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Down Stock Market: Bane or Boon?

Yesterday, the U.S. stock market saw a complete rout, with the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 falling significantly, and with the Dow dropping by more than 250 points. Today, things do not look as though they are off to a start that offers any hope for a better day, with the Dow already significantly lower [...]

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Avoid These 5 Common Investing Mistakes

by Miranda

in Money

Unstable Structure - illustrating investing mistakes can derail growth

Investing is seen as one of those necessary things for those who want to build up a solid nest egg. For many, making retirement means that it is necessary to invest. Of course, there are many investments to choose from, including stocks, bonds, currencies, commodities and funds. However, for most people it is easiest to [...]

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Are Higher Capital Gains and Dividends Taxes Coming?

Money

Lower tax rates on certain types of investments allow investors to take risks and drives investments in the economy. Right now, short term capital gains are taxed at your regular federal income tax rate. However, long term capital gains and dividends are taxed at a different — possibly lower — rate. However, that could change [...]

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6 Investing Websites Sure to Make You a Better Investor

Money

Are you dazed and confused when it comes to picking the right stock or even the best CD rate? Or are you are looking for direction to learn more about stock investing? If so, then we can help. There are some great financial resources available online to help you with your investment decisions. Here is a [...]

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Investing in Municipal Bonds

Money

One of the hot topics of discussion lately is that of municipal bonds (also called munis). Recently, superstar investor Warren Buffett warned that they could be facing trouble in five to 10 years if the federal government doesn’t step in to help. On the other side, though, are those who see municipal bonds as a [...]

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What? We don’t do that do we?

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I am a registered rep with a very large, very powerful and very intimidating bank. Our CEO is currently America’s favorite boy toy CEO. This piece is basically a retort/I kinda agree with piece to the recent post entitled “Does your stock broker know more about investing than you do?” by Mariusz.
I will put all cheeky humor aside [...]

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Does Your Stockbroker Know More About Investing Than you do?

Money

It is truly amazing how many people entrust their entire life savings to stockbrokers who know absolutely nothing or very little about investing. In their defense, many stockbrokers may be honest individuals who truly want to help their clients. However, the problem is that they were never trained to be investors but instead were trained [...]

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How Does a Fixed Annuity Work?

Money

With the recent stock market volatility, many investors are concerned about losing their retirement income. If you rely on income from your investments, the type of crash we saw following the global financial crisis can be scary. As a result, many are considering annuities. Fixed annuities are getting special attention, since a minimum return is [...]

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DRIP Investing for Kids

Money

If you have young kids or grand kids you have probably thought about ways of teaching them early about money. Teaching them how to invest is an integral piece of the money puzzle. Early exposure to investing teaches them about how business works, the difference between an asset and an expense, financial responsibility and the [...]

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You Paid Off Home Mortgage – What Next?

Money

If you paid off mortgage, pat yourself on the back! It is a great financial achievement. Whether or not you paid off your mortgage early, once that mortgage is no longer hanging over your head, it’s time to figure out what to do next. There are a few house-keeping actions you need to do once [...]

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