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Defensive Driving

“What am I going to do?” That was the first thought that ran through Bill Perkins’ mind upon learning he would lose the Pontiac franchise that comprised some 60% of revenues for the flagship dealership of his automotive empire. While he still maintained the GMC line and another pair of outlets that sold Chevrolets, the disappearance of Pontiac models could wreck Bill Perkins Automotive Group (No. 13 on the be auto dealers list with $111.2 million in revenues), the business he spent 20 years building.

How’s Your HEART?

How’s Your HEART?

Pamela Thomas had always received a ­perfect bill of health, but at age 38, Thomas’ life changed. She became one of roughly 5.5 million Americans diagnosed with congestive heart failure.

The Bare Essentials

At its heart, stock investing is about owning a piece of a business whose potential you believe in. While that sounds like a no-brainer, many investors have lost sight of that fundamental truth, says Douglas Coe, managing partner and chief investment strategist at Moody Reid Financial Advisors in Kansas City, Missouri. As Coe sees it, the process of picking stocks for your portfolio shouldn’t be any more complicated than buying into solid businesses. “I think about owning companies, not stocks,” says Coe.

A Woman’s Guide to Money Management

Creating a financial plan should be on everyone’s to-do list. Financial planning is not solely for the rich, nor should it be left up to your significant other. It is important for everyone—especially women—to develop a financial plan.

Play Games with Your Money

If you’ve always wanted to start investing but have always been afraid of losing money, get over it. It’s time to jump in there and make your money work for you.

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