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EPA Makes Mountaintop Removal Cheaper, Ea

Bush administration makes it even easier to dig for coal, regardless of what it does to the mountain where the digging is done. read more »
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Volatility Increases Return: Mathematical Proof (Video)

A video walk-through explaining why greater volatility leads to greater return. read more »
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25 Holiday Gifts for Clients

This giving philosophy brings up the delicate matter of expenses. For one, the IRS says that you can deduct no more than $25 for each gift ...[...] read more »
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Investing with Leverage (or Margin)

Leverage is a great tool for investors to increase their returns but the risks are high! Be very careful as even professionals get burned! read more »
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How to Plan and Deal with Unexpected Money Drains

I got hit with a medical bill and initially I was frustrated. However, I realized that I've done many things to prevent unexpected charges from rui[...] read more »
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The Oldest Banks in the World

Everytime you turn on the news or open the paper, it seems like another bank has folded or been merged into the embrace of another, larger concern. H[...] read more »
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Student Returns from Africa Charity Mission to Hounding Debt Collectors Over Stolen Phone

A medical student is being chased for payment by phone company 3 after a thief stole his mobile and racked up £1,500 worth of calls. read more »
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We lose over a half a trillion dollars to the market year after year after year

The Wall Street Bailout is quickly reaching into the trillions-of-dollars, and many analysts are speculating as to the current running total of the o[...] read more »
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The Misdiagnosis of America

We are being told what is wrong, and we are being told the solution. But are the proposed problems and solutions right? read more »
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How Long Is Long Term?

How long is long term? This article examines how long we need to invest to get a positive return or the average return (based on historical data). read more »
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10 Ways Digg Could Stay Profitable and Independent

Increased advertising will sustain, but not drive, Digg. The company can increase its user base through acquisitions and cross its fingers with ads, [...] read more »
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Holiday shopping off to higher start

Reports show Black Friday gains, but caution that key retail season may still end up weak. read more »
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10-Year Treasury Bond Yield Drops Below 3% For The First Time Ever

The yield on the 10-year Treasury bond has fallen below 3% for the first time ever, with negative implications for the US economy. read more »
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Greater Volatility = Greater Returns

Short version: When dollar-cost-averaging into an investment, greater volatility will increase your returns. read more »
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Broke vs. Poor: Which One Are You?

Great financial psychology article on the difference between broke and poor. This should certainly spark a good discussion. read more »
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