Kiplinger.com Highlights: January 2008
WASHINGTON (Business Wire EON) December 18, 2007 -- KIPLINGER.COM'S MAGAZINE CENTER
http://www.kiplinger.com/magazine/contents.html
Ahead
Exports Steer the Economy
Smokestack America comes to the rescue and will keep us out of recession.
http://www.kiplinger.com/magazine/archives/2008/01/exports-steer-e conomy.html
Workers to Boss: Less Stress, Please
Your employer may not know your blood pressure is rising. Set clear goals, then log off e-mail.
http://www.kiplinger.com/magazine/archives/2008/01/work-stress.htm l
Stock Options for the Rest of Us?
Money and Ethics by Knight Kiplinger
http://www.kiplinger.com/magazine/archives/2008/01/ethics.html
Drive More, Pay More?
You'll watch when and where you drive under a pay-by-the-mile plan.
http://www.kiplinger.com/magazine/archives/2008/01/drive-more-pay- more.html
The Election Effect
Presidential election years are mostly bullish for investors. Will the pattern play out this year?
http://www.kiplinger.com/magazine/archives/2008/01/election-effect .html
Homeowners Heave A Sigh of Relief
Those struggling with rate hikes find sympathetic lenders.
http://www.kiplinger.com/magazine/archives/2008/01/home-relief.htm l
Whatever You Call It, It's a Mother
Expect big tax changes in 2009. Not all of them will thrill you.
http://www.kiplinger.com/magazine/archives/2008/01/taxmother.html
Our Mighty Factories
My Point of View by Knight Kiplinger
http://www.kiplinger.com/magazine/archives/2008/01/knight-kiplinge r.html
The Right Stake in Your Company
Holding too much of the boss's stock can be hazardous to your wealth.
http://www.kiplinger.com/magazine/archives/2008/01/porfolio-doctor .html
My Favorite Fund
Opening Shot by James K. Glassman
http://www.kiplinger.com/magazine/archives/2008/01/glassman.html
Investing
Where to Invest in 2008
Profit handsomely from what's happening half a world away.
http://www.kiplinger.com/magazine/archives/2008/01/wheretoinvest.h tml
8 Stocks to Own in '08
Our picks range from a familiar phone giant to a Mexican cement maker.
http://www.kiplinger.com/magazine/archives/2008/01/8stockstoown.ht ml
5 Easy Ways to Track Your Stocks
You bought the shares. Now make sure they meet your expectations.
http://www.kiplinger.com/magazine/archives/2008/01/track-your-stoc ks.html
Political Portfolios
You can tell a lot about candidates from how they made their money and how they invest it.
http://www.kiplinger.com/magazine/archives/2008/01/politicalportfo lios.html
ETFs Target Retirement
Target-date funds are now available in low-cost exchange-traded flavors.
http://www.kiplinger.com/magazine/archives/2008/01/etfs-target-ret irement.html
Real Estate Funds to Buy Now
You won't find these five piling into the usual property stocks.
http://www.kiplinger.com/magazine/archives/2008/01/realestatefunds .html
PROMISED LAND, by Andrew Feinberg
Let Your Winners Run
http://www.kiplinger.com/magazine/archives/2008/01/feinberg.html
Can This Railroad Run Any Faster?
A British hedge fund tries to shake up an eastern rail giant.
http://www.kiplinger.com/magazine/archives/2008/01/csx.html
There's No News Like Fluffy Biz News
Keeping it light is Fox's strategy for challenging CNBC.
http://www.kiplinger.com/magazine/archives/2008/01/foxnews.html
Right on the Money
Crocs crumbles and Microsoft rallies, just as we predicted.
http://www.kiplinger.com/magazine/archives/2008/01/crocsmicrosoft html
MUTUAL FUNDS, by Russell Kinnel
Teamwork Pays Off
http://www.kiplinger.com/magazine/archives/2008/01/kinnel.html
The Exodus at Janus Group
A deep bench means the funds are still in good hands.
http://www.kiplinger.com/magazine/archives/2008/01/exodus-at-janus -group.html
A Religious Approach Pays Off
Adherence to Islamic principles helps a fund sidestep the trouble in financials.
http://www.kiplinger.com/magazine/archives/2008/01/religiousapproa ch.html
Your Money
Protect Your Retirement From These Investment Scams
Retirees are being lured by Ponzi schemes, unsuitable annuities and over-hyped investment returns.
http://www.kiplinger.com/magazine/archives/2007/12/retirement-inve stment-schemes-to-avoid.html
Will Home Prices Hit Bottom in 2008?
