Why it's finally time to buy stocks, best online sites to buy clothes & thriftiest billionaires - Today in Money 11/4

In the News:

· Markets Rally as U.S. Goes to the Polls

· Auto Sales: Worst Month in 25 Years

· Google, Yahoo Tweak Planned Ad Deal

· Viacom Profit Falls 37% on Slower Ad Sales

· U.S. Airways to Charge for Pillows and Blankets

· Airwaves Battle Pits Dolly Parton Against Google

Why It's Finally Time to Buy Stocks
After being overpriced for more than a decade, equities now trade at sensible-but not bargain-prices.
http://money.cnn.com/2008/11/03/news/companies/stocks_tully.fortune/index.htm

12 Survival Tips for Next Four Years If Your Candidate Loses
Nearly 50% of all voters, will be miffed, mad at, angry with, even hate the new president ... no matter who wins so be an optimistand look at the next four years as an 'adventure' and you'll win!
http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/12-survival-tips-next-four/story.aspx?guid=%7B553BF989%2D92E6%2D4A91%2D82DD%2DE9532397B6FB%7D

L.L. Bean & Zappos: Best Places to Buy Clothes Online
Last year, Americans ordered more apparel, accessories, and shoes online-almost $23 billion worth-than any other category of merchandise. In a new survey by Consumer Reports rates 39 online retailers and these are the best and worst places for clothes shopping. Other top-rated sites include Land's End, Nordstrom and Cabela's. At the bottom of the list is Sears, Victoria's Secret, Lane Bryant, Haband and Newport News.
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/money/shopping/where-to-buy/online-clothing-stores/overview/online-clothing-stores-ov.htm

Thrifty Billionaires
Warren Buffet bought his Omaha, Neb., home in 1958 for $31,500. Today, Buffett is about $50 billion richer, but he still lives in the same place. The penny-pinching nature of America's second-wealthiest man is legendary. He drives a Cadillac. He prefers burgers and Cherry Cokes to a pricey steak. When a waiter once tried to pour him some rare vintage wine, Buffett covered his glass and said "No thanks, I'll take the cash." He isn't the only frugal billionaire. Meet the thriftiest in the world.
http://www.forbes.com/businessbillionaires/2008/11/03/billionaires-buffett-caudwell-biz-billies-cx_af_1103frugalbillies.html

FedEx vs UPS vs. US Postal Service
Consumer Reports ship-off puts deliveries to the test. The bottom line is all three delivered next-day mail as promised, but the good old U.S. Postal Service is often cheapest by far.
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/money/shopping/shopping-tips/fedex-vs-ups-vs-the-postal-service/overview/package-delivery-services-ov.htm

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