TABLE OF CONTENTS:
DECEMBER 2007
COVER STORY
Inside the December Issue
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Is it Time to Buy Gold?
Market forces could push gold, already at a 27-year high, toward $1,000 an ounce. But expect a breather first.
Market forces could push gold, already at a 27-year high, toward $1,000 an ounce. But expect a breather first.
Shoppers: Stock Up on Toys for Next Year
A rash of recalls is likely to boost prices by up to 10% in 2008.
A rash of recalls is likely to boost prices by up to 10% in 2008.
Health Stocks on the Mend
Just what the doctor ordered: 16 recession-resistant companies that boast solid earnings gains. Plus: Five health-care funds
Just what the doctor ordered: 16 recession-resistant companies that boast solid earnings gains. Plus: Five health-care funds
The Wait Is Over: Blue Chips Are Back.
Three impressive ways to benefit from the revival of large, growing companies.
Three impressive ways to benefit from the revival of large, growing companies.
Engine Maker With a Head of Steam
Cummins is a tech company masquerading as a heavy-equipment manufacturer.
Cummins is a tech company masquerading as a heavy-equipment manufacturer.
Peril in Crocs Infested Waters
Business is booming for a footwear phenom. But keep your trigger finger on the sell button.
Business is booming for a footwear phenom. But keep your trigger finger on the sell button.
Your Tough Money Problems Solved
We provide answers to 19 of your most vexing questions -- among them how to ratchet down investment risk, cut a tax bill in retirement, qualify for a mortgage if you're self-employed, get health insurance if you're sick, find free money for college bills and more.
We provide answers to 19 of your most vexing questions -- among them how to ratchet down investment risk, cut a tax bill in retirement, qualify for a mortgage if you're self-employed, get health insurance if you're sick, find free money for college bills and more.
In Search of the Perfect Credit Score
Relax. The magic number that gets you the best interest rates may be a lot easier to achieve than you think.
Relax. The magic number that gets you the best interest rates may be a lot easier to achieve than you think.
Ask Kim
This month Kimberly Lankford answers your questions about steering clear of stocks in retirement, deducting charitable expenses, safeguarding FDIC-insured accounts and responding to a credit-card rate hike.
This month Kimberly Lankford answers your questions about steering clear of stocks in retirement, deducting charitable expenses, safeguarding FDIC-insured accounts and responding to a credit-card rate hike.
Over-the-Top Bank Fees
To avoid outrageous overdraft charges, keep close tabs and weave a safety net.
To avoid outrageous overdraft charges, keep close tabs and weave a safety net.
Kitchen Face-Lift on Two Budgets
You can cook up a new look without spending a fortune. Plus: Spice Up Your Kitchen
ONLINE EXTRA: Six Great Kitchen Makeovers.
You can cook up a new look without spending a fortune. Plus: Spice Up Your Kitchen
ONLINE EXTRA: Six Great Kitchen Makeovers.
MY STORY
The Case of the $65-Million Pants
Dry cleaners Soo Chung and Jin Nam were sued by a lawyer over a pair of suit pants.
ONLINE EXTRA: 2007 "My Story" Collection.
The Case of the $65-Million Pants
Dry cleaners Soo Chung and Jin Nam were sued by a lawyer over a pair of suit pants.
ONLINE EXTRA: 2007 "My Story" Collection.
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