It’s been a crazy year, with bank failures, bailouts and a historic election behind us, 2008 will definitely be one to remember. In honor of the New Year, I’ve been looking back at 2008–all its ups and downs–and came up with a few investing New Year’s resolutions based on what’s happened. 1.) Don’t get caught up in the hype. This is difficult, especially if you’re a news junkie like I am, and the news is particularly relevant to your daily life, i.e., a constant barrage of information about the stock market and the economy. At the height of the...