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High Yield Certificates of Deposit

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?

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

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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Will The American Consumer Return?

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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CD Ladders: Some Personal Experience

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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Wise Investors Stay Away From The Forex Market - Amateur Asset Allocator

Get-rich-quick schemes relating to the Forex market abound, but wise investors stay away. The Forex market is much more likely to be your quickest p[...] read more »
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What Is The First Step To Investing?

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

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

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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Investing Money While In College

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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A Different Kind of Stimulus -- Rewarding Our Troops

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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AIG and Populist Rage

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

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?

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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Protectionism: A Prisoner’s Dilemma?

While protectionism is often seen as a Prisoner's dilemma, does history even bear this out? If you are the last to resort to tariffs and hindering [...] read more »
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