Archive for February, 2009
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February 28, 2009 by
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Leveraged ETFs are for day traders. You can't manage long-term risk with a short-term tool -- especially not with one that can blow up in your face.
Treasury Sales Defy Deficits. Comments Off
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February 27, 2009 by
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Investors are still flocking to Treasury bonds and shunning riskier debt, a signal of the continued woes plaguing the economy and financial markets.
Stocks Face Long Road Back After Crash. Comments Off
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February 26, 2009 by
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History shows that the road to recovery from a catastrophic bear market can be distressingly long.
When Kids Start Asking for the Keys. Comments Off
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February 26, 2009 by
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Once we start driving, we lock ourselves into a more expensive lifestyle. The same goes for our kids.
Asset Freeze Frustrates Many Holders. Comments Off
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February 26, 2009 by
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Dozens of Stanford investors are crying foul over their accounts being frozen by a court-appointed receiver, claiming they did not invest in the certificates of deposit at the center of fraud charges.
Five Key Steps After a Layoff. Comments Off
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February 26, 2009 by
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After a layoff, cope with the fear and confusion of what's ahead by working on a new financial plan.
‘Safe’ Fund May Still Pose Risks. Comments Off
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February 25, 2009 by
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Financial firms are seeking to lure skittish investors with products that are touted as "safe," but they can still come with pitfalls.
Worried Investors Want Gold on Hand. Comments Off
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February 25, 2009 by
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More gold investors are having the metal delivered, reflecting worries about economic prospects.
What’s in the Stimulus for You. Comments Off
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February 25, 2009 by
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Consumers will get spending money and a helping hand with some key expenses under President Obama's stimulus plan.
How to Fix 401(k)s. Comments Off
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February 24, 2009 by
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Has the 401(k) failed? In the wake of the stock-market meltdown, that question is on the minds of policy makers, academics and corporate leaders. (See the full report)