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Why the US Treasury Should Have Had Warren Buffett Structure the Goldman Sachs Deal

Posted by jimmyatkinson 1230 days ago (http://www.fundmasteryblog.com)
Category: Economy | Tags: buffett goldman sachs us treasury
The way to bail out the banks was not to have the U.S. Treasury invest directly. Instead, a better plan would have been for the Treasury to create a [...] read more »
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10 ETF Predictions for 2009

Posted by jimmyatkinson 1252 days ago (http://www.etftrends.com)
Category: Funds and ETFs | Tags: 2009 etfs exchanged traded funds
Some predictions include: a hedge funds implosion will lead to an explosion in ETFs; commodity ETFs will climb; and investors will wise up about fees[...] read more »
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What's Left in Fed's Toolbox After Historic Rate Cut?

Posted by jimmyatkinson 1258 days ago (http://www.etftrends.com)
Category: Economy | Tags: fed interest rates monetary policy
The rate cut is the lowest on record. The Fed said it would use "all available tools" to combat the crisis but these other tools are new and untest[...] read more »
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GM & Toyota: A Tale of Two Car Companies

Posted by jimmyatkinson 1259 days ago (http://www.fundmasteryblog.com)
Category: Business | Tags: automakers gm toyota
In 2007, GM and Toyota each sold 9.37 million cars worldwide. But Toyota made $1,800 on each unit sold while GM lost $4,100 per sale. What gives? read more »
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5 Things Every ETF Investor Should Know

Posted by jimmyatkinson 1266 days ago, popular 1265 days ago (http://www.etftrends.com)
Category: Funds and ETFs | Tags: etfs exchange traded funds taxes
Size, liquidity, spreads, leverage, and taxes are five points that every ETF investor should be aware of. read more »
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TIPS Treasury ETF that Investors Could Use

Posted by jimmyatkinson 1269 days ago (http://www.etftrends.com)
Category: Funds and ETFs | Tags: inflation tips treasury etf
While investors worry about possible inflationary consequences, Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) may just be the right investment now. read more »
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Should Smaller Auto Technology Startups Get Funded?

Posted by jimmyatkinson 1273 days ago (http://electricnick.com)
Category: Business | Tags: automakers bailout cars green
If the Big 3 get a government bailout, should smaller startups with proven track records in developing more fuel efficient vehicles be included too? read more »
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Key Rates: 1980 vs 2008

Posted by jimmyatkinson 1277 days ago (http://www.fundmasteryblog.com)
Category: Economy | Tags: inflation mortgage unemployment
So, when people tell you this is the worst downturn since the Great Depression, just quote a few facts and figures from 1980. read more »
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Five Best Places for Your Cash Right Now

Posted by jimmyatkinson 1279 days ago, popular 1278 days ago (http://www.etftrends.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: cash etfs investing investments
In this market, putting your cash under a mattress may appear more promising than investing, but a few places are offering safety and a decent yield.[...] read more »
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The Problem With Detroit Automakers

Posted by jimmyatkinson 1285 days ago (http://electricnick.com)
Category: Business | Tags: automakers cars chrysler ford gm
The big 3 in Detroit are in complete agony from a market they neglected to deal with. And now? 3 private companies are asking a government for money.[...] read more »
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5 Ways to Protect Your ETF Portfolio Now

Posted by jimmyatkinson 1285 days ago (http://www.etftrends.com)
Category: Funds and ETFs | Tags: etfs portfolio stock market
The Dow Jones has tumbled to lows not seen since 2003, and many must be wondering how they can protect their ETF portfolios in times like these. read more »
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Inflation vs. Deflation

Posted by jimmyatkinson 1285 days ago (http://www.fundmasteryblog.com)
Category: Economy | Tags: deflation inflation
With shares in the stock market plummeting, real estate prices falling, and bond prices and commodities down, another specter has arisen: deflation. read more »
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ETFs the Place to Be When Market Rebounds

Posted by jimmyatkinson 1285 days ago (http://www.etftrends.com)
Category: Funds and ETFs | Tags: etfs exchange traded funds market
Strategies for using the price-to-book ratio and 50- to 200-day moving averages for knowing when to get back in. read more »
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Mitt Romney: Let Detroit Go Bankrupt

Posted by jimmyatkinson 1285 days ago (http://www.nytimes.com)
Category: Business | Tags: automakers chrysler ford gm romney
Mitt Romney explains why he believes it is in the best interest of the American automotive industry to allow GM, Chrysler, and Ford to go bankrupt. read more »
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Citigroup to Sell Assets, Cut More Jobs

Posted by jimmyatkinson 1287 days ago (http://www.nytimes.com)
Category: Business | Tags: citigroup economy jobs wall street
Citigroup announced Monday that it would cut another 24,000 jobs, bringing its total reductions in the coming months to 52,000. read more »
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