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WSJ: Bonds Investors At Risk If Interest Rates Rise

When interest rates go up, as in 1994, investors in longer-term bonds can get slaughtered. At today's high prices and low yields, bonds are riskier [...] read more »
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Reader Poll: Shape of the Economic Recovery

While most economists think that we will see a U-shaped recovery, a few others consider the possibility of a V-shaped recovery or a W-shaped recovery[...] read more »
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How Do You Define Wealth?

Everyone has a different idea of what wealth is. Some of these are geographic. A Manhattanite strutting down Fifth Avenue will give you a different a[...] read more »
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5 Reasons Banks Are Profiting in a Recession

Investors and consumers are still reeling from the recession, but the nation’s big banks are posting huge, unexpected profits. read more »
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Don’t Trade Without a “Stop”

When you're conducting any trade you should always identify the point when you're wrong. Then remove your ability to ignore your decisions. read more »
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My Plans for Growth in a Down Economy

I recommend a systematic, incremental approach to growth during hard times. read more »
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Use Google Apps to Start Your Business for Less

Google Apps offers a suite of collaborative office tools that can help you start your business for less. read more »
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Suburban Dollar - Tax Day Tea Parties

A look at the tea parties planned for April 15th 2009 read more »
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Has Glenn Beck Gone Insane?

Has Glenn Beck gone insane? Not all, but most of his tirade centers around the state of the economy. What he does on his show is beyond inflammatory[...] 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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Is the Market Really Recovering?

There's been a big run-up in stocks over the last week. Does it mean the market is set for a quick recovery? Many experts think so... read more »
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Inside AIG: How Is This Acceptable? A Modern Witch Hunt

A high earner quits AIG and writes exactly why in a well thought out letter. We can't blindly punish people without knowing the full story. Everyo[...] read more »
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Op-Ed Contributor - Dear A.I.G., I Quit! - NYTimes.com

Amidst all the hysteria, the true AIG story is not being told. read more »
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Government Plans to Help Buy $1 Trillion of Toxic Assets

$1 trillion dollars but this time everyone likes the plan. Is it really good or another plan that will cost tax payers lots of money? read more »
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The Ugly Truth: Credit Card Companies Don’t Want You to Pay Off Your Debt

Credit card companies actually want you to carry a balance from month to month, collecting interest fees. read more »
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