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Proper Career and College Selection Can Save You Money

Paying for college is major investment and should be treated as least as seriously as a home purchase. It then becomes essential that parents and st[...] read more »
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Asset Allocation and Time Horizon

Conventional wisdom says that asset allocation should vary depending upon your time horizon. Does that really make sense? read more »
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Financial Literacy In Schools

Why we should teach finance in high schools read more »
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Take a Look at The Burnham Financial Industries Fund

An interview with Anton Schutz, the portfolio manager of the Burnham Financial Industries Fund (BURFX), a fund that only lost 7% in last year and is [...] read more »
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How do today’s markets compare with 1938?

Check out these eye-opening charts comparing today’s markets with 1938 and 1974. read more »
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Delta, delta, delta!

TradeKing’s Brian Overby can help-ya-help-ya-help-ya understand this key trading concept. read more »
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How Did I Get This Far In Debt?

Find out how debt sneaks up on people. You start borrowing a little money here and there and then all of a sudden you are asking yourself, How did I[...] read more »
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Balanced Funds in a Taxable Account

Why aren't balanced funds and target retirement funds good in a taxable account? read more »
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2010 401k Limits for Roth and Traditional

2010 is coming and many have been wondering if 401k contribution limits would increase, decrease or stay the same. For those that have taken steep lo[...] read more »
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Drawing the Line Between Family and Financial Advisor

Would you use your relatives or friends as a financial advisor? It could cost you your relationship. read more »
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5 Financial Rules for Women

These financial rules can help women improve their finances. And they work for men, too! read more »
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Base Salary Isn’t Everything

For those of us that still have a job we are counting our blessings, those of you who are looking for jobs are trying to find someone willing to hire[...] read more »
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The Two Numbers to Learn for Retirement

Recent economic troubles have made it painfully clear that most people are not saving nearly enough to maintain their standard of living in retiremen[...] read more »
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U.S. Savings Bond Traps: Time to Cash In

Sometimes people hold U.S. Savings Bonds past the date of final maturity. That’s a problem. read more »
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Two Months to Go: How to Finish 2009 Like a Financial Super Star

2009 hasn't been an easy year financially, but there is still plenty of time left to finish strong. Five action items you can start today to help e[...] read more »
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