A rate freeze on some subprime mortgages may prevent more foreclosures, but this real estate market won't show improvement until 2009.
http://www.kiplinger.com/magazine/archives/2007/12/home-prices-200 8full.html
Is Online Banking Safe?
Online banks that are FDIC insured offer the same protection for your dollars as brick-and-mortar branches.
http://www.kiplinger.com/magazine/archives/2007/12/safe-online-ban king.html
Put Your Business Online
How to buy a web-design package, hire a consultant or do it yourself.
http://www.kiplinger.com/magazine/archives/2008/01/online-biz.html
Should I Prepay My Home Equity Loan? (The Best Way to Pay Off Debt)
Does it make sense to sell mutual funds to prepay a home-equity loan?
http://www.kiplinger.com/magazine/archives/2007/12/manage-home-equ ity-debt.html
When to Take Social Security Benefits
If you turn 62 this year, you're eligible to start your checks. But you might be better off waiting.
http://www.kiplinger.com/magazine/archives/2008/01/when-to-take-so cial-security-benefits.html
Will My Homeowner's Policy Cover My Jewelry? (Insure Your Expensive Stuff)
You need to add a low-cost insurance rider to protect jewelry and other valuables.
http://www.kiplinger.com/magazine/archives/2008/01/insure-expensiv e-jewelry.html
Your Real Cost of Living
Forget the national averages: Your personal inflation rate is likely to be higher.
http://www.kiplinger.com/magazine/archives/2008/01/cost-of-living- 2007.html
Slide Show: Cost of Living in Your Area
http://www.kiplinger.com/tools/slideshows/slideshow_pop.html?nm=Re gional-Cost-of-living-Increases-CPI
Best Short-term Investments for College
Where to stash short-term college cash: a state 529 plan or bank CDs? The answer isn't clear cut.
http://www.kiplinger.com/magazine/archives/2008/01/best-short-term -investment-options-for-college-savings.html
Ask Kim
How Can I Get a Seat on the Board?
http://www.kiplinger.com/magazine/archives/2008/01/ask-kim-january -issue.html
My Story
Update on the American Dream
http://www.kiplinger.com/magazine/archives/2008/01/my-story-achiev ing-american-dream.html
Living & Spending Wisely
iPhone Challengers
Want a better camera phone? A cheaper smart phone? These other "iPhones" may suit your fancy.
http://www.kiplinger.com/magazine/archives/2007/11/smart-phone-com petitors.html
Slide Show: Smart Phone Comparisons
http://www.kiplinger.com/tools/slideshows/slideshow_pop.html?nm=Sm art-Phones
Drive Time: Detroit's Car Industry Shows Signs of Life
Drive Time by Mark K. Solheim
http://www.kiplinger.com/columns/car/archive/2007/car1210.html
Giving Back Through Giving Circles
Simple, personalized charity groups with the power to make big changes.
http://www.kiplinger.com/magazine/archives/2008/01/giving-circles- local-philanthropy.html
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About Kiplinger
Kiplinger.com (www.kiplinger.com) offers the same great advice that appears in Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine, plus additional features that include interactive tools and calculators, daily personal finance features, stock and mutual fund quotes, Web-only columns offering timely insights into today's trends, personal finance tutorials, and up-to-the-minute business news from the new Kiplinger Business Resource Center. Founded in 1920 by W.M. Kiplinger, the Kiplinger organization developed one of the nation's first successful newsletters in modern times. In 1947, the company launched the nation's first personal finance magazine, Kiplinger's Personal Finance. Recently, the Kiplinger organization was named one of the "World's Most Ethical Companies" List by Ethisphere Magazine, and was nominated a 2007 finalist in the MINs Best of the Web awards for the redesign/relaunch of Kiplinger.com.m (www.Kiplinger.com), the leader in personal finance advice and business forecasting, announces its online editorial content for the month of January 2008:
KIPLINGER.COM'S MAGAZINE CENTER
http://www.kiplinger.com/magazine/contents.html
Ahead
Exports Steer the Economy
Smokestack America comes to the rescue and will keep us out of recession.
http://www.kiplinger.com/magazine/archives/2008/01/exports-steer-e conomy.html
Workers to Boss: Less Stress, Please
Your employer may not know your blood pressure is rising. Set clear goals, then log off e-mail.
http://www.kiplinger.com/magazine/archives/2008/01/work-stress.htm l
Stock Options for the Rest of Us?
