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As economy lags, what levers to pull?

Pressure is mounting for the US government to act soon to prevent a recession.
01/07/2008 12:00 am
Financial Q&A: Is a target-date fund right for you?

If you have questions about finances, e-mail us at: work@csmonitor.com
01/07/2008 12:00 am
Investors seek safer ride with convertible funds

The hybrid securities – bonds that can be converted to stocks – are underrated, some experts say. But they also require expertise.
01/07/2008 12:00 am
Will the bull market survive the storm?

Investors eked out modest gains last year, but now ill economic winds are whirling through Wall Street.
01/07/2008 12:00 am
A Week's Worth: Quick takes on the world of work and money

Dow dives to 12800, some gift card advice, and get ready for California's real estate auction.
01/07/2008 12:00 am
Fair tax? Flat tax? Candidates tout novel plans.

Two want to abolish the income tax – and the IRS. Others say they'd renew the Bush tax cuts.
01/04/2008 12:00 am
General Motors in hot pursuit of 'landfill-free' facilities

The auto giant aims to eliminate all waste at half its plants by 2010.
01/04/2008 12:00 am
Home prices: Where's the bottom?

Down 3.3 percent in the past year, median US home values are still 7.6 percent above 2004 levels.
01/02/2008 12:00 am