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Ken and Daria's Your Money Matters Weekender

Dear Friend:

Never have the letters T-G-I-F brought so much relief! We’ve been in this business a long time, and this was easily one of the craziest weeks we’ve ever seen. The weekend not only gives us a welcome breather, it’s also a perfect time to take a step back and talk about how to survive everything that’s going on.

That’s exactly what we want to help you with in the Special Edition of Your Money Matters Weekender. So let’s take a moment to sort through it all and suggest what you should consider doing with your money in the midst of all this financial turmoil. Our video below helps you decide if investing in the market right now is a smart choice for you, and then read on for our seven steps for protecting your money.

1.	Protect Your Money in Seven Simple Steps
2.	5 Secrets Your Bank Doesn’t Want You to Know
3.	8 Smart Money-Making Moves
4.	Pay Off Those Credit Cards NOW!
5.	Is Your Bank Safe?

Should You Be Buying
Stocks Now?

What does the trouble on Wall Street mean to your portfolio? We have heard from many of your fellow readers who are wondering the same thing! If you’re contemplating buying stocks in the midst of our volatile market, make sure you watch our brand new video first. You’ll discover how investing in stocks could impact your returns, and we’ll share our top alternatives to grow and protect your money. Watch the video now.

Recommended Videos and Audio Alerts:

Attention Washington Mutual Customers! Washington Mutual is reportedly up for sale and could be the latest big bank to be forever changed.

If you are a customer of this bank, you need to take action NOW. Find out important steps to follow that will protect your money in our special alert. Even if you’re not a customer of WaMu, make sure you’re prepared anyway because we expect more trouble in the banking business. Check out our guide to determining if your bank is safe.

Bond Prices Jump: What the Heck Are Bonds, Anyway? One of the steps in the government’s latest plan for the financial crisis is to temporarily ban short-selling of financial stocks. Confused by what exactly that means? You’re not alone. Here's what you need to know about selling short and when it could end up costing more than it's worth.

7 Steps to Protect Your Money Now

Banks are failing. Brokerages are failing. Mortgage and insurance companies are failing. It’s scary out there, and we know many of you are more concerned than ever about the safety of your money. We won’t lie—you should be concerned. Here’s how you can protect yourself now in seven short steps.

10 Rules to Follow in a Volatile Market

Stocks took a pounding this past week. Monday was the worst day for the stock market since the tragic September 11 terrorist attacks. Even with the subsequent news that central banks would infuse billions into world markets and the Dow’s rebound, we’re a long way from stability. If you own stocks right now, make sure you stick to the fundamentals. Start here with our 10 simple rules.

What to Do If Your Brokerage Fails

Not too long ago, it was "just" banks that were failing. This week, Merrill Lynch was purchased by Bank of America and parts of Lehman Brothers were aquired by Barclay’s. We've told you before how to protect your bank deposits, but brokerage accounts are a whole different ballgame. Here's what you need to know.

Money Market Alert!

One of the largest money market funds did the unthinkable this week when it "broke a buck." And as investors flee to the safety of government-backed Treasury bills, the yield on T-bills dropped to 0.02%. Here's what these latest developments mean for you and what you should do about it.