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Bargain Shopping Stampede Kills – Are You Kidding Me?

A bargain shopping frenzy turned into a crazy activity. read more »
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Getting Rich or Getting Friends?

Is it better to have happy friends or more money? read more »
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Should You Walk Away From Your Home?

You’ve worked like crazy to stay on top of bills for years. You may have already fought your way back from bad credit and don’t want to let your cred[...] read more »
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Lower Debt and an Emergency Fund to Prepare (?) for a Recession

It may be too let to prepare for the current recession but it is never too late (or too early) to get a handle on one's financial life. read more »
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Causes of Stock Market Returns (Long-Term vs. Short-Term)

Over the long-term, market returns are determined by earnings growth and dividend yield. Over the short-term, returns are determined by temporary mar[...] read more »
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We lose over a half a trillion dollars to the market year after year after year

The Wall Street Bailout is quickly reaching into the trillions-of-dollars, and many analysts are speculating as to the current running total of the o[...] read more »
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The visual guide to the financial crisis

It is now fairly established that the recent crisis in US sub-prime housing market is the primary reason behind the global economic melt-down. In o[...] read more »
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How Long Is Long Term?

How long is long term? This article examines how long we need to invest to get a positive return or the average return (based on historical data). read more »
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The 100% Stock Portfolio: Why Not?

If you have a long enough time horizon and a high enough tolerance for volatility, what's to stop you from allocating your entire portfolio to stock[...] read more »
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An Introductory Guide to Startup Funding

This is a comprehensive but straightforward guide on raising venture capital or angel investment for your startup. read more »
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Funding Your Startup Dream: 33 Tips

Aspiring entrepreneurs, take note: some interesting ways to fund your startup dream business. read more »
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Review your budget regularly after you get one set up

Once a budget is set up, it is essential to review it periodically. read more »
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Raising Money Smart Kids: Debt is the Monster Hiding in Your Closet

If you think there's such thing as "good debt", this article will help you see the light and teach your children to see the light; good debt is a [...] read more »
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Why the Dollar is Getting Stronger

Strong demand for US debt, as well as general fear, are sending investors back to the greenback. read more »
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Lower Debt? – No Choice. Yes.

How the bank suspended an entire home equity line of credit and why. What are the personal and macro-economic implications of such a move. [...] read more »
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