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Beware That New Credit-Card Offer
Sun, 29 Aug 2010 10:25:50 EDT
So-called professional cards are increasingly being marketed to ordinary consumers, but they aren't covered under the Card Act.
Bond Tips for Yield Chasers
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 19:31:31 EDT
In the surging bond market of 2010, what began as a quest for safety is quickly morphing into a grab for yield. If investors aren't careful, they could end up with neither.
The Skinny on Hooters
Sat, 28 Aug 2010 20:21:51 EDT
It's one thing when two-thirds of Americans are overweight--primarily from eating the kind of fare Hooters serves--but if 17,000 Hooters Girls start packing it on, well, this is indeed a national tragedy.
Congress May Not Address Tax Issues Before Election
Sat, 28 Aug 2010 19:57:37 EDT
Some tax experts say there's a good chance Congress will act this year to extend the expired provisions retroactively to the beginning of 2010. But it's still not clear whether Congress will act before November elections.
A Hot Fund Design Turns Cold
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:04:55 EDT
The popularity of 130/30 funds—which aim to juice stock-market gains with borrowed money and bets against overpriced securities—has faded considerably in recent years.
Coverage After Cobra
Sat, 28 Aug 2010 20:20:18 EDT
A growing number of the unemployed are exhausting their extended Cobra health-insurance subsidies. There's a slim chance that Congress could extend the subsidy again this fall, but most experts think it's unlikely.
Why Stocks Still Aren't Cheap
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:51:50 EDT
When even self-help guru Tony Robbins is warning about a market crash, it's tempting to start buying. But despite all the talk, stocks still look overvalued.
Investors Head for Bunkers
Sat, 28 Aug 2010 11:53:24 EDT
Amid the market tumult, a handful of stocks have seen their share prices ratchet up to record highs. And many are connected by a curious thread: They're makers of fallout-shelter mainstays.
This Week
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 22:21:51 EDT
What happened to your money this week.
New Consumer Bureau: a To-Do List
Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:12:18 EDT
The bureau should zero in on a few specific things—including credit reports and student loans—if it wants to make a splash right away.
Bruised Quant Funds Seek a Human Touch
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:45:35 EDT
Computer-driven mutual funds, chastened by poor results and a wave of redemptions, are striving to become a little more like people in their investment decisions.
SEC Wants Your Opinion
Sat, 28 Aug 2010 21:13:24 EDT
Do you know the difference between a broker and an investment adviser--and whether both have your best financial interests at heart? The Securities and Exchange Commission wants to know.
Where to Find Shelter if Deflation Occurs
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:00:36 EDT
Amid growing worries about deflation, some analysts recommend investors buy bonds. But interest rates on all kinds of bonds are at such skimpy levels that fixed income may not be the place to be.
How to Game Social Security
Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:37:10 EDT
For many retirees already collecting benefits, a strategy known as a "Social Security reset" could sharply increase their monthly income.
Paying Off the House in 15 Years
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:03:57 EDT
A growing number of homeowners are choosing to pay down their mortgages at a faster rate--even if it means a substantial jump in their monthly payments.
A Simple Mix of Funds Can Pay Off
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:04:15 EDT
A 50/50 mix of stocks and bonds across three index mutual funds or ETFs often performs better than more aggressive strategies and provides some shelter from risk.
Real-Estate Funds Offer Shelter
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:05:47 EDT
Real-estate funds have rebounded, outperforming the S&P 500 year to date. But their outlook from here depends primarily on whether the economic recovery continues.
Break Up Without Breaking the Bank
Sun, 29 Aug 2010 17:03:54 EDT
Dividing assets in a divorce is hard enough without trying to sell a home, business or stock portfolio in a down market. Here's how to ease the financial pain.