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Simplify Your Life

Americans have too many bills, too many retirement plans and too much clutter, all of which make a rough economy even more stressful. We offer 12 tips for streamlining your life -- and profiting along the way.

More Feature Stories In the September 2008 Issue

Vanishing Legacy

Several million Americans suffer from some form of dementia. As if that weren't enough, their loved ones are finding that the illness wreaks havoc on the family finances, too.

Ready for a Recharge

The government's efforts to stimulate the economy are going to benefit some savvy companies. We found four stocks ready to capitalize on a rebound.

Buffett's Best Man

For 43 years Charlie Munger has been Warren Buffett's silent partner -- and, some say, the secret to his success. In an exclusive interview, Munger tells us how the markets got into their current mess and how investors can keep their heads above water.

Wheeling and Dealing

With auto sales at their lowest level in 13 years and high gas prices chasing customers off the lot, new-car deals are plentiful. But getting a bargain on the luxury side can be tougher. We test-drive the wheels and the deals.

Ten Things Millionaires Won't Tell You

They might drive fancy cars, but they also hunt for discounts and worry about retirement.

Street Smart

The Pulverized P/E

This reliable metric isn't so helpful in today's market.

Fund Watch

An absolute-return fund sounds great -- but the moniker is meaningless.

CEO Interview

Toll Brothers' Robert Toll on fixing the housing market.

Face-Off

Motorola: Time to redial?

Midcap Watch

No credit? No problem -- Rent-A-Center is here.

401(k) Watch

Workers still have too much of their employers' stock.

Update

Our green portfolio went up, then down. But stay with us.

Smart Spending

Off-Season Confidential

Sure, off-peak trips let you save a bundle and avoid the crowds. But did your travel agent happen to mention that most of the local restaurants would be closed or that construction workers might spoil your afternoon siesta?

The Write Stuff

This may be the age of instant messaging, but people are still in the market for good old-fashioned ink. Bermuda's Premier Ewart Brown tests a handful of fountain pens and signs off on the best one.

Food & Wine

Leading wine critics are gushing so much over the 2005 vintage, you'd think they've been swallowing instead of spitting. The SmartMoney wine panel convenes for a taste test.

Smart Consumer

How to make sure your money's safe -- without keeping it under your mattress.

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SmartMoney Columnists

James B. Stewart

Common Sense

James B. Stewart

A crisis can be an opportunity for investors -- or it can just be a real mess. How to tell the difference.

Peter Keating

The New Retirement

Peter Keating

Retirement U: College towns offer more than just classes to audit.

Roger Lowenstein

Unconventional Wisdom

Roger Lowenstein

The presidential election offers the starkest choice in years on economic issues.

Jack Hough

Stockscreen

Jack Hough

Who will make a killing on the electric car?

Stephanie AuWerter

Ask SmartMoney

Stephanie AuWerter

Where should my wife and I go for help in paying down our consumer debt?

Anne Kadet

Tough Customer

Anne Kadet

You've barely walked 10 steps from the cashier and they're asking to see your receipt. What gives?

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