Archive for July, 2009
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July 31, 2009 by
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Invest in the bubble but avoid disasters such as the housing and dot-com busts.
Investors Turn to Independent Advisers. Comments Off
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July 31, 2009 by
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Investors are switching to independent advisers for advice. But going independent isn’t as simple as it sounds.
Tax Evaders Flock to IRS to Confess Sins. Comments Off
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July 31, 2009 by
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Wealthy taxpayers have inundated the IRS with requests to come clean for past tax evasion amid a crackdown on undeclared income from overseas accounts.
Airlines Profit on Fliers’ Bad Luck. Comments Off
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July 30, 2009 by
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Industry revenue from penalties and fees is more than many realized, new Department of Transportation filings indicate.
Warning Signs Up For Leveraged ETFs. Comments Off
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July 30, 2009 by
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Morgan Stanley Smith Barney is reviewing how it sells leveraged exchange-traded funds, while Charles Schwab issued an unusual warning to clients who buy them.
Investment Product Regains Allure. Comments Off
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July 30, 2009 by
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Investors seeking both safety and a hedge against inflation are snapping up market-indexed CDs.
Should You Invest In Toxic Assets?. Comments Off
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July 29, 2009 by
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A new BlackRock fund will allow ordinary investors to put their money into mortgage-backed securities, but there’s not yet a compelling reason to invest, writes Brett Arends.
A Driving Experience. Comments Off
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July 29, 2009 by
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A Prius road trip inspires a car-stock investor to buy a stake in Toyota, with hopes of future gains.
When Cheap Is No Bargain. Comments Off
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July 28, 2009 by
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Americans' mania for good deals has cost plenty, says Ellen Ruppel Shell, author of a new book about the forces that shape our buying habits.
How to Build a Portfolio Wisely, Safely. Comments Off
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July 28, 2009 by
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How do you construct a portfolio at a time of great uncertainty? Here are portfolios built for deflation, inflation or a "Goldilocks" scenario, each with built-in insurance.