provide calm in a financial storm.
Baby-Faced Advice
As baby boomers grow older (and wealthier), their financial advisers are getting younger. But should the over-50 crowd trust someone under 30 with their money?
Looking Up to Buffett
A former consultant who eschews e-mail and goes to work in shorts, Mohnesh Pabrai hardly fits the stereotype of a hedge fund manager. But his eight-year track record ranks among the best. His insights on today's markets and his muse, the Oracle of Omaha.
Price Profiling
Ever chatted with someone on a plane only to discover he paid half the fare you did? It's called "price optimization," and banks are now applying it to bigger-ticket items, like home loans. It's not just about your credit score anymore.
All Decked Out
Once an afterthought, outdoor decks have become one of the most cost-effective home renovations. Some sport Jacuzzis, wet bars and six-figure price tags. How much deck is too much?
Ten Things Your Airline Won't Tell You
As the indignities of flying continue to mount, disgruntled passengers everywhere want to know, how did things get this bad? And will they ever change?
The Nonpartisan Portfolio
Political uncertainty abounds, but these three stocks should succeed in any administration.
Strategies
Executives are snapping up shares of their own firms. But that's not always a good sign.
CEO Interview
Craig Dubow has steered publishing giant Gannett into new territory. Hopefully, its shares will follow.
Fund Watch
Target-date funds are supposed to make investing easier -- but they're hard to evaluate.
Sector Watch
What recession? Kids are still spending -- and persuading their parents to spend -- quite freely.
Update
We owe this portfolio's 56 percent gain to fertilizer. And that's no bull.
Cruise Control
It's a big ocean out there -- you'd think you'd never get kicked in the head by someone's snorkel fin. But when big white ships pull into tiny Caribbean ports, all bets are off.
Digital Developments
Shutterbugs looking for more creative control are dumping their point-and-shoot cameras. We test the power of the new digital SLRs.
Food & Wine
In the Lone Star state, wine is the new black gold. Or it might be, were it not for interstate-shipping hassles.
Driving Force
If Saab wants to compete with the Germans and Japanese in the near-luxury category, its redesigned 9-3 sport sedan is going to need a little more vigor.
Smart Consumer
Ways to lower your car-insurance premium. Plus: A buying guide for high-definition TV.
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