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Investing Basics

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APR and APY: Why Your Bank Hopes You Can't Tell The Difference
Banks use these rates to entice borrowers and investors. Find out what you're really getting. Read More

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• How To Efficiently Read An Annual Report
• The Basics Of Outstanding Shares And The Float
• Measuring Management Moxie

Stocks

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Analyzing Show Biz Stocks
The glitz and glam of Hollywood could help put some more glitz in your pocket. Read More

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• 5 Tricks Companies Use During Earnings Season
• Earnings Forecasts: A Primer
• Stock Analysts: Should You Listen?

Mutual Fund Investor

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Which Mutual Fund Style Index Is For You?
The Russell Investments and MSCI Barra style classification systems can help you pick the right mutual fund - if you know how they work. Read More

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• 5 Ways To Measure Mutual Fund Risk
• Mutual Funds Are Awesome - Except When They're Not
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Forex

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The German ILO: Why It Matters To Traders
Germany sets the standard and tone for business in Europe, which makes its economic releases a source of great interest to traders. Read More

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• The International Money Market
• Range Trade Forex With Non-U.S. Dollar Pairs
• Schaff Trend: A Faster And More Accurate Indicator

Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs)

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ETFs Provide Easy Access To Energy Commodities
Hedge against rising energy prices and diversify your portfolio with these funds. Read More

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• Exchange Traded Notes - An Alternative To ETFs
• Active Vs. Passive ETF Investing
• An Inside Look At ETF Construction

Active Trading

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Weekend Analysis: A Path To Forex Profits
A weekend analysis can strengthen your forex trading through preparation and planning. Read More

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• A BRIC Investor's Wall Of Worry
• Create Your Own Trading Strategies
• 3 Psychological Quirks That Are Killing Your Trading

Bonds

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Bond Call Features: Don't Get Caught Off Guard
Learn why early redemption occurs and how to avoid potential losses. Read More

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• Asset Allocation In A Bond Portfolio
• Structured Notes: Buyer Beware!
• Long-Term Investing With Equity Index CDs

Economics

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5 Common Misconceptions About "Free" Markets
These fallacies have hounded free market economists since the days of Adam Smith. Read More

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• The Taylor Rule: An Economic Model For Monetary Policy
• How Economic Reality Influences The Market
• Antitrust Defined

Financial Careers

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Breaking Down Financial Securities Licenses
Find out which exam you need to begin your career as an investment professional. Read More

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• Georges Doriot And The Birth Of Venture Capital
• Sell Your Skills, Not Your Degree
• Becoming A Financial Writer

Financial Theory

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Modern Portfolio Theory: Why It's Still Hip
See why investors today still follow this old set of principles that reduce risk and increase returns through diversification. Read More

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• January Effect Revives Battered Stocks
• 'Twas the Night Before Christmas
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Fundamental Analysis

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Small Business: Speed Up Receivables To Avoid A Cash Crunch
Waiting for customers to pay can be a losing game. Look to factoring for quicker cash. Read More

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• Whom Should Corporations Please?
• Depreciation: Straight-Line Vs. Double-Declining Methods
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Insurance

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Top Tips For Cheaper, Better Car Insurance
Accident, theft, vandalism - make sure your coverage will protect you when you need it most. Read More

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• 6 Reasons To Avoid Private Mortgage Insurance
• Extended Warