Money: October 2008

Sunday, October 26, 2008

Sick economy has patients skimping

As household budgets get tight, more and more Americans are going without medical care and putting their health at risk.

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Cut your heating bills by 30%

Properly insulating a house can cut your bills in the long run. In the short run, it's expensive, so weigh your options and your budget before proceeding.

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Five reasons to buy Yahoo stock

Here's why you should buy, not bail, on Yahoo.

Dow up 172 as stocks stage a comeback

Energy stocks power an afternoon recovery on a wildly volatile day. Microsoft sharesdrift after the companycuts guidance.Former Fed chief Greenspan admits an error on the economic crisis. Foreclosure filings jump.

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After Dow's loss, Apple earnings delight

Apple profits crush estimates; Yahoo will cut 10% of its work force. Butthe Dow falls232 pointson weak earnings overall and profit-taking. Caterpillar and DuPont miss Street forecasts. Kirk Kerkorian sells a big chunk of his Ford stake.

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Need a loan? Borrow like it's 1975

Lenders have gotten pickier, like they were decades ago. You'll need to learn the new ground rules if you hope to get a mortgage, a car loan or even a credit card.

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Cash still isn't king, Buffett says

Stocks have been hammered, and many investors are fleeing to cash or stock alternatives like bonds and gold. Even now, the Oracle of Omaha says that's the wrong move. History agrees.

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Leave stocks to Buffett (for now)

The Oracle of Omaha is a better investor than you or I. But don't let his optimism lead you to dive into the market at this time. He can afford to take more risks than we can.

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For housing, no easy fix

Calls for a sweeping federal response to the housing mess are getting louder. But finding a solution isn't getting any easier.

Fact check: Plumber Joe's taxes

In speech after speech, presidential candidate John McCain hammers on the claim that his rival Barack Obama will raise taxes on many small businesses.

Your 5-minute guide to life insurance

There's no need to dwell on your demise, but you should use these 18 tips to make sure your loved ones would be taken care of. Get the right policy, and don't pay too much.

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Gas prices fall again

Gasoline prices fell again, tumbling to the lowest price in a year, according to a daily survey of credit card swipes released Sunday.

OPEC may decrease production further

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Parents, stop scaring your kids

Frightening children with economic doomsday scenarios and other doses of 'reality' is out of line. Instead, assure them your family will weather any financial troubles together.

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Dow jumps 413 on stimulus hopes

The rally erupts after Fed boss Bernanke endorses the idea of a new stimulusplan to stimulate the economy. Credit markets ease. Gas prices fall below $3 a gallon, but energy shares jump when crude moves over $74. American Express earnings cheer Street.

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5 ways to fix Wall Street

Billions of our dollars are flowing in to save the financial system, but investor confidence won't return until trust is restored. Here's the work that's needed for real reform.

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A growth industry: Tax collecting

Several states are putting more money and personnel into cracking down on tax cheats -- large and small -- to cut into their growing budget deficits.

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Ukraine to get $16.5 billion IMF loan

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Tech teeters on the brink of a recession

The tech sector took another beating Friday as fears of a global recession fed a widespread market selloff.

Why the iPod is doomed

The more a company succeeds with a business model, the harder it is to anticipate its successor.And Apple has been reluctant tomoveits digital music franchise to 'the cloud.'

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Investors terrified but also optimistic

As the markets plunged again on Friday, the reactions from working people, business owners and investors ranged from optimism to despair.

Insurers jump on bailout speculation

While the rest of Wall Street got clobbered again Friday, a handful of insurance stocks rallied sharply on speculation that the Treasury Department may soon invest in companies in the battered industry.

Playing Wall Street 'hot potato'

If you're slow in this market, you're going to get burned. With Yahoo's stock sinking, now's the time to pick up the Web's No. 1 portal. Merger talks will make it hot again.

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Fed heads toward uncharted territory

The Federal Reserve is widely expected to cut interest rates again next week. But could the Fed soon go where it has never gone before and bring them below 1%?

World leaders call for new rules for economy

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Tech stocks are risky but ripe

With prices that have sunk deeply, an aversion to debt and products many businesses consider essential, high-volatility techs may be ready for the picking.

