Archive for October, 2009
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October 29, 2009 by
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Some companies are running out of shares for their employee stock purchase plans.
Investment Paradigm Shifts. Comments Off
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October 28, 2009 by
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Even as investment managers have grown more conservative, the giant swathe of the world labeled "emerging markets" is graduating to the big league, fundamentally changing the calculation of risk in portfolios.
Learning to Love Insider Trading. Comments Off
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October 26, 2009 by
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Here's a hot tip: Want to keep companies honest, make the markets work more efficiently and encourage investors to diversify? Let insiders buy and sell, argues Donald J. Boudreaux.
A Young Manager’s Guide to Taking Charge of Her Own Career. Comments Off
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October 26, 2009 by
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Nitin Gupta of Spencer Stuart India on how to make sure you get the promotion and not the axe.
Fixing Troubled Mortgages for Elderly. Comments Off
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October 21, 2009 by
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Option adjustable-rate mortgages are proving nearly as toxic as subprime mortgages. To help certain seniors, banks are using a novel strategy.
Surprise! Your 401(k) Is Rebounding. Comments Off
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October 21, 2009 by
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You might be surprised at how much your nest egg has rebounded as the DJIA has climbed back above 10000, especially if you've got a healthy mix of stocks and bonds and you've continued to make new contributions.
How to Bootstrap Your Business. Comments Off
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October 19, 2009 by
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When you start a company with little money and no outside funding— carefully monitoring expenses while you're growing— your growth model is often referred to as "bootstrapping."
No Amnesty, But Evaders Still Welcome. Comments Off
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October 17, 2009 by
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The end of a limited-amnesty deal isn't expected to stop Americans with secret Swiss bank accounts from coming in from the cold. They may just find the reception a little chillier.
Spare Me the Extended Warranty. Comments Off
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October 15, 2009 by
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There's no mystery why retailers push extended warranties. The mystery is why consumers keep buying them.
Inflation Protection: No Guarantees. Comments Off
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October 14, 2009 by
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Funds holding indexed bonds, gold and commodities are popular as hedges against rising prices. Time will tell if they can deliver. (See the full report)