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When to Get Back in the Market
Stocks bounced back this spring, but millions of investors remain on the sidelines, wondering whether the market is safe again. Five signs of a real, sustainable rally.
* Also: A bull and a bear go head-to-head.
Stocks to Beat Inflation
Even though prices on everything from autos to zinc have fallen recently, some pros are betting inflation will be back—and a lot sooner than people expect. We highlight five stocks that could thrive when prices rise.
Financial Planning Gets Personal
More financial advisers are moving beyond money matters and playing counselor with their clients. Not everyone thinks that's a good idea.
Dueling for Dollars
After months of grappling with the economic crisis, banks large and small are trying all sorts of gimmicks to get new business. How to find what matters most: decent yields.
All-Inclusive Surgery
A new twist on the summer getaway: sightseeing, relaxing—and a knee replacement. More Americans are seeking care at foreign hospitals that offer low prices and luxe amenities.
Ten Things Your Lifeguard Won't Tell You
Families across the country are planning low-cost beach weekends and poolside 'staycations.' But with the recession forcing staff cuts and shorter hours, will there be enough well-trained lifeguards to keep you safe?
Portfolio Play
Small-cap stocks perk up when the economy improves.
Bond Watch
Build America bonds are on a tear but require a closer look.
The Corner Office
Kraft's Irene Rosenfeld chews on Oreo's future and more.
ETF Watch
Initial public offerings are picking up after a dry spell.
Strategies
Firms that cut 401(k) matches hurt employees and investors.
Broker
Many brokers advise rolling your 401(k) into an IRA -- with them.
Buy/Sell/Hold
The rebound of energy stocks may have further to go.
The New Surge in Solar
Here comes the sun—along with more and more devices powered by it. Solar panels and cells are showing up in lawn mowers, mobile phones and more, aiming to conserve energy and save consumers money. So far, though, results are mixed.
Are We There Yet?
A wave of recession-struck families will drive instead of fly to their summer-vacation destinations. Looking to save on gas, many will pile into crossovers—a class of vehicles that's sleeker than the station wagon or SUV that came before. We go for a test-drive.
Smart Consumer
'Secret' savings through the stimulus package; getting cash for old electronics; lifting the curtain on sneaky hotel fees.
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