THIS WEEK:

• Reflections on a very difficult year for stock investors (0:58)
• 2009: More tough times ahead or recovery time? (22:20)
  
• Paul's Outrage: Bad advisors are more costly than Bernie Madoff (6:43)
• Our Guest: MarketWatch.com writer Paul Farrell (6:43)

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This week on Sound Investing...

First, a bit of history: 2008 will go down as one of the worst years ever for stock investors. The major indexes are on track to decline between 35 and 45 percent.  However, despite the pain there are lessons to be learned…and here they are.

Will 2009 bring more tough times or recovery?  Paul, Tom and Don have their own ideas and are happy to share!

Is it a Myth or Reality:  You should use index funds for your core investments, and add actively managed funds to boost returns.

Plus Paul’s Outrage:  Bad advisors are more costly than Bernie Madoff.

Our guest is MarketWatch columnist and author Paul Farrell.