What to Do With Your Investments in Today's Iffy Market
When the financial world is panicking, you probably will, too. The best advice, though, is this: When you're nervous, don't actually do anything with your investments - and, most especially, don't throw all your money into whatever investment is soaring at the moment.
What should you do about investments? - USATODAY.com

Don't Put All Your Dollars in One Bank
Spread your money among several banks, and several FDIC-insured accounts, to stay protected.
Spread your money among several banks to stay fully protected - MarketWatch

Housing Rebound: When to Spot One
Nationally, there's still a dark cloud hanging over housing. But to check the health of your local region, look for a few key clues.
Housing rebound: When to spot one - CNNmoney

What Your Gadget Really Costs
Market researcher iSuppli digs into your Xbox, iPod, and more to find out how much they cost the makers to make. You may have paid less for it. The cost to make an iPod, Xbox, and other electronics has big bottom-line implications at Apple, Microsoft, and their peers. Some companies are willing to swallow losses on some gadgets-for instance, gaming consoles-in hopes that they'll make up the difference, and then some, on sales of related gear, such as video game software. Other companies, including Apple, are able to sell many products for a healthy profit from the get-go.
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