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Unions Look for Help from Labor Relations Board

President Obama recently switched the positions of the agency's only two board members, taking the chairmanship away from Republican Peter Schaumber[...] read more »
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My First Stock Purchase

At the end of January, my points on the card were redeemed for the first time, and a few impatient days later, I had $38 dollars to start investing. read more »
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Which is the Best Broker for an IRA?

Anywhere, just open one! If you want mutual funds, open an account with the company that offers the funds you want, like Vanguard, Fidelity, etc; bec[...] read more »
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Do You Have Enough Home Insurance?

For many homeowners, home insurance is paid for in escrow as part of the monthly mortgage payment—making it easy to forget about entirely. But it's [...] read more »
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Simple Explanation of the Credit Crisis

We keep hearing news from people losing their homes to banks needing more capital. One thing I keep hearing over and over again is “It’s so amazing t[...] read more »
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Tax Tips for Senior Citizens

Many retirees may think they can forgo those annoying 1040 forms now that they’re no longer earning a regular paycheck, for instance. read more »
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What Tax Season Taught Me About Personal Finance

This winter marks my fourth season as a volunteer tax preparer under the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program, which provides free tax preparation[...] read more »
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Bargains Replace Billionaires on St. Barts

he Caribbean island is enjoying a momentary hiatus from the endless crowds and notoriously sky-high prices that have made it a winter beacon for vaca[...] read more »
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Is “Buy and Hold” Still a Good Investing Strategy?

From the time I started investing for the long term, almost all the advice I’ve read has pointed towards buying stocks (usually in the form of index [...] read more »
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When Will the Recession End?

Consumer confidence is stumbling, the stock market is tumbling, and unemployemnt is soaring. We’re now 14+ months into a severe recession, and the ne[...] read more »
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Debit v. Credit: What You Need to Know

You may use your debit card because it keeps you on a tighter budget. But when it comes to fraud, your credit card may offer better protection. read more »
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Don’t Donate Money To Charity

This Devil’s Advocate post will cover something that’s bound to elicit a lot of discussion - here are four reasons why you shouldn’t donate money to [...] read more »
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Outside Looking In: How Others View Our Spending

Over the past couple of years, many of my friends have told me, “I can’t believe you write about personal finance.” To be honest, I can’t believe it [...] read more »
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How Bad Can It Get?

Before you bail out of stocks -- or start to invest again -- it may be worthwhile to look closely at stock-market history. read more »
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How the Stimulus Will Change Your Travel Plans

President Obama’s economic stimulus plan should eventually provide travelers with better roads, faster trains, more modern airports and smoother air [...] read more »
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