Smart Money Moves - Weekender

One of the most important questions we face heading into 2008 is the economy. Former Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan recently warned of a possible recession, and other “experts” are wrestling with the same question. We want to know what you think:

	Yes, I think we're headed for a recession.
	No, I don't think we're headed for a recession.

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. For our analysis of what to expect, click here to listen to Daria’s take on what looks to be a not-so-rosy picture.

Resolving to Resolve

Got any resolutions in mind for the New Year? Sure, we all do. We just came across a recent poll that showed how many people kept their resolutions from a year ago. Care to take a guess?

Half! That’s right, 50% did not keep their resolutions…but 50% did!

No matter which group you fall into, we pledge to help you keep your money resolutions in 2008 and put you on the path to fulfilling your dreams. We'll talk more in our Friday visit and in the coming weeks, so stay tuned!

The Biggest Story of 2007
And What It Means for You
Hands down, the big story of this past year was the whole subprime mess, related credit crunch and steep downturn in housing prices. Whether you bought or sold a house or not, this whole debacle affects you. (It certainly affected the stock market!) Read on to learn how and learn our four top suggestions for what you should do now.

How to Get Your Finances
Organized in 2008
If you're like many of us, you have a few things you'd like to do better in the New Year. One of the goals we hear most often from our listeners and readers is getting organized, especially with all of their money records and paperwork. Let us help you get off to a flying start! Click here to learn which financial records you need to keep - and for how long.

Do Your Annual Credit Check Now!
One of the smartest money moves you can make is to check your credit rating at least once each year. There are still a few days left in 2007, so if you haven't done it yet, there's still time! It important to know this information and to make sure nobody has stolen your identity - especially after you've been using credit cards for holiday shopping. Here's how to do it and what you need to look for in your credit report.

Last-Minute Donations
Are you donating money to charity at this holiday time of year? We encourage you to consider it. You help a good cause and get a tax break to boot - now that's a win-win! Sadly, there are also some not-so-good charities out there and even outright scams that are more than willing to take your money. Let us show you how to make sure your money goes to a worthy organization.