http://moneycentral.msn.comInvesting & Personal Finance Articles by MSN ExpertsCopyright 2006 Microsoften-ushttp://sc.msn.com/global/c/lgpos/MSFT_pos.gifhttp://moneycentral.msn.comCommentaryThe winter games are big business, with advertisers and other sponsors paying huge sums to try to reach the world's consumers. But the Great Recession may foil their plans.Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:15:00 GMThttp://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Investing/CompanyFocus/less-gold-for-olympic-sponsors.aspxInvesting/CompanyFocus/http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Investing/CompanyFocus/less-gold-for-olympic-sponsors.aspxMichael BrushWild optimism about economic growth is at the heart of the Obama administration's plans to shrink the federal budget deficit. And that's not the only problem.Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:00:00 GMThttp://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Investing/JubaksJournal/growth-wont-dig-us-out-of-this-hole.aspxInvesting/JubaksJournal/http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Investing/JubaksJournal/growth-wont-dig-us-out-of-this-hole.aspxJim JubakInvestment guru Charles Ellis suggests portfolios for investors of any age using just 2 funds -- with an emphasis on foreign stocks.Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:00:00 GMThttp://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Investing/MutualFunds/the-worlds-simplest-portfolio.aspxInvesting/MutualFunds/http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Investing/MutualFunds/the-worlds-simplest-portfolio.aspxKiplinger's Personal Finance MagazineThe nation's unemployment rate fell in January, but employers shed 20,000 jobs, the Labor Department says. Here's a look behind the contradictory numbers.Fri, 05 Feb 2010 20:54:00 GMThttp://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Investing/Extra/what-a-9-point-7-unemployment-rate-means.aspxInvesting/Extra/http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Investing/Extra/what-a-9-point-7-unemployment-rate-means.aspxU.S. News & World ReportUnusually strong crosscurrents are creating chaos in markets all over. We need to step back to sort out what's happening with stocks, bonds, currencies and gold.Fri, 05 Feb 2010 20:00:00 GMThttp://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Investing/ContrarianChronicles/confused-so-are-the-markets.aspxInvesting/ContrarianChronicles/http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Investing/ContrarianChronicles/confused-so-are-the-markets.aspxBill FleckensteinNeither the cell phone carrier nor Apple, the smart phone's designer, predicted the popularity of the iPhone, to the chagrin of both companies and their customers.   Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:28:00 GMThttp://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Investing/Extra/atts-iphone-mess-creates-tough-choices.aspxInvesting/Extra/http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Investing/Extra/atts-iphone-mess-creates-tough-choices.aspxBusinessWeekThere's a lot of talk about China and India, and for good reason. But Jubak's Global Three-Part Asset Allocator suggests another country's long-term prospects are even brighter.Thu, 04 Feb 2010 23:00:00 GMThttp://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Investing/JubaksJournal/how-to-pick-2020s-hot-stocks-now.aspxInvesting/JubaksJournal/http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Investing/JubaksJournal/how-to-pick-2020s-hot-stocks-now.aspxJim JubakDot-coms, the beverage industry and carmakers will air ads during Sunday's game. But only a few names should make the cut for your portfolio.Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:00:00 GMThttp://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Investing/FindHotStocks/super-bowl-stocks-that-will-score-big.aspxInvesting/FindHotStocks/http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Investing/FindHotStocks/super-bowl-stocks-that-will-score-big.aspxKiplinger's Personal Finance MagazineA wave of populist outrage has put financial overhaul back onto the agenda in Washington, D.C. But what's being considered might not prevent another meltdown.Tue, 02 Feb 2010 23:00:00 GMThttp://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Investing/CompanyFocus/6-banking-reforms-we-really-need.aspxInvesting/CompanyFocus/http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Investing/CompanyFocus/6-banking-reforms-we-really-need.aspxMichael BrushOptimists are counting on the growing Chinese consumer class to spend the world back to prosperity. But a new study suggests that won't be so easy.Mon, 01 Feb 2010 22:00:00 GMThttp://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Investing/JubaksJournal/can-china-save-the-global-economy.aspxInvesting/JubaksJournal/http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Investing/JubaksJournal/can-china-save-the-global-economy.aspxJim JubakStockScouter, MSN Money's stock-picking tool, highlights companies with momentum that can be sustained as the economy recovers. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:40:00 GMThttp://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Investing/FindHotStocks/StockScouter-Top-50.aspxInvesting/FindHotStocks/http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Investing/FindHotStocks/StockScouter-Top-50.aspxMSN Money staffAlthough technology had a rough January, it was last year's hottest sector. The recent pullback, along with 3 other key factors, makes this a good time to get back in.Fri, 29 Jan 2010 23:00:00 GMThttp://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Investing/FindHotStocks/10-great-tech-stocks-for-2010.aspxInvesting/FindHotStocks/http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Investing/FindHotStocks/10-great-tech-stocks-for-2010.aspxKiplinger's Personal Finance MagazineAs the Japanese automaker struggles with recalls, its reputation and customer loyalty are in jeopardy. Wall Street turns a cold shoulder, while Ford picks up speed. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:23:00 GMThttp://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Investing/Extra/toyota-faces-a-rough-road-ahead.aspxInvesting/Extra/http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Investing/Extra/toyota-faces-a-rough-road-ahead.aspxBarron'sIt's not a popular idea right now as pundits predict a full economic recovery. But history and current trends suggest a different possibility that investors should prepare for.Thu, 28 Jan 2010 23:00:00 GMThttp://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Investing/JubaksJournal/what-if-consumer-demand-is-dead.aspxInvesting/JubaksJournal/http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Investing/JubaksJournal/what-if-consumer-demand-is-dead.aspxJim JubakData suggest that for the next year or so, the market may shuffle sideways or slowly down a few percentage points. Yet some sectors are likely to continue to prosper.Thu, 28 Jan 2010 22:15:00 GMThttp://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Investing/SuperModels/markman-get-ready-for-the-go-nowhere-market.aspxInvesting/SuperModels/http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Investing/SuperModels/markman-get-ready-for-the-go-nowhere-market.aspxJon MarkmanExchange-traded funds that are invested broadly in growth and international stocks are the places to be this year. Here's how to build a portfolio with low expenses and the right balance.Wed, 27 Jan 2010 23:54:00 GMThttp://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Investing/MutualFunds/the-5-best-etfs-for-2010.aspxInvesting/MutualFunds/http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Investing/MutualFunds/the-5-best-etfs-for-2010.aspxKiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine