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Protect yourself from Bad Brokers. Red Flags to watch out for

How is it possible that thousands of clients could be scammed by one money manager? It’s a terrifying thought. read more »
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Is online education all that? Sure, if you can overcome old myths

Rapid job layoffs have created a high competitive job market which means that some colleges and universities are facing three times the enrollment. read more »
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Want to survive the recession? Be your own boss!

Continuous layoffs around the country are causing people who have only considered starting a small business or home based business to go ahead and ma[...] read more »
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The rules of 401k hardship withdrawals

Thinking about tapping your 401K to get through tough times? You may qualify for a hardship withdrawal if you meet certain conditions. read more »
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ETF Update: Spotlight on China

China's ETF (FXI) has vaulted impressively above its November lows, now leading most world indexes in intermediate-term relative strength. read more »
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A-Z real estate vocabulary for home buyers and sellers

Nothing is more fundamental to buying or selling your home than understanding the language that realtors, lenders and others in the industry use. read more »
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Why Investing in Stocks This Year Was Not a Financial Mistake

Did I make a financial mistake by investing in stocks this year? 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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Why you need a mortgage broker and where to find one

A Mortgage Broker is an individual who acts as an intermediary between you (the borrower) and banks or lending companies. read more »
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Asset Allocation for Young Investors: Go "All-In?"

For investors in their 20s who have already shown to have nearly perfect risk tolerance, is there any reason to own fixed income in their retirement [...] read more »
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Carnival of Personal Finance - Cyber Monday Edition

The best Personal Finance Carnival on the web. This week's host is The Mighty Bargain Hunter. 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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Should Financial ED be required in high school?

Should high schools require students to take Financial Ed and should there be a requirement for students to pass a financial ed course before they gr[...] read more »
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Opinion on Valueclick (VCLK)

Even if Valueclick Inc. has been very disappointing, I would own this stock for some reasons and hope for an acquisition rumor or a detailed plan. read more »
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401(k) Retirement Plans

Everything about 401(k) retirement plans! Benefits, details and more! read more »
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