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How to tell it's finally over

Stocks plunged again Friday. Ugh! It's getting more difficult by the day to maintain that the worst may be over.

Buying from a 'dying' car brand

With all the problems in the auto industry, you may wonder if the car brand you're thinking about buying today will be around tomorrow.

Throwing the bathroom sink at the economy

Governments and central banks of the world's leading nations have taken unprecedented coordinated actions in the past month to help out battered financial markets and economies around the globe.

The Starbucks recession indicator

Want to know how bad a country's economic downturn will be? Add up the number of outlets serving grande lattes.

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Mortgage rates fall after last week's spike

The 30-year mortgage rate fell this week after last week's spike, which was its biggest weekly jump since April 1987.

Say it with Buffett: Stocks will rise

In a trying time, Strategy Lab player John Reese echoes the wisdom of the guru he and so many others follow, but he doesn"t expect a quick turnaround.

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5 water-cooler stocks worth a look

When members of the CAPS investment community gather online to talk about stocks, these are among the companies dominating the discussion. But which are worth buying?

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Is Wall Street socialist?

Recent government interventions have been a big move away from the free market that has fueled the United States' economic power.

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The biggest tax cheats: Rich folks

Confirming what you might've always suspected, a new study shows that those with high incomes are more likely to underreport what they make.

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Bundle up for a deep credit freeze

Think paralysis in the credit markets hurts only big investors? Wait 'til this deadlock costs even more jobs and keeps you from tapping your mutual funds.

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Dow falls 514 as global worries grow

The Dow plunges on weak earnings and worries that US economic woes are spreading around the world. Amazon.com results disappoint, but Amgen makes the Street happy. Oil falls below $67 a barrel, and commodity stocks overallget slammed.

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Cutting my oil loss -- quickly

In this unforgiving market, you can't let losses grow. I guessed wrong on oil, and it's time to take my hit and move on.

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Cheap stocks? They're an illusion

Just because a share price is low doesn't mean it's a good deal. Current conditions make real bargains hard to identify, but with 3 tricks I found a trio of treats.

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Don't hold your breath for prosecutions

I've been waiting for justice to rain down on Wall Street for this mess. But nope. The experts, watchdogs and enforcers failed us, and it turns out the FBI is shorthanded.

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Crisis moves to Gulf Arab nations

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10 trends for long-term gains

What's the fastest way to restore your wounded portfolio? Put money into stocks that give you exposure to these trends. And there are some changes to the 50 Best Stocks in the World.

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Before you buy stock, spy on the CEO

How big is the boss's house? How large a stake in his company does he own? How much is he paid? What kinds of perks does he get? These clues can help you pick solid performers.

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Fear is winning for now

Armageddonworries are way overdone, and it looks like we've reached a point where long-term risks firmly favor bulls instead of bears.

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Student loan fugitives

Carl, a Florida native now living overseas, is afraid to move back to the United States. That's because he can't afford to pay his student loans.

6 ways to barter smarter online

How about some dental work in exchange for a brake job? A sagging economy translates into more online swaps of goods and services.

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Asian stocks resume downward swing

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Need a mortgage? There's still hope

While the credit crunch has altered the lending landscape, some people can still get home loans. Would you qualify?

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Wade into the market? Or plunge?

Evidence suggests that jumping right in with your money may generate better results than investing gradually over time. Here's why.

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Dow falls 312 amid market panic

US stocks tumble after routs in Asia and Europe. Financial and energystocks are the market laggards. Oil falls below $65; retail gas is cheaper than a year ago.An uptick in existing-home salesoffers some cheer. The Fed may cut interest rates next week.

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Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Relax - your pension is safe

With the stock market cratering, and once-venerable financial institutions biting the dust, you might be wondering about the safety of your traditional pension plan. I've got some good news and some bad news.

Heat costs going up this winter

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Will a freezer save you money?

With food prices rising, it may be tempting to stock up on sale items for later use. But also consider the initial purchase price of a freezer and the continuing cost of running it.

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Dow falls 508 as panic takes over Wall Street

The Dow tumbles more than 5% in part because of Fed boss Bernanke's gloomy economic outlook and continuing stress on financial companies. The Nasdaq loses more than 100 points, and the S&P 500 drops below 1,000 for the first time since 2003.

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