Americans are buying more wine than before, but they’re shying away from higher-priced bottles. That’s making it tough on the industry but creating deals for consumers.
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Archive for the “MSN Money” CategoryArticles from MSN Money. A lot has changed since the recession began, including the roles stocks and bonds play in investors’ portfolios. For starters, get used to more cash, catastrophes and regulation. There’s oil aplenty in the short term, but the savvy investor will look at the energy crisis that appears to be lurking in the future — and act accordingly. From the simple to the exotic, here are steps you can take to protect your investments from a modest market correction — or something more dire. In the next year, the IRS plans to look closely at small-business owners, the self-employed and those with overseas accounts. Here’s how to be ready if an auditor comes knocking. If you’re tired of being bullied by credit card issuers, don’t tell them to kiss off just yet. First know how and when to do it right — without trashing your credit scores. Signs of a recovery look promising in manufacturing, auto sales, real estate and other key sectors. But problems remain, and you should start protecting your portfolio now. Jobs remain scarce, the government announced this week ahead of a ‘jobs summit’ called by the White House to consider what Washington can do to spur job creation. Populist outrage is stoking calls for change, but all the central bank really needs is more transparency and a plan for the next time panic strikes at a company too big to fail. The holidays — a season of giving and joy — are almost here. It’s also your last chance to cut your 2009 taxes. (Keep those receipts when you give to charities!) Stay-at-home mothers have many reasons for pursuing higher education. Instead of questioning them, let’s push for policies that would make life easier for all moms. StockScouter, MSN Money’s stock-picking tool, identifies companies building momentum that can be sustained as the economy recovers from the recession. After throttling down for a depression that didn’t happen, companies are sitting on billions in excess money. The likely result: A spending spree that could get the economy rolling. Investing for retirement can be rough task when you’re facing day-to-day struggles in a down economy. These investment vehicles offer simplicity, safety and a decent return. If you moved after filing your 2008 return and never gave the IRS your new address, some of that money could be yours. Claim it easily by phone or Internet. |
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