Money and Ethics by Knight Kiplinger
http://www.kiplinger.com/magazine/archives/2008/01/ethics.html
Drive More, Pay More?
You'll watch when and where you drive under a pay-by-the-mile plan.
http://www.kiplinger.com/magazine/archives/2008/01/drive-more-pay- more.html
The Election Effect
Presidential election years are mostly bullish for investors. Will the pattern play out this year?
http://www.kiplinger.com/magazine/archives/2008/01/election-effect .html
Homeowners Heave A Sigh of Relief
Those struggling with rate hikes find sympathetic lenders.
http://www.kiplinger.com/magazine/archives/2008/01/home-relief.htm l
Whatever You Call It, It's a Mother
Expect big tax changes in 2009. Not all of them will thrill you.
http://www.kiplinger.com/magazine/archives/2008/01/taxmother.html
Our Mighty Factories
My Point of View by Knight Kiplinger
http://www.kiplinger.com/magazine/archives/2008/01/knight-kiplinge r.html
The Right Stake in Your Company
Holding too much of the boss's stock can be hazardous to your wealth.
http://www.kiplinger.com/magazine/archives/2008/01/porfolio-doctor .html
My Favorite Fund
Opening Shot by James K. Glassman
http://www.kiplinger.com/magazine/archives/2008/01/glassman.html
Investing
Where to Invest in 2008
Profit handsomely from what's happening half a world away.
http://www.kiplinger.com/magazine/archives/2008/01/wheretoinvest.h tml
8 Stocks to Own in '08
Our picks range from a familiar phone giant to a Mexican cement maker.
http://www.kiplinger.com/magazine/archives/2008/01/8stockstoown.ht ml
5 Easy Ways to Track Your Stocks
You bought the shares. Now make sure they meet your expectations.
http://www.kiplinger.com/magazine/archives/2008/01/track-your-stoc ks.html
Political Portfolios
You can tell a lot about candidates from how they made their money and how they invest it.
http://www.kiplinger.com/magazine/archives/2008/01/politicalportfo lios.html
ETFs Target Retirement
Target-date funds are now available in low-cost exchange-traded flavors.
http://www.kiplinger.com/magazine/archives/2008/01/etfs-target-ret irement.html
Real Estate Funds to Buy Now
You won't find these five piling into the usual property stocks.
http://www.kiplinger.com/magazine/archives/2008/01/realestatefunds .html
PROMISED LAND, by Andrew Feinberg
Let Your Winners Run
http://www.kiplinger.com/magazine/archives/2008/01/feinberg.html
Can This Railroad Run Any Faster?
A British hedge fund tries to shake up an eastern rail giant.
http://www.kiplinger.com/magazine/archives/2008/01/csx.html
There's No News Like Fluffy Biz News
Keeping it light is Fox's strategy for challenging CNBC.
http://www.kiplinger.com/magazine/archives/2008/01/foxnews.html
Right on the Money
Crocs crumbles and Microsoft rallies, just as we predicted.
http://www.kiplinger.com/magazine/archives/2008/01/crocsmicrosoft html
MUTUAL FUNDS, by Russell Kinnel
Teamwork Pays Off
http://www.kiplinger.com/magazine/archives/2008/01/kinnel.html
The Exodus at Janus Group
A deep bench means the funds are still in good hands.
http://www.kiplinger.com/magazine/archives/2008/01/exodus-at-janus -group.html
A Religious Approach Pays Off
Adherence to Islamic principles helps a fund sidestep the trouble in financials.
http://www.kiplinger.com/magazine/archives/2008/01/religiousapproa ch.html
Your Money
Protect Your Retirement From These Investment Scams
Retirees are being lured by Ponzi schemes, unsuitable annuities and over-hyped investment returns.
http://www.kiplinger.com/magazine/archives/2007/12/retirement-inve stment-schemes-to-avoid.html
Will Home Prices Hit Bottom in 2008?
