03/09/2010
How rich friends make you feel poor
Why do we find it so hard to admit to a friend -- somebody who knows and accepts us -- that we live with financial constraints? Also: Ideas for handling the problem next time.
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03/09/2010
Buffett may be your best investment
A $10,000 stake in Berkshire Hathaway in 1964 would have grown to $80 million during the Oracle of Omaha's tenure. Indexes and mutual funds are far behind.
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03/09/2010
How to trade cold, hard cash
Traders are drawn to the foreign exchange market for its volatility and the opportunity to capitalize on rising and falling markets. Risk management techniques are essential.
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03/08/2010
Is your retirement fund leaking?
Frequent trading by fund managers can inflate costs that aren't reflected in the numbers most investors watch. That's money from your retirement kitty.
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03/08/2010
Why every nation cooks its books
As we see with Greece, lying can be a recipe for disaster. But for politicians, the advantages of deception far outweigh any rewards for honesty. (And are we ready for the bitter truth?)
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03/08/2010
Save like the rich and famous
In a down economy, how are the wealthy protecting their money? Let the same advice they are receiving guide you through these hazardous financial times.
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03/08/2010
Lessons of a $618,616 death
Two years after her husband's death and almost 10 years after his cancer diagnosis, a woman examines the wrenching emotional and financial costs of keeping him alive.
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03/08/2010
10 stocks to watch this week
Upscale apparel and shoe retailer Nordstrom appears on a MSN Money list of recommended stocks. Here are StockScouter's best investment ideas.
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03/05/2010
Foreign versions of our coming crisis
Greece and the United Kingdom are suffering a dire funding problem that is headed for US shores.
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03/05/2010
Credit card debt: How to cut a deal
More than ever, credit card companies are ready to negotiate with borrowers who are in over their heads. But know your options before you commit.
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03/05/2010
How much does the national debt matter?
Economists disagree about its economic impacts. But the federal debt must ultimately be repaid via a combination of higher taxes and spending cuts.
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03/05/2010
Start investing with just $100
Faced with a dizzying array of investment options, deciding where to put your money can be daunting. But starting small doesn't mean it won't pay off big.
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03/04/2010
The hottest IPO of 2010: GM?
Thanks largely to Uncle Sam's generosity, the automaker has an excellent balance sheet and is on the road to competitiveness. Is it time for investors to hop on board?
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03/04/2010
Does your car insurer hate you?
Insurance companies won't randomly decide to drop you or raise your rates. But many things could put you on your insurer's bad side.
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03/04/2010
Is there anyplace to put your cash?
For the short term, look to dividends as a safe spot to park your money, but be ready to move into emerging markets when the time is right.
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