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Plunge protection funds: Pros and cons

Is it worth keeping cash aside to invest when the market plummets? Perhaps - but not for the reason you think. read more »
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Plan to buy as stocks fall

Times of great fear reward thoughtful investors who have a plan for just such occasions. read more »
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Is Your Home Really Going To Be A Retirement Asset?

It is true that your home is likely to be your biggest purchase, but it may not do to rely too heavily on your home's equity for retirement. read more »
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Should You Start Your Own Business?

Many dream of the day when they run their own business. But are you suited for it. Should you start your own business? Some some considerations in st[...] read more »
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Promising Canadian Dividend Stocks

You don’t have to look across the ocean to find solid foreign dividend stocks. Our neighbor to the north, Canada, has plenty of promising dividend st[...] read more »
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Emerging Markets Get a Boost from Data Out of China

Chinese data -- and an expectation that Ben Bernanke is ready to take measures to save the economy -- are giving emerging markets a boost today. read more »
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How to avoid a lemon and save money when buying a used car

With parents sending their kids off to college, some of them might be in the market for a reliable used car so that their offspring can drive back to[...] read more »
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Will We See Gold $1,900 Soon?

Spot gold prices reached for $1,900 before paring gains. But the precious metal is still close to this benchmark, and could reach it soon. read more »
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How to live off investment income

To live off investment income, you need to set up a sensible and robust system that can cater for fluctuating dividend and other payments without der[...] read more »
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Investing in Caledonia Investments

The Caledonia Investment Trust is on a near-20% discount yet its record is excellent and its holdings are doing well. This looks like a good opportun[...] read more »
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Maxims of Sir John Templeton

The contrarian legend Sir John Templeton is one of the greatest investors of all time. Here's some of his tips. read more »
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Kindle books about money and investing

If you want to learn about money and investing in the most modern way possible, then these eBooks will get you started! read more »
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Synthetic ETF risks

ETFs have been popularised as the ultimate safety first investment for the masses. But now major bodies are warning of unforeseen dangers. read more »
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Pay off mortgage or invest?

Everyone wants to pay off their mortgage, but while debt is still cheap would you be better off investing in stocks? read more »
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A Simple Trick to Get iTunes Songs at a Significant Discount « Len Penzo dot Com

Savvy shoppers know that the iTunes Store often sells the exact same songs for different prices. To prove it, I did a little shopping and took some s[...] read more »
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