A rate freeze on some subprime mortgages may prevent more foreclosures, but this real estate market won't show improvement until 2009.
http://www.kiplinger.com/magazine/archives/2007/12/home-prices-200 8full.html
Is Online Banking Safe?
Online banks that are FDIC insured offer the same protection for your dollars as brick-and-mortar branches.
http://www.kiplinger.com/magazine/archives/2007/12/safe-online-ban king.html
Put Your Business Online
How to buy a web-design package, hire a consultant or do it yourself.
http://www.kiplinger.com/magazine/archives/2008/01/online-biz.html
Should I Prepay My Home Equity Loan? (The Best Way to Pay Off Debt)
Does it make sense to sell mutual funds to prepay a home-equity loan?
http://www.kiplinger.com/magazine/archives/2007/12/manage-home-equ ity-debt.html
When to Take Social Security Benefits
If you turn 62 this year, you're eligible to start your checks. But you might be better off waiting.
http://www.kiplinger.com/magazine/archives/2008/01/when-to-take-so cial-security-benefits.html
Will My Homeowner's Policy Cover My Jewelry? (Insure Your Expensive Stuff)
You need to add a low-cost insurance rider to protect jewelry and other valuables.
http://www.kiplinger.com/magazine/archives/2008/01/insure-expensiv e-jewelry.html
Your Real Cost of Living
Forget the national averages: Your personal inflation rate is likely to be higher.
http://www.kiplinger.com/magazine/archives/2008/01/cost-of-living- 2007.html
Slide Show: Cost of Living in Your Area
http://www.kiplinger.com/tools/slideshows/slideshow_pop.html?nm=Re gional-Cost-of-living-Increases-CPI
Best Short-term Investments for College
Where to stash short-term college cash: a state 529 plan or bank CDs? The answer isn't clear cut.
http://www.kiplinger.com/magazine/archives/2008/01/best-short-term -investment-options-for-college-savings.html
Ask Kim
How Can I Get a Seat on the Board?
http://www.kiplinger.com/magazine/archives/2008/01/ask-kim-january -issue.html
My Story
Update on the American Dream
http://www.kiplinger.com/magazine/archives/2008/01/my-story-achiev ing-american-dream.html
Living & Spending Wisely
iPhone Challengers
Want a better camera phone? A cheaper smart phone? These other "iPhones" may suit your fancy.
http://www.kiplinger.com/magazine/archives/2007/11/smart-phone-com petitors.html
Slide Show: Smart Phone Comparisons
http://www.kiplinger.com/tools/slideshows/slideshow_pop.html?nm=Sm art-Phones
Drive Time: Detroit's Car Industry Shows Signs of Life
Drive Time by Mark K. Solheim
http://www.kiplinger.com/columns/car/archive/2007/car1210.html
Giving Back Through Giving Circles
Simple, personalized charity groups with the power to make big changes.
http://www.kiplinger.com/magazine/archives/2008/01/giving-circles- local-philanthropy.html
(Long URLs in this release may need to be copied/pasted into your Internet browser's address field. Remove the extra space if one exists.)
About Kiplinger
Kiplinger.com (www.kiplinger.com) offers the same great advice that appears in Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine, plus additional features that include interactive tools and calculators, daily personal finance features, stock and mutual fund quotes, Web-only columns offering timely insights into today's trends, personal finance tutorials, and up-to-the-minute business news from the new Kiplinger Business Resource Center. Founded in 1920 by W.M. Kiplinger, the Kiplinger organization developed one of the nation's first successful newsletters in modern times. In 1947, the company launched the nation's first personal finance magazine, Kiplinger's Personal Finance. Recently, the Kiplinger organization was named one of the "World's Most Ethical Companies" List by Ethisphere Magazine, and was nominated a 2007 finalist in the MINs Best of the Web awards for the redesign/relaunch of Kiplinger.com.
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