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When contemplating an investment, few questions are as important as "What is your time horizon?" The answer can help you decide what type of investment vehicle you should consider, which investments to avoid and how long to hold your investment before selling. More>>
Jupiterimages / Creatas / ThinkstockAt one time, annuities may have looked like an ideal retirement vehicle. However, annuities have somewhat lost their glow.
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The new Health Insurance Marketplace is off to a shaky start since its Oct. 1 launch, despite its intention to provide a simple, easily accessible comparison of healthcare plans and purchase coverage.
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While IRAs are well-known among adult investors, they also make excellent savings vehicles for children who, because of their age, are poised to take full advantage of time – and the power of compounding.
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Most investors are aware that the market undergoes times of strong trends and times of lateral ranging. Many investors employ a different trading system for each environment. But what happens in a period of extreme volatility?
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Trust means everything in relationships, whether we're focusing on those in romance, family or finances. Make that, especially in financial matters, which can be as emotionally draining, destructive and costly as anything else that we experience in our lives.
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Be smart with your money and move into your dream home sooner. More>>
The national debt level has been a significant subject of U.S. domestic policy controversy. More>>
What is myth and what is real when it comes to gender and finance?
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The three major credit bureaus have used the FICO scoring model for decades, but the differences in how each agency computes its scores has led to numerous discrepancies that are often problematic for both lenders and consumers. The VantageScore model is designed to provide a much more standardized grading system than the one used by Fair Isaac and Company. More>>
President Obama signed into law the Affordable Care Act, designed to expand access to healthcare coverage to millions of Americans. While the rate you pay for health insurance typically goes up each year due to rising medical costs, rates are expected to increase even more because of changes under the healthcare reform. More>>
The deeper Americans go into debt, the greater the need for debt relief assistance. If you find yourself in very serious debt, here is what you need to know about getting help. More>>
Car sharing, the newest way to rent a car, is catching on in the U.S., Canada and Europe. But both renters and the car owners they rent from may be taking on risks they don't fully understand. More>>
Twitter doesn't have a valuation problem. Rather, it faces a revenue conundrum. Here's why. More>>
Many of those who have suddenly find themselves without incomes are facing tough times. These steps can help see you through this lean time. More>>
Democrats and Republicans are united in the belief that fiscal drama in Congress that's transfixed both Wall Street and Main Street over the past few days is crazy. We are talking Charley Sheen in all his "tiger's blood and Adonis DNA" glory.
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It's difficult to turn on the television these days without seeing a slew of commercials for reverse mortgages. What they don't tell you is that reverse mortgages can be dangerous and can put your biggest asset - your home - at risk. More>>
If your home is one of the 60 percent of U.S. households that have a pet, here are some things that you can do to ensure the well-being of your beloved furry family member without breaking the bank. More>>
The culture of boom and bust is very much a part of Western civilization, with the U.S. economy particularly vulnerable to periods of sudden growth and sharp decline.
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While electronic trading technology is now used to facilitate the majority of trading in a high-speed and high-volume operation, human traders still play a significant role, and the way opening closing prices are set continues to be based on supply and demand in a modern-day auction style format. More>>
When Obamacare, otherwise known as the U.S. Health Care Reform Act, goes into effect January 1 next year, Americans will be faced with yet another way to find and buy health insurance.
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You can say "I do" without going into extra debt by being prepared for these last-minute monetary surprises. More>>
A German behavioral finance specialist often warns people not to "fall in love with shares." The love analogy is an appealing one, but more is going on here than the cliché would suggest. More>>
The world of business has always been a harsh, survival-of-the-fittest environment. So it is not surprising to see so many military terms creeping into the vocabulary of everyday investors or TV analysts.
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Taking care of business when you take care of yourself. More>>
The stock market has no shortage of names, products or categories that try to classify stocks to give them greater exposure. Whether that exposure is good or bad is up to the individual investor or money manager to decide. More>>
Retirement can sound almost too good to be true. Unfortunately, fewer than half know how much to save in order to maintain something close their current lifestyle. More>>
There are a number of valid reasons why you need to keep watch of the people you add and keep on Facebook. More lending outlets are turning to checking social connections online to evaluate people's loan eligibility. More>>
Whether you’re hopping in the car with the family for a weekend getaway or flying across the country, you can follow these simple tips to total vacation bliss. More>>
Whether you've always wanted to take mom to Mexico or splurge on a day at the spa, here are some easy tips for saving up dinero for Mother's Day and all year round! More>>
To create a good work-life balance, you might have to learn to say no to your bosses. More>>
A condominium offers many of the advantages of home ownership with fewer of the hassles. That is, unless you're talking about getting a mortgage for one. More>>
Wondering if you can qualify for a home equity loan? Recent indications suggest that second mortgages are on the rebound, but that doesn't necessarily mean they're easier to get. More>>
Mortgage rates have been on the rise. Is this your last, best chance to refinance and save money with a super low rate? More>>
You don't hear much about adjustable-rate mortgages these days, but for the right kind of borrower, they're still an attractive option. More>>
With housing prices and mortgage rates as low as they are, many are tempted to take the plunge and become first-time homeowners. But how do you know if you're truly ready? More>>
The CFPB has rolled out long-awaited new rules for residential mortgages. So what will be the impact on mortgage borrowers? More>>
Long-awaited "qualified mortgage" rules have been issued by the CFPB, setting forth guidelines to protect borrowers from predatory lending. More>>
Some 3.8 million homeowners will share in an $8.5 billion settlement over improper foreclosure and mortgage servicing practices. More>>
The home appraisal is very important when refinancing a mortgage. So how can you make sure you get the highest appraisal possible? More>>
The way mortgage rates have been falling the past three years, a lot of homeowners are not only refinancing their mortgages, they're doing it for a second or even a third time. More>>
America's richest communities have been cross-referenced with how much, or little, those who live there give to charity. If you're looking for donations, you may want to avoid New York. More>>
If you're a high school or college student looking for work in the coming months, here's some tips on how to make your own form of employment, whether you're looking to pad your resume or line your pocketbook. More>>
Choosing the right size data plan will let you use your phone to its fullest, without overpaying for a plan you don't use or expensive overages. Here's how to size up your usage. More>>
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