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How the Fed Fostered the Oil Glut and Price Drop - Wall Street Losing Patience
This article explains the Fed's role in encouraging excess oil production that led to the inevitable price drop and examines further repercussions. |
23 Mar, 2015 |
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Consolidate Your Individual Retirement Accounts
The author argues that keeping your retirement savings with just one brokerage can cost you less now and simplify cashing out later. |
16 Feb, 2015 |
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The Pros and Cons of Cheap Oil
The author discusses why the plunge in oil prices is roiling markets worldwide and what it means for your pocketbook. |
16 Feb, 2015 |
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Europe is a Mess: Should American Investors Buy Now?
Savvy investors know that often the time to buy is when things look ugly. Right now, Europe looks pretty disheveled. |
16 Feb, 2015 |
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Hiding Money in a Tax Shelter Can Come Back to Bite You
When someone tries to sell you on a complicated scheme that promises to slash or eliminate your tax bill, think twice. It's likely to be a scam. |
16 Feb, 2015 |
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Here's What to Really Fear About the Stock Market
The good times on Wall Street can't last forever. But the key to knowing where stocks are going next is focusing on the real risks to the market, not the irrational ones. |
16 Feb, 2015 |
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7 Tax Rules That Apply to Noncash Charitable Donations
This article provides a summary of seven rules that apply to the most-common types of noncash charitable donations. |
16 Feb, 2015 |
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The Best Ways to Save for College
There's more than one way to save for college. Many families can profit from combining a few of them. |
16 Feb, 2015 |
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Insurance You Never Knew You Needed
There are several types of "second tier" insurance policies that may be beneficial. |
16 Feb, 2015 |
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5 Things You Need to Know About the Greek Debt Showdown
This author paints the picture of the standoff between Greece's new government and its international creditors. |
16 Feb, 2015 |
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Does Rebalancing Boost Returns?
This article takes a hard look at "rebelancing" often advocated by stock market advisors. |
16 Feb, 2015 |
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SBA's First Effort to Match Entrepreneurs & Lenders Is a Flop
The SBA is trying to provide a bridge between those coming to its website looking for services and those delivering those services. But this author says the program is poorly executed. |
16 Feb, 2015 |
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Marijuana Tax Up In Smoke? Don't Worry, Feds Plot 50% Tax
Colorado's tax revenue from marijuana has been disappointing. What does Uncle Sam have planned? |
16 Feb, 2015 |
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If You Hear This on a Job Interview, Run!
This writer points out you that should know exactly what you're getting into before you accept a job. |
16 Feb, 2015 |
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The Seven Deadly Sins of Activist Hedge Funds
This authors offers up some of the drawbacks to activist hedge funds. |
16 Feb, 2015 |
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How to Invest Your $600,000 IRA
What you do with a retirement account will, in the end, depend largely on two things: your tolerance for risk and your tolerance for fees. |
16 Feb, 2015 |
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What's Roiling the Stock Market?
From oil prices to the Swiss franc, this author explains why volatility is on the rise and what you should do now. |
24 Jan, 2015 |
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5 Easy Ways to Save Money Fast
Here are five fast and easy ways to reduce costs and put extra cash in your wallet that will feel more like a reward rather than a sacrifice. |
24 Jan, 2015 |
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How Obamacare Complicates the Filing of Your 2014 Tax Return
The requirement that individuals obtain health coverage or pay a penalty will be enforced for the first time on 2014 returns. |
24 Jan, 2015 |
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Many Spouses Are Cheating - Financially
One in five Americans has hidden a purchase of $500 or more from their significant other, according to a new study, and an estimated 7.2 million Americans have a bank account or credit card that their spouse doesn't know about. |
24 Jan, 2015 |
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2015: The Global Economy's 'Sink or Swim' Moment
This author says the global economy is facing a 'sink or swim' situation now that central banks have done all they can to pump liquidity into the markets.
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24 Jan, 2015 |
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Hatch Sees 'Real Momentum' for Tax Reform This Year
The new chairman of the Senate Finance Committee said here is "real momentum" for an overhaul of the U.S. tax code this year. He has expressed optimism about working on business taxes with President Obama. |
24 Jan, 2015 |
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If Oil Drops Below $30 a Barrel, Brace for a Global Recession
The price of oil is about $17 a barrel away from signaling that a global recession is inevitable, according to a new survey of investment professionals. |
24 Jan, 2015 |
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4 Ways to Avoid Having to Pinch Pennies During Retirement
Half of us need to make serious financial changes—or we won't be able to maintain our standard of living once retired. This article offers four solutions. |
24 Jan, 2015 |
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6 Ways Sellers Can Bounce Back From A Low Appraisal
The good news is that a low appraisal on a home sale doesn't have to be a deal killer. Having a knowledgeable agent at your side can make all the difference. |
24 Jan, 2015 |
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Why Investors Shouldn't Worry About Market Volatility
This article adopts a long-term approach to investing and advises readers to do the same. |
24 Jan, 2015 |
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Why Foreign Stocks Are Primed For A Comeback
America has led this whole six-year bull market. Increasingly, investors are wondering whether they should just junk overseas stocks and stay home. This author disagrees. |
24 Jan, 2015 |
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Is The Bull Market Back At Baseball Card And Autograph Shows?
Is the market for such collectibles heating up? This author takes a look. |
24 Jan, 2015 |
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Why You Need Your Own Business Cards
Maybe you have a job already, but you still need your own business cards. Here's why. |
24 Jan, 2015 |
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Lower Inflation: Another Chance For Government Mistakes
Word inflation is falling along with oil prices. This article examines the economic repercussions. |
24 Jan, 2015 |
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How to Pass Down a Vacation Home
Make a detailed plan for the home's future to avoid family feuds down the road. |
13 Dec, 2014 |
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7 Smart Ways to Lower Your Taxable Income
Reducing your taxable income is one of the most effective ways to lower your taxes. While it's late in the year now, there's still time to improve your 2014 tax situation.
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13 Dec, 2014 |
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Getting a Mortgage Is About to Get Easier
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the two government-backed mortgage giants that backstop a majority of all mortgages, have put new lending guidelines in place that should make it easier for borrowers to secure loans. |
13 Dec, 2014 |
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Is This Finally the End of the Bull Market?
is this the beginning of a long-awaited correction -- a pullback of 10% from recent highs? The author investigates. |
13 Dec, 2014 |
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Time to Tax-Loss Harvest?
Although it's been a good year for the stock market, thee still may be opportunities for loss harvesting. Here are the tax advantages. |
13 Dec, 2014 |
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4 Reasons Collapsing Oil Prices Are Rattling Stocks
Falling oil prices are supposed to be good news for the U.S. economy. Nevertheless, crude's astonishingly rapid decline has served to rattle investors, and here's why. |
13 Dec, 2014 |
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4 Tips for Year-End Charitable Tax Deductions
As year-end approaches, many taxpayers consider last minute donations. Here are some important rules to know. |
13 Dec, 2014 |
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16 Key Considerations Before Rolling Your 401(k) to an IRA
When you change jobs you have four options concerning the vested money you have amassed in your 401(k) plan. Here are 16 prime considerations. |
13 Dec, 2014 |
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6 Decisions Every Investor Must Make
The author proposes six of the most impactful decisions every investor makes, either by design or default. |
13 Dec, 2014 |
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Why You Don't (Yet) Have an Annuity in Your 401(k)
Few plans offer annuities as an investment option in a 401(k). But this could be changing due to two recent rulings. |
13 Dec, 2014 |
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To Economic Hell In A Hurry? Relax And Recall 1998
When upheaval is the order of the day in the world economy, the stock market is stuttering and pundits predict worsening situations on the horizon, this author says you can take heart by looking back at 1998. |
13 Dec, 2014 |
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Wall Street Reverses Ban on Trading Derivatives Backed by Uncle Sam
Congress has been pressured by Wall Street banks into a key change in the law that will allow the trading of risky financial derivatives in bank operations insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. |
13 Dec, 2014 |
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How Successful People Squash Stress
The ability to manage your emotions and remain calm under pressure has a direct link to your performance. |
13 Dec, 2014 |
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Is The 7Twelve Portfolio The Best Way To Diversify Your Investments?
The author discusses a diversification method consisting of of 12 equal slices of mutual funds drawn from seven asset classes. |
13 Dec, 2014 |
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Keep The Money In The Family: Refinance A Student Loan With A Wealthy Relative
This article explores the situation where an intra-family loan might make sense. |
13 Dec, 2014 |
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Retirees, Protect Yourself From Fraudsters
Seniors are a target for financial abuse, but you can take steps to help prevent you or a loved one from becoming a victim.
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14 Nov, 2014 |
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Why This Bull Market Will Keep Running
A top strategist cites falling oil prices and bond yields along with rising consumer confidence. |
14 Nov, 2014 |
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14 IRS Audit Red Flags
Ever wonder why some tax returns are eyeballed by the IRS while most are ignored? Here are 14 red flags that draw attention.
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14 Nov, 2014 |
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Key Questions to Ask Your Financial Advisor
Considering what you've saved, where you want to live and what kind of health you'll be in, here are four questions you can ask your financial planner to help you embrace retirement with a solid financial strategy. |
14 Nov, 2014 |
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3 Reasons You'll Likely Get a Raise in 2015
2015 is expected to usher in some much needed wage growth for U.S. workers. This article presents an overview. |
14 Nov, 2014 |
