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As the market nears the end of an awful quarter, continued economic stress and problems for banks will weigh on investors' minds. J.C. Penney says consumers are cutting their spending. Lehman Bros. gets an upgrade but may have been the victim of a $250 million fraud.

Financial experts offer 5 rules for protecting yourself and your money when times are tough. A strategy now could keep fear in check later.

The stronger metals and sturdier construction of today's autos make it harder than ever to cut accident victims out of crumpled vehicles -- but the new technology saves lives, too.