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The timing of Roth IRA conversions

Is it possible to do a Roth IRA conversion retroactively? read more »
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A Crash Course in Financial Freedom

SAVE. Don’t confuse saving money with spending less, as in “I save money when I buy things on sale.” You’re not saving at all; you’re just spending l[...] read more »
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Corporate cash hoard represents untapped potential for the economy

Corporations are taking advantage of super-low interest rates to issue bonds at little cost to themselves. Unfortunately, they are hoarding rather th[...] read more »
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Best and worst states for retirement: The complete list

Speaks for itself, poor Nevada.... #50 :( read more »
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5 Habits of Highly-Effective Credit Card Users

I freely acknowledge that credit cards aren’t for everyone. Cash is king for many people. But for those who do want a mutually beneficial relationsh[...] read more »
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How long will unemployment keep money market rates down?

Today’s stubbornly high unemployment rate could go even higher in the next nine months, even without a double-dip recession, Federal Reserve Bank of [...] read more »
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Banks to make more money on checking account overdraft fees in 2011

Banks and credit unions lost $6.3 billion following scrutiny over debit card overdraft fees and new federal regulations requiring them to get custome[...] read more »
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10 worst states for retirement

What makes a place the ideal spot for retirement -- and what makes other places a potential disaster for retirees? read more »
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Fair Housing Act: Shopping for a Mortgage Loan

Do you know what your rights are under the Fair Housing Act? If not, you may want to brush up on these federal guidelines that prohibit discriminatio[...] read more »
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President Obama’s jobs program a mixed bag for savings accounts and money market rates

Whatever your politics, you probably have something in common with President Obama: you have an interest in seeing the economy create more jobs. read more »
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How Do I Survive Until I Get My First Paycheck?

This is something that I struggled with almost 20 years ago; my transition from college to my first job was rough. A lot of my trouble was self-induc[...] read more »
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News on auto loans points to more responsible consumer behavior

There’s been a shortage of happy economic news lately, so a report on auto loans came as a welcome surprise. read more »
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Mortgage Rates Are Low, But Interest Rates on CDs are Lower

It's obvious that CD rates are low on an absolute basis, but looking at them relative to other interest rates helps put them into perspective. read more »
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Goldman Sachs--Arch Enemy, or Scapegoat?

It’s convenient, and maybe even a little satisfying, to point the finger at a small group of arrogant bankers as the villains of the crisis — especia[...] read more »
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Mild Optimism About Bank Rates After February

Movements in bank rates and any other short-term interest rates have to be measured in very small increments these days — the rates themselves are so[...] read more »
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