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Investing Basics

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5 Resources To Learn To Retire Rich
Find out what you need to know to plan for retirement, and which resources do the best job of showing the way. Read More

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• Play The Market Like Tiger Plays Golf
• Digging Deeper Into Bull And Bear Markets
• Determining Risk And The Risk Pyramid

Stocks

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The Murky Waters Of The IPO Market
Thinking of investing here? We give you five tips to remember. Read More

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• 6 Common Misconceptions About Dividends
• Buying Into Corporate Research & Development (R&D)
• When Insiders Buy, Should Investors Join Them?

Mutual Fund Investor

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A Brief History Of The Hedge Fund
Find out how this U.S.-born investment innovation became a $1-trillion industry that's both praised and vilified by the media. Read More

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• Money Market Mutual Funds: A Better Savings Account
• The Lowdown On No-Load Mutual Funds
• Why It Pays To Be A Lazy Investor

Forex

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The Louvre Accord: The Fight Against U.S. Dollar Deflation
After the Plaza Accord, the U.S. dollar continuously declined. In an effort to put on the brakes, the G6 convened. Read More

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• The Plaza Accord: The World Intervenes In Currency Markets
• America's Loss Is The Currency Market's Gain
• The Most Reliable Indicator You've Never Heard Of

Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs)

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Why ETFs Are A-OK
Exchange-traded funds provide unique opportunities for investors. Find out how. Read More

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• Mutual Fund Or ETF: Which Is Right For You?
• ETF Tracking Errors: Is Your Fund Falling Short?
• 5 ETFs Flaws You Shouldn't Overlook

Active Trading

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Candlestick Charting: Perfecting The Art
Take a look at continuation patterns and how they can confirm or deny trends. Read More

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• Top-Down Analysis: Finding The Right Stocks And Sectors
• Candlesticks Light The Way To Logical Trading
• Candlestick Charting: What Is It?

Bonds

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Spice Up Your Portfolio With International Bonds
Going global can add flavor and diversity to an otherwise bland basket of bonds. Read More

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• Climb The Bond Ladder To Higher Income
• Top 6 Uses For Bonds
• Ultra-Short Bond Funds: More Risk Than Reward?

Economics

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Commodities That Move The Markets
Find out how the everyday items you use can affect your investments. Read More

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• Beeronomics: Factors Affecting Your Pint
• Money Market Mayhem: The Reserve Fund Meltdown
• Peak Oil: Problems And Possibilities

Financial Careers

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The 5 Most Influential Bankers Of All Time
These bankers shaped the current financial system - though some didn't live to see the fruits of their labor. Read More

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• Wanna Be A Bigwig? Try Investment Banking
• Becoming A Financial Analyst
• Preparing For A Career As A Portfolio Manager

Financial Theory

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How Credit Cards Built A Plastic Empire
A decade before Mastercard or Visa existed, the first credit card company was introduced. Read More

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• These Financial Products Are Too Complex For The Average Joe
• Investing Lessons From Across The Pond
• Andre Kostolany: Germany's Stock Market Guru

Fundamental Analysis

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Accounting For Differences In Oil And Gas Accounting
How a company accounts for its expenses affects how its net income and cash flow numbers are reported. Read More

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• EBITDA: Challenging The Calculation
• Getting On The Right Side Of The P/E Ratio Trend
• The Baltic Dry Index: Evaluating An Economic Recovery

Insurance

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Fighting The High Costs Of Healthcare
If your employer is cutting medical benefits, a health savings account may be right for you. Read More

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• Are You Protected If Your Insurance Company Goes Belly-Up?
• Insurance 101 For Renters
• Life Insurance: Putting A Price On Peace Of Mind

Options and Futures

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Long-Term Equity Anticipation Securities: When To Take The "LEAP"?
Options are always speculative, but LEAPS provide a longer time frame, which may make them more profitable. Read More

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• How The Straddle Rule Creates Tax Opportunities For Options Traders
• The Volatility Index: Reading Market Sentiment
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Personal Finance

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Top Tips For Sticking To A Thanksgiving Budget
Before buying your turkey and trimmings, plan and budget to keep costs under control. Read More

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Professional Education

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What The Series 24 Exam Won't Teach You
Can you handle being the judge and jury in your firm? Find out what surprising tasks a job as a principal entails. Read More

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• The Key To CFP Exam Success
• Matching Investing Risk Tolerance To Personality
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Real Estate & Mortgages

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Is A Reverse Mortgage Right For You?
Home equity can be a viable financing alternative, but it depends on how you spend the funds. Read More

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• Mortgages: Fixed-Rate Versus Adjustable-Rate
• Facing Co-Op Bankruptcy
• Do You Need A Real Estate Agent?

Retirement Corner

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The Roth Conversion Mulligan
Recharacterizing your Roth back to a Traditional IRA is a great way to capitalize on a major market decline. Read More

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• 7 Counterintuitive Retirement Strategies That Work
• Guaranteed Retirement Income - In Any Market
• An Estate Planning Must: Update Your Beneficiaries

Taxes

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7 Year-End Tax Planning Strategies
Do you have a capital loss that could be booked and used to offset future tax liabilities? If so, it may be time to sell. Read More

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• When You Can't Pay Uncle Sam
• How Property Taxes Are Calculated
• IRS Asset Seizures: Could It Happen To You?

Young Investors

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Your Financial Life: From Stressful To Stress-Free
Find out how to get the ball rolling on your future financial security. Then sit back and watch things unfold. Read More

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