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How to Invest in Foreign Currency, Without Leaving the Country
Posted on March 1, 2011
In a global economy, the dollar won’t always be on top. Will your savings be protected when it falls? Where to Put Your Money NOW author Peter Passell highlights three ways to shore up your retirement portfolio with overseas securities.
How to Find the Best Credit Card for You
Posted on February 24, 2011
Whether you’re a sensible card user or a bit dysfunctional when it comes to credit cards, there are steps you can take to get the right card and reduce your costs. Here’s what you need to know, from Get a Financial Life by Beth Kobliner.
Fixed Income Annuities, a Worry-Free or Risk-Filled Ride?
Posted on February 17, 2011
Straight-shooting personal finance author Peter Passell demystifies guaranteed payout plans — and the insurance agents who sell them — in his latest book, Where to Put Your Money NOW: How to Make Super-Safe Investments and Secure Your Future.
When to Buy a Hot Stock
Posted on February 15, 2011If a stock trend is already obvious can you still make a profit? Yes, says former AOL finance editor Hilary Kramer. Here, she shares key strategies for riding a stock wave and jumping off on top. From her book Ahead of the Curve: Nine Simple Ways to Create Wealth by Spotting Stock Trends
Are You Financially Compatible? A Quiz on Love and Money
Posted on February 10, 2011
Disagreements about how to earn, spend or save money can be almost impossible to reconcile. In the quiz below, author Alvin Hall gives couples a head start on discussing differences now. From Your Money or Your Life: A Practical Guide to Managing and Improving Your Financial Life
Secrets to Saving an Emergency Fund, Starting Now
Posted on February 8, 2011Personal finance expert Alvin Hall covers the whys and hows of financial safety — you don’t want to miss. From Your Money or Your Life: A Practical Guide to Managing and Improving Your Financial Life
Unleash Your Imagination to Find the Stock of Your Dreams
Posted on February 3, 2011
What you want in life could become your path to financial wins in the market. Hilary Kramer, author of Ahead of the Curve: Nine Simple Ways to Create Wealth by Spotting Stock Trends, illustrates how armchair visionaries can invest for profit.
Stock Research Decoded for Beginners
Posted on January 20, 2011Finance expert Alvin Hall shares his 8-step checklist for evaluating corporate stocks. From Your Money or Your Life: A Practical Guide to Managing and Improving Your Financial Life
How Demographics Can Jumpstart Your Stock Portfolio
Posted on January 6, 2011Investment specialist Hilary Kramer illustrates how to use population shifts, health statistics and the like to find smart investments. From Ahead of the Curve: Nine Simple Ways to Create Wealth by Spotting Stock Trends
The Only Money Plan You’ll Ever Need: Balancing Must-Haves, Wants, and Savings
Posted on December 9, 2010With the Balanced Money Formula, there is always enough for Must-Haves (50%), Wants (30%), and Savings (20%). This 50-30-20 money plan from Elizabeth Warren and Amelia Warren Tyagi, authors of All Your Worth, covers all your financial concerns for long haul. Ready to jump in?
4 Ways to Spot Stock Trends Hidden in Plain Sight
Posted on November 16, 2010Investment specialist and former AOL Finance Editor Hilary Kramer shows how to sleuth out stock picks from everyday life. From Ahead of the Curve: Nine Simple Ways to Create Wealth by Spotting Stock Trends
5 Rules for Refinancing Your Home — Without Getting Burned
Posted on November 2, 2010Re-shopping a home mortgage loan can save you money, but it can also become a costly mistake. Elizabeth Warren and Amelia Warren Tyagi explain when to sign and when to run from a home refi contract. From their book All Your Worth: The Ultimate Lifetime Money Plan.
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