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2008 Investing Outlook

The Shenyang Olympic Sports Stadium. (Sheng Li/Reuters)

Best Careers 2007

Actuary or Architect?

Here's where to look if you're considering a fresh career start in 2007. Get sortable salary data and information on overrated careers.

Best Places to Retire

America's Best Places to Retire (Charlie Archambault for USN&WR)

See America's Best Places to Retire

Retirement may be a ways away. But that doesn't mean you can't think about where you might spend your golden years.

Reader Photos

Check out our readers' favorite retirement spots here. Have a photo of a retirement spot you'd like to share? Send it to retirementphotos@usnews.com

Suggest a Spot

From California to the Carolinas, where do you think you'll retire? What cities should have been on our list?

Personal Investing Guide

Warren Buffett (James Shepherd for USN&WR)

How to Make Money the Buffett Way

OK, you might not amass $52 billion, but mimicking the "Oracle of Omaha" is a good start.

CARS

2007 Volkswagen GTI (Volkswagen)

See Which Sports Cars Are Best for a Family

Here are lively rides (including some convertibles!) that have room for two car seats in back and a stroller in the trunk.

Low-Cost Retirement Destinations Do Exist

You've earned it: a great place to settle down after years of hard work. And it can be affordable, too. U.S. News has found 10 low-cost gems worth a closer look.

Best Places to Work in the Federal Government

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Government Accountability Office, and Securities and Exchange Commission are among the best large federal agencies for which to work.

Car Guide

Car Guide

Best Family Haulers That Aren’t Minivans

Park that boxy kidmobile and put a little pizazz in your driving. Here are the best 'alternavans' — alternatives to minivans — on the road today.

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James Pethokoukis

Jim Pethokoukis

The Recession That Wasn't

Time is running out for the horrific downturn that many bears have predicted.

Kimberly Palmer

Kim Palmer (Jeffrey MacMillan for USN&WR)

The $2,000 Kiss

A relationship expert argues that expressing affection can replace shopping.

David LaGesse

David LaGesse

MySpace to Open Profile Data to Other Sites

Web socialites could share profile data with Yahoo and eBay.

Marianne Lavelle

Marianne Lavelle. (Charlie Archambault for USN&WR)

Stockpiling Our Way to $120-Per-Barrel Crude?

The price run-up was predicted months ago.

Rick Newman

Rick Newman

What's Going Right With the Economy

There are bright spots in the gloom, if you know where to look.

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