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Gold Prices Rally Higher after Slipping

Gold prices are rallying higher after slipping earlier. Gold prices fell as the US dollar index moved higher. However, gold prices are now on the ris[...] read more »
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US Dollar Index Higher on Big Gains against Euro, Yen

As uncertainty saturates the markets, the US dollar index is gaining ground. Even though the greenback isn't higher across the board in currency tra[...] read more »
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US Dollar Index Gains as Traders Consider Consolidation

Yesterday’s buoyant tone and risk appetite have receded, leaving the US dollar to log gains against some currencies right now. The dollar index is he[...] read more »
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Will Being Generous Help Your Finances?

Before you dismiss the idea of giving your money away, here are some good effects that generosity can have on your finances. read more »
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Regular Car Maintenance: Save Money Over Time

Car maintenance can be a pain. It takes time to bring it in to the mechanic. Sometimes, you have to pay more than you would like to. However, if you [...] read more »
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Are You Stupid if You Gamble?

Are you an idiot if you buy a lottery ticket or play the slots in Vegas? I’m not so sure that gambling always equals stupidity. Sometimes, gambling i[...] read more »
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IMF Sees Improvement in Global Economic Forecast

The International Monetary Fund has expressed a change in the global economic outlook for 2012. Now, the IMF expects the global economy to grow by 3.[...] read more »
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Euro Heads Lower in Spot Forex Trading

Euro continues to struggle in spot forex trading today, in spite of the fact that risk appetite is making an appearance in the markets today. Even th[...] read more »
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Euro Lower Against Many Counterparts

Euro is lower against many of its counterparts today, dropping as concerns about the European debt situation continue to dominate the news. read more »
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Electric and hybrid car sales surge as gas prices rise

Both the Chevy Volt and Nissan Leaf have seen increased demand in the last couple months. Although their higher initial cost had discouraged consumer[...] read more »
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China Widens Trading Band with US Dollar

You can't trade the Chinese yuan individually, but the news out of China is nevertheless quite interesting. Chinese policymakers have announced that[...] read more »
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Gold Prices Pull Back in Commodities Trading

Gold prices are pulling back in commodities trading, heading lower as the US dollar heads higher. Concerns for Spain, ahead of a bond auction, are se[...] read more »
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US Dollar Heads Higher on Spanish Concerns

Once again, the US dollar index is heading higher, gaining as concerns about what’s happening in the eurozone take precedence over much else. Greenba[...] read more »
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10 Fees That Are Worth The Money

You can feel good about paying fees if they provide enough benefit to justify the cost. Here are 10 fees that are worth the money: read more »
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How Financially Literate are You?

It is Financial Literacy Month, which is a great time to reflect on your own financial literacy skills. Your ability to manage money, in a lot ways, [...] read more »
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