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London Whale Weighs on Stock Futures

US stock futures are pointing to a much lower open today as JP Morgan Chase admits that its "London Whale" trader has racked up $2 billion in losse[...] read more »
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Euro Falls as Greece Continues to Wrangle

Greek political leaders continue to wrangle in an effort to form a government, and that is weighing on the euro, especially against the US dollar. read more »
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Gold and Oil Prices Recover Somewhat

Gold prices and oil prices are recovering from recent drops -- at least a little bit -- today as optimism makes an appearance and the US dollar pulls[...] read more »
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Dave Ramsey’s 7 Baby Steps

Among the ideas that Ramsey has developed is The Seven Baby Steps. These are steps that, if used in order, can help you get your financial house in o[...] read more »
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Want to Start a Small Business? Consider Where You Live

If you want to start a business, you need to pay attention to where you are. Some states are more friendly toward starting a small business. Other st[...] read more »
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Frugal Vacation Tips: Looking Ahead for Discounts

One of the best ways to save money while on vacation is to plan ahead for discounts. There are a number of ways to access promotions, searching them [...] read more »
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Saying No to Spending More Money

While I don’t think I would want to participate in a spending fast, I do see the value in saying no to spending more money on occasion. Indeed, I’d r[...] read more »
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The Basics of Asset Allocation

The theory behind asset allocation is that you can create a portfolio that helps you limit risks from the market with the help of the asset classes y[...] read more »
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Pros and Cons of Credit Cards

Before you make a decision about whether or not to get a credit card, it helps to consider your own financial situation, and decide which card is mos[...] read more »
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5 Biggest Lies Freelance Clients Could Be Telling You

Before you agree to a freelance job, you should know what you’re getting into. Be aware of the ways that clients try to get more out of you. read more »
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Are You Making Money Decisions While Impaired?

When you make a decision, it’s important to think clearly. This is especially true when it comes to making money decisions. However, there are a numb[...] read more »
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How To Prevent Yourself From Becoming Obsolete And The Reason Why I Haven’t Quit My Job

This is an article about my philosophy on where the world is headed and why I haven't quit my job yet. read more »
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European Problems Weigh on Global Stock Indices

European problems are likely to dominate investing news for the next few days. Right now, the situation is weighing on global stock indices. read more »
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Rand Falls to Lowest at Three Weeks as Head of Roads Agency Resign

The South African rand dropped today to the three-week low after head of the national roads agency resigned, spurring talks that South Africa’s budge[...] read more »
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US Dollar Index Retains Modest Gains

Concerns about the Greek drama playing out, as wells concerns about the state of the global economy, are weighing on riskier assets. Greenback is bei[...] read more »
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