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Be well prepared for the new year with FORBES' 2016 Investment Guide. Inside, learn how to avoid taxes the legal way, what certain investors believe Russia's market will bring for 2016 and money's future with "The Fintech 50." Also inside, the largest charities in the country, FORBESLIFE's guide to the top spirits for the holiday season and who made the most money in 2015. 

2016 INVESTMENT GUIDE

THE FINTECH 50- Edited by Janet Novack and Matt Schifrin

Reported by Samantha Sharf, Laura Shin, Lauren Gensler and Maggie McGrath

The future of money.

HIGH ON THE HOG- Susan Adams

Once Michael Milken’s buddy at Drexel, Chris Andersen has thrown himself into raising the Kobe beef of swine.

RETIREMENT BOOGEYMAN- William Baldwin

It may seem dead now, but inflation could wreck your golden years. What’s your insurance policy?

2016’S BOLDEST BET- Kenneth Rapoza

Russia is an economic basket case, but a few brave investors think this will be the year the Russian bear turns into a raging bull. 

FORBES BRANDVOICE- with Fidelity Investments

The drivers of international equity outperformance

SMALL STOCKS- Jim Oberweis

Nosebleed stocks worth the price.

FORBESLIFE HOLIDAY SPIRITS GUIDE 2015- Richard Nalley

Whiskey and Champagne with the investment.

FIXED-INCOME WATCH- Richard Lehmann

Discounted closed-ends with delicious yields.

TECH INTELLIGENCE- Jon D. Markman

Riding the rise of the machines.

ULTIMATE BOND ETF BUYER’S GUIDE- William Baldwin

A three-part formula for finding the best fixed-income fund.

ELECTRONIC NAGGING- Samantha Sharf 

Pensions are out. Employee “financial wellness” advice is in. HelloWallett provides it on the cheap. 

CLOUDY SECURITY- Kelly Phillips Erb

Your financial planner, CPA and lawyer are joining the tech revolution. Be afraid.

PAY LESS TAX- William Baldwin

Five (legal) opportunities to end-run the IRS.

TAX-FREE TRANSFER- Ashlea Ebeling

Move wealth to the next generation before interest rates rise.

PAPER LIONS- Zack O’Malley Greenburg

As national and regional publications crumble, local newsweeklies are making a quiet comeback.

REAL ESTATE FOR THE AGES- Nathan Vardi

Life-stage investing is the latest buzz phrase on financial marketers’ lips. When it comes to real estate, Harrison Street Capital is proving that it really works.

FACT & COMMENT- Steve Forbes

The New York Times’ leaden analysis of gold. Plus: Forbes All-Star Eateries in New York.

LEADERBOARD

AMERICAN PASTORAL

Welcome to Conyers Farm, where Greenwich, Conn.’s real money lives.

THE LARGEST CHARITIES IN THE U.S.

These 50 nonprofits pulled in $33 billion last year.

THE RIGHT INGREDIENTS

Japan’s king of home cooking is the world’s newest billionaire. Plus: Mack C. Chase, the richest man in New Mexico.

STAR SCORES

Will The Force Awakens turn its young new stars into Hollywood Jedi masters? Plus: Who made the most money in 2015?

SEAL THE DEAL: SERIOUSLY WAISTED

Elegant belts that’ll keep your pants up in style.

CONVERSATION

Melinda Gates gets global huzzahs for her female-focused philanthropy; readers ponder the fate of Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer.

THOUGHT LEADERS

CURRENT EVENTS- Paul Johnson

Absolute evil, absolute folly.

INNOVATION RULES- Rich Karlgaard

To your prosperous 2016!

THOUGHTS

On goodwill.