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Mutual Fund Analysis

Posted by BradleyJohnson 1134 days ago, popular 1134 days ago (http://investingfirststeps.com)
Category: Funds and ETFs | Tags: funds investing mutual funds stocks
Suggests that there is not much advantage to trying to analyze a mutual fund versus trying to analyze a stock. Why spend the time researching active[...] read more »
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Is the Mortgage Crisis Over?

Posted by BradleyJohnson 1135 days ago, popular 1135 days ago (http://worthyposts.com)
Category: Economy | Tags: crisis debt defaults home loans mortgage
While the sub-prime mortgage crisis may be nearing an end, it may be overly optimistic to think that the mortgage crisis as a whole is over. read more »
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High Yield Certificates of Deposit

Posted by BradleyJohnson 1136 days ago, popular 1135 days ago (http://www.securesaving.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: banking cds high yield saving yield
Many people wind up putting their money into CDs that are giving them sub-optimal rates. Others put them into CDs when another investment makes more[...] read more »
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Is the Financial Sector a Utility?

Posted by BradleyJohnson 1137 days ago, popular 1137 days ago (http://personalfinanceandinvesting.com)
Category: Economy | Tags: banking economy policy fiancials
Many are pushing for increased regulation on the financial sector in response to the financial crisis. While free markets have proven effective for [...] read more »
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Government Bond Market

Posted by BradleyJohnson 1142 days ago, popular 1142 days ago (http://www.securesaving.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: bond market bonds saving security
The government bond market is widely perceived as a safe place to put your savings. Is this a realistic option for you and what are the differences [...] read more »
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CD Ladders: Some Personal Experience

Posted by BradleyJohnson 1144 days ago, popular 1144 days ago (http://personalfinanceandinvesting.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: banking cd cd ladder cds reviews saving
Building a CD ladder is a good way to get good returns on your cash, but it's often not as easily done as said. Here are some tips and bank reviews[...] read more »
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Will The American Consumer Return?

Posted by BradleyJohnson 1144 days ago, popular 1144 days ago (http://worthyposts.com)
Category: Economy | Tags: consumer consumption debt economy
The American consumer has been the engine of much of the world's economy, but can it return? Or do businesses need to prepare for a new paradigm in[...] read more »
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What Is The First Step To Investing?

Posted by BradleyJohnson 1149 days ago, popular 1149 days ago (http://investingfirststeps.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: beginners bonds investing stocks
A lot of people are ready to start "investing," but aren't even really sure what it means. Before you put your money at risk, make sure you under[...] read more »
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5 ETFs That Can Help Balance Your Portfolio

Posted by BradleyJohnson 1150 days ago, popular 1150 days ago (http://personalfinanceandinvesting.com)
Category: Funds and ETFs | Tags: diversification etfs funds gold treasury
If you're looking to add some dimension to your portfolio, ETFs can offer a way to diversify. We like diversity in our stocks, so why not add some d[...] read more »
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FDIC Insurance Explained

Posted by BradleyJohnson 1151 days ago, popular 1151 days ago (http://www.securesaving.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: banking cds fdic insurance money saving
Understanding FDIC insurance can be a key component to having confidence that your savings are secure. Be sure you understand how FDIC insurance wor[...] read more »
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A Different Kind of Stimulus -- Rewarding Our Troops

Posted by BradleyJohnson 1156 days ago, popular 1156 days ago (http://personalfinanceandinvesting.com)
Category: Economy | Tags: economy finance military stimulus
In a time of increased spending across the board, we are in effect cutting our defense spending. What is the basis that all other kinds of spending [...] read more »
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Investing Money While In College

Posted by BradleyJohnson 1156 days ago, popular 1156 days ago (http://investingfirststeps.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: college education investing money
Many youngsters are anxious to get started in the world of investing, however is college a good time to start? What are the pros and cons of investi[...] read more »
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AIG and Populist Rage

Posted by BradleyJohnson 1167 days ago, popular 1167 days ago (http://personalfinanceandinvesting.com)
Category: Business | Tags: aig bailout crisis finance
The AIG bonus situation is infuriating, but are we willing to throw out the rule of law over it? Very little about the situation is fair, yet we see[...] read more »
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Basic Investment Template

Posted by BradleyJohnson 1170 days ago, popular 1170 days ago (http://personalfinanceandinvesting.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: beginners investing planning
A ongoing series of articles designed to help people look at their finances at a high level and develop a robust strategy. Many people focus on the [...] read more »
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Is the Debt Snowball an Atkins Diet?

Posted by BradleyJohnson 1174 days ago, popular 1174 days ago (http://personalfinanceandinvesting.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: debt debt snowball personal finance
The "Debt Snowball" is a method for debt reduction that has gained huge popularity due to gurus like Dave Ramsey. While it has undoubtedly helped [...] read more »
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