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The Bear Market's Silver Lining

Young investors: If your retirement or investment account took a beating by the bear market, don't worry -- and don't bail on stocks. read more »
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Campus Crackdown

Drew Avery, a 20-year-old student at the university of Arkansas, likes the convenience of paying with a credit card. But soon he and his classmates m[...] read more »
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Be Wary of Private Student Loans

Until a year or two ago, private student loans were the hottest thing on college campuses since sliced pizza. read more »
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New Credit-Card Rules Take Effect Soon

The Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009, which President Obama signed on May 22, will limit credit-card issuers' a[...] read more »
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ETF Portfolios for Every Purpose

Designed for an investor with a healthy tolerance for risk, this package is 90% in stocks and 10% in a fund that tracks commodity prices. read more »
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TRACK HOME PRICES IN YOUR AREA

On the map below, click on the state you live in to find home prices in your town. A virtual, up-to-date real estate guide lets you track historical [...] read more »
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Turn Your Pastime Into Paid Work

TURN YOUR PASSION INTO A PAYCHECK Hobbyists have an edge when pursuing jobs that match their interests and life experiences. Love to read or garden? [...] read more »
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3 Quirky ETFs Are Beating the Market

The universe of exchange-traded funds is crowded with investments you don't need. Most of this dead timber is based on investing gimmickry or follow[...] read more »
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Protect Heirs From State Estate Taxes

An estate plan that avoids federal estate tax may face state estate levies. read more »
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Good-bye, Laptop. Hello, Smart Phone.

Your next computer quite likely will be a phone. More and more executives and workers in the field are swapping their computers for the lighter Web s[...] read more »
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3 Tips for Safely Selling a Car Online

As you probably know, the government's cash for clunkers program -- which provides rebates of $3,500 to $4,500 to people who trade in gas guzzlers f[...] read more »
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Six Funds That Cut Risk - Kiplinger.com

Diversify your portfolio with these funds that don't move in tandem with the stock market. read more »
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US stock futures little changed ahead of open

U.S. stock futures are little changed Wednesday as investors hesitate to make big bets ahead of Friday's looming jobs report. read more »
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Investors Stick a Toe or Two Back in the Water

Investors' tolerance for risk didn't die in last year's financial meltdown. It was just hibernating. Today, workers are once again contributing to[...] read more »
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Best 529 College-Savings Plans

Sure, most 529 college-savings plans took a beating in the bear market, but they are still a great way to save for college. read more »
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