Make no mistake: Government and privately funded investment in public works projects – not bubble inducing, debt-financed consumer spending – will be the guiding light that leads the way out of this recession. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act – otherwise known as the “Stimulus Bill” – provides $120 billion to begin to address our nation’s crumbling infrastructure.

Native Tennessean John Templeton saw Hitler’s army roll up one Central European country after another and then take aim at Western Europe. Companies left and right were falling into bankruptcy. Stocks were nose-diving, many going for under historic lows. So what did John do at the height of this nightmarish freefall?

Investing your money and keeping it safe and sound is crucial, especially during a recession. Money Morning’s Mike Cagesso shows you a few DRIP companies to keep your eye on.

Investors need to be ready for a downright nasty earnings season. Already, we are seeing some companies cut their earnings estimates by drastic proportions. If you are not prepared, it could get painful.

The unemployment figures are downright depressing. 2008 turned out to be the worst your for jobs since the end of World War II. Will 2009 be even worse? If we continue making triple-digit gains, will any of it even matter?

David Fessler says WW Grainger (NYSE:GWW) is a great way to protect your portfolio by investing in infrastructure. The company literally provides the nuts and bolts for businesses and public institutions throughout America.