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Will lower interest rates help those in trouble?

Pete the Planner discusses how low interest rates won't actually help those in need. read more »
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Living on Less: 20 Ways

If you've been affected severely by the current state of the economy, here are some creative thoughts about living on less, without any crazy extra-[...] read more »
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Can someone explain what just happened?

Forecasts were very bleak with predictions of close to 500K in job losses.But then, markets started turning around and basically went up!?! read more »
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The Economic Meltdown Meets the Tip’d Growth Curve

We launched a web site for discussing financial news right at a time when people started increasingly discussing financial news. read more »
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Media Bias vs. Reader Bias

You'd think after 35 years in this business, I'd be used to charges of media bias, but the truth is that you never really get used to them. That's[...] read more »
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How you can enjoy the profits of 2,267 companies around the world for free

The crash means 2,000+ companies around the world have cash balances exceeding their market caps. Buy them and you get their business thrown in free! read more »
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What Follows the Panic of '08?

We've had a year. At first, we only thought the real estate market would take a hit, while mildly impacting the rest of the economy. No one knew how[...] read more »
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A Do-It-Yourself Year-End Bonus

A beefed-up paycheck to help cover holiday bills? What a concept! Here's how to make it happen. read more »
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Dividends - Cash or Reinvested

A simple and brief explanation of cash dividends and reinvested dividends. read more »
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John Bogle on the Market's Decline

John Bogle (founder of Vanguard) states in an interview that investor fear--as opposed to an impending economic collapse--is the primary reason for o[...] read more »
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Five Ways to Build a Successful Business Without Debt

It's a fallacy that building a successful business requires the use of debt. Here are five ways to do it without borrowing... read more »
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Why You Need a Roth IRA

With this indispensable savings tool, your money grows tax-free, you can invest in almost anything and you get several cool perks. read more »
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One Bright Spot: Gas Prices Lowest In 5 Years

The recent dramatic fall in gas prices is a mixed blessing, with increased economic output offset by environmental destruction and a delayed adoption[...] read more »
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U.S. Bonds Popular Around the World

Lower bond yields mean that we may be able to borrow a lot without a significant increase in price. Time to spend our way out of this recession?[...] read more »
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What is leverage?

Leverage is using borrowed money to increase your potential return on investment. It is relying on debt in order to speculate. read more »
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