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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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Handling the Bank Bailouts

Claim that at a bare minimum the common stockholders of failing banks should be wiped out, regardless of what kind of "bailout" is offered. read more »
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