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More Discussion on Tip'd, Please!

We LOVE the comments we get on Tip'd stories, but we wish we got more of them! How can we better encourage comments? What would make YOU comment mor[...] read more »
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What to Do with Your Old 401k

T Rowe Price insists that your 401k needs "constant management." I'm not convinced. read more »
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Volatility when DCA'ing Out of an Investment

In short: When dollar-cost-averaging *out* of an investment, increased volatility decreases overall return. read more »
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When to Panic and Stop Investing in Stocks

In short: Even if the market goes far lower than anybody expects, dividend yield alone will make stocks an attractive investment. read more »
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Not All Financial Advisors Are Created Equal

Accounting scandals and broker fraud seem to be everywhere, but many advisors still have the clients' best interests in mind, not just their own. read more »
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How to Choose an Index Fund

Discusses how to choose which index(es) you want your money to track and how to choose which specific fund to invest in. read more »
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How is a Year-End Bonus Taxed?

Short version: Bonuses are taxed like any other salary/wage income. The only difference is that the amount withheld is higher. read more »
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Decrease Your Risk by Understanding Your Investments

As Warren Buffett says, risk comes from not knowing what you're doing. Over the last week, we've found that it applies to choosing money managers a[...] read more »
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20 Ways To Trim Your Budget And Survive Hard Times Ahead

Most people agree that there are some hard times ahead. The recession is going to take its toll on the economy. It is time to trim your budget![...] read more »
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Global Market Report (US Stock Market, Forex, Asian Stock Market, European Stock Market, Gold, Platinum)

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) fell 69.05 points to 8,855.09, with 25 of its 30 components sinking in early trade.
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Overdiversification: Building Your Own High-Cost Index Fund

The more mutual funds you own, the less likely it is that you'll benefit from "active management." If you own too many funds, you've essentially [...] read more »
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Are Reward Checking Accounts Worth It?

What do you think of a checking account at a small regional bank offering CD rates level yields? That’s right, a checking account that offered 5% APY[...] read more »
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Great Ways to Save Money on Car Insurance

Face it, times are tough, and they won't get any better for most people any time soon. In such difficult economic times living lean is a great idea.[...] read more »
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Investments: When to Buy and When to Sell

In summary: If you have money to invest, invest it. And only sell when you need to, not because you're convinced you know what the market will do ne[...] read more »
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MER - Management expense ratio explained

A brief explanation of MERs - management expense ratios charged on mutual funds. read more »
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