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Euro Falls as Eurobond Debate Begins

Eurozone growth has been sluggish, verging on recession, and that is impacting the ability of member states to handle their sovereign debt. One of th[...] read more »
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US Dollar Preferred on Japan Downgrade

US dollar is higher across the board in currency trading on the FX market today. Greenback is getting a boost in forex trading as risk aversion sets [...] read more »
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Calls for Eurozone Bonds Increase

Calls for eurozone bonds are on the rise right now, with a number of organizations calling for jointly issued euro bonds which would provide new borr[...] read more »
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Pound Falls as CPI & HPI Drop

The Great Britain pound fell against the US dollar today after reports showed that inflation slowed and house prices unexpectedly declined, adding in[...] read more »
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Canadian Dollar Drops Against US Dollar on Risk Aversion

High beta currencies like the Canadian dollar are dropping, thanks to a desire for safe haven. Loonie is headed lower against the US dollar today, ev[...] read more »
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Why "For Sale by Owner" May Not be the Best Choice When Selling Your Home

If you are looking to sell your home here’s Kukurudza’s short list of reasons why Realtors are worth the commission you pay them. read more »
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Reflections on a Frugal Japanese Life

Our author recounts her husbands frugal upbringing in Japan and how it helped them to afford college education for their kids,retirement, and more. read more »
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Spring Market Correction By the Numbers

We’ve had a massive market rally followed by a rather significant correction. Renewed debt worries coupled with a significant global growth slowdown [...] read more »
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Don’t Let Money Rule Your Life

A number of studies support the claim that money ultimately makes people unhappy. How do you make it so that money doesn’t rule your life? read more »
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Should You Invest in Commodities?

Should you invest in commodities? It's important to realize that commodities trading comes with an increased amount of perceived risk. read more »
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I’m a Fan of Gift Cards, But At What Cost?

It sounds like buying gift cards can do no wrong, but that is not exactly the case. Those gift cards might be stolen. read more »
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Facebook IPO Disappoints, Eurozone Remains in Focus

Last week’s big news was the Facebook (FB) IPO. In spite of a great deal of hype leading up to the IPO, the offering fell flat. The Facebook IPO did [...] read more »
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Inheriting an IRA - Beneficiaries, Distribution Rules, Withdrawals

One way you might end up with a retirement account is by inheriting an IRA. However, it’s important to realize that there are some interesting rules [...] read more »
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Do You Really Need $150,000 a Year to Live Comfortably?

Can you afford the basics? What are the basics, anyway? According to a recent article in USA Today, it takes about $150,000 a year in order to cover [...] read more »
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How to Calculate PMI?

When you buy a home with the help of a mortgage, there is a good chance that you will need to purchase mortgage insurance. Here's how it's calculat[...] read more »
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