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    Stop Keeping Up With The Joneses - They're Broke

    Conspicuous consumption could be robbing you of future wealth.

  2. What To Expect On The CFA Level II Exam

    This article will help you understand the nuances of the CFA Level II exam.

  3. Make Your Precious Metal Choice Less ‘Golden’

    The recent rout in gold prices has affected the rest of the precious metals space as well. However, unlike gold, ...
Inside The Markets
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    Wal-Mart Uses Rigorous Cost Control To Offset Weaker Sales

    Sluggish sales growth at Wal-Mart isn't a big surprise, but it could keep a lid on the stock.

  2. Fear Of Cisco Leads The Market To Abandon Aruba Networks

    The spectre of share loss to Cisco has become real.

  3. How Much Further Can Value Carry Autodesk?

    Autodesk comes up short again as the macro environment stays soft.
Investing
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    How To Start Saving For Retirement

    If you establish these money-saving habits and patiently allow your wealth to build, ...

  2. Behavioral Bias - Cognitive Vs. Emotional Bias In Investing

    We all have biases. The key to better investing is to identify those biases and create ...

  3. Is It Time to Invest in Australia?

    Australia a country rich in natural resources and one increasingly gaining attention ...

  4. Why Governments Issue Foreign Bonds

    Government bonds issued in foreign currency have drawn a growing amount of interest ...

  5. Sell In May – Yay Or Nay?

    Seasonal timing in the market, best personified by the adage, “Sell in May – Go away,” ...

  6. Consumer Spending As A Market Indicator

    What people buy and where they shop can provide valuable information about the economy. ...
Personal Finance
  1.

    Stop Keeping Up With The Joneses - They're Broke

    Conspicuous consumption could be robbing you of future wealth.

  2. A Day In The Life Of A CFO

    What would your life look like if you were CFO? We’ve interviewed three chief financial officers to find out.

  3. The Smith Maneuver: A Canadian Mortgage Tax-Deductible Plan

    Canadian mortgages aren’t tax-deductible like the U.S.-based mortgages, but there's a way around this hurdle.

  4. Planning Your Second Career

    A second career can provide opportunities whether you are worried about outliving your retirement savings, or you want to ...

  5. How To Start Saving For Retirement

    If you establish these money-saving habits and patiently allow your wealth to build, you will be taking some huge steps forward ...

  6. Why The Consumer Price Index Is Controversial

    Find out why economists are torn about how to calculate inflation.
Active Trading
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    Behavioral Bias - Cognitive Vs. Emotional Bias In Investing

    We all have biases. The key to better investing is to identify those biases and create rules to minimize their effect.

  2. Sell In May – Yay Or Nay?

    Seasonal timing in the market, best personified by the adage, “Sell in May – Go away,” has long been the subject of debate ...

  3. 4 Behavioral Biases And How To Avoid Them

    Here are four common common behavioral biases for traders and how to minimize their effects on your portoflio.

  4. Trading Is Timing

    Learn how to make gains even if you don't get in at the right time.

  5. Leading Economic Indicators Predict Market Trends

    Leading indicators help investors to predict and react to where the market is headed.

  6. Trading Forex Trends With MACD And Moving Averages

    Although based on short-term trading, keeping the long-term picture in mind will help investors trade with the trend.
Forex
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    Forex Fash: EUR/USD expected to weaken over medium-term - Wells Fargo

    FXstreet.com (Córdoba) - The Wells Fargo analyst team expects the euro to weaken over the medium-term. "The central bank's ...

  2. Trading the Range in Gold

    Article Summary: Gold has been trading in a well-defined range for over 16 months. As price approaches support traders will ...
Forex Education
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    Trade Forex On Herd Instinct

    Use caution and commonsense when making trades according to herd instinct – use stop losses, avoid complacency ...

  2. Trading Forex Trends With MACD And Moving Averages

    Although based on short-term trading, keeping the long-term picture in mind will help investors trade ...

  3. Why It's Important To Regulate Foreign Exchange

    In an increasingly globalized economy, the significance of the foreign exchange marketplace cannot be ...
 
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    The formal academic study of the relationship between individual satisfaction and economic issues, such as employment and wealth.
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    The final guide in the Financial Literacy series focuses on helping teens prepare for adulthood and all the financial challenges involved.

  2. Women: Invest In Your Financial Literacy

    Learning about money may seem intimidating, but it's not as hard as it looks.

  3. Trade Forex On Herd Instinct

    Use caution and common sense when making trades according to herd instinct – use stop losses, avoid complacency and plan your exit strategy.

  4. An Introduction To The CMA Designation

    Learn what the Certified Management Accountant designation is, how to get it and what it can do for your accounting career.

  5. How To Start Saving For Retirement

    If you establish these money-saving habits and patiently allow your wealth to build, you will be taking some huge steps forward in making your financial future more secure.

  6. What's On A Consumer Credit Report?

    A look at the various components and considerations that go into one's credit report and credit score.