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ETF’s vs. Index funds: The good, the bad, and the ugly

Let’s compare two scenarios: investing $10,000 in an ETF vs. and index fund. (Warning: Plot Spoiler: A good index fund is as good as an ETF; however[...] read more »
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PoliGazette » Consumer prices fall for first time in 54 years

It is a logical byproduct of a serious recession, but it is troubling nonetheless. Prices only fall when demand decreases. Demand only decreases when[...] read more »
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Chicago, IL - Nation's Second-Biggest Mall Operator Files for Chapter 11

General Growth Properties Inc., the nation's second-largest mall operator, said early Thursday it had filed for bankruptcy protection after failing [...] read more »
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How Fast Can You Pay off Your Smallest Debt Challenge and Tips

This isn’t a suggestion. This is a, “let’s get down to business and reach a goal and talk about it when we’re done” call to action. read more »
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Opportunity cost when starting a business

It's not a popular message in the personal finance blogosphere, but the fact is if you've got something to lose then starting a business is a more [...] read more »
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Airline Terminal Project Will Stimulate Santa Barbara Construction

Great article on Santa Barbara construction and the Airport project read more »
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Google Q1 2009 : AdWords Network Driving GOOG to 400+

Reasons why Google stock is soaring and expected to hit 400 has a lot to do with the expansion of Google AdWords advertising within Google properties[...] read more »
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Investing Basics: Asset Allocation using 10-5-3 Rule

This rule is just one tool in your long-term investment plan. read more »
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Is China Easing Off It's Currency Manipulation?

Evidence suggests that China may be manipulating its currency a little less than in the past. Not that it matters. Even if China continues manipulati[...] read more »
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The Impact of Costs on Mutual Fund Returns

A mathematical look (with charts!) at how mutual fund costs affect investment results. read more »
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Joseph A Banks - Defying All Odds

Jos. A. Banks Clothiers, Inc. (JOSB) has delivered stunning results despite a very difficult economic environment. The company handily beat expectati[...] read more »
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Top 5 Popular Tax Cheats

With money tighter than ever, you might want to stiff Uncle Sam. (Note: This is not legal.) A tax expert weighs in on five ways to hypothetically ben[...] read more »
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Obama's economic update a hedge to good news - Los Angeles Times

The president warns there will be 'more job loss, more foreclosures and more pain' before the recession ends, but says in a speech that his policie[...] read more »
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Intel beats Wall Street views, but fuzzy projections sink shares - MarketWatch

The company did project sales to be roughly flat from the first quarter and gross margins in the mid-40s, which were disappointing to some analysts w[...] read more »
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Financial Planning For Newlyweds

A good financial planning for the newly weds or for those who are about to be getting married is a very important aspect of their future life togethe[...] read more »
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