Booming Brazil: The new China
South America's largest country is rich in natural resources, low in corruption and, as oil prices soar, on its way to energy self-sufficiency. It's not too late for investors to jump in -- and here's how.
Archive for May 14, 2008
Insurance scammers prey on seniors
Some unscrupulous agents are misrepresenting Medicare policies and even signing up retirees without their knowledge. Here's how to protect yourself and your loved ones.
What Your Keyboard Says About You
Don't look like a Luddite--invest in a keyboard that'll get potential customers peering over your shoulder.
Dow up 66, but late selling trims gains
A benign Consumer Price Index report and lower crude oil prices help stocks. But investors take profits on such key stocks as Apple and Google. Icahn organizes a slate to run for Yahoo's board. General Electric will sell its appliance business.
Lender’s goof slams credit scores
A foul-up by student-loan company Sallie Mae temporarily sends hundreds of thousands of Americans' scores plunging. Here's how to find out whether you got hit -- and what to do now.
Jobs that thrive in a recession
Think you can't get blood from a stone? A downturn is a boom time for businesses that recover money or assets, usually from people who have fallen on hard times.
Tiny Smart car scores big on safety
The pint-size 2008 Smart fortwo receives the highest rating in front-end and side-impact testing by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.