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Economy finally back in gear

The U.S. economy grew at a 3.5% annual rate in the third quarter, ending a string of declines over four quarters that resulted in the most severe sli[...] read more »
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Exclusive: Google to launch own phone for Android

In what is likely to be seen as disruptive to the wireless status quo, Google is working with a smartphone manufacturer to have a Google-branded phon[...] read more »
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72(t) Distribution Rules

An introduction to the 72(t) rules, which allow investors to withdraw money from an IRA prior to age 59 1/2 if they satisfy certain requirements. read more »
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Retirement Withdrawal Strategies

A look at how to order distributions from accounts during retirement. (i.e., should you take money out of your Roth first? Your 401k? Your taxable ac[...] read more »
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JoeTaxpayer>>PF Blogger Roundup

Seven personal finance articles that caught my attention this past week. Good reading. read more »
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Friday Finance Followers – I’m No History Professor Edition

The best of the personal finance blogosphere from the previous week read more »
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What NOT to Do When You are Behind on Your Bills

When you get behind on your payments there are certain things you just shouldn't do. read more »
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Tip'd Hits 20,000 Members!

"We’ve officially surpassed the 20,000 user registration mark here at Tip’d (almost exactly a year after launching). Thank you to our great communit[...] read more »
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Do Maturity Affect Spending?

What do you think? read more »
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The Best (Lowest-Cost) Index Funds

A company-by-company look at whose index funds are the best. read more »
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Black Swan Investing

How do you invest in an environment dominated by unpredictable events? (Here's my method. Yours may vary.) read more »
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Frugal Neighborhood Food and Fun

You can have affordable fun staying in the hood, here are just a few suggestions how. read more »
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Think you’ve spread your risk? Think again

Compared to the early 1990s, assets are more closely correlated making it harder to reduce risk in a portfolio. Here's the evidence, and some ideas [...] read more »
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College Savings: Roth IRA, 529 Plan, or Coverdell?

A comparison of the various options for saving for college. (Hint: Roth IRA is generally a poor choice.) read more »
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What We Can Learn From Christopher Columbus

Christopher Columbus fought through rejection and adverse conditions to achieve something no one thought was possible. read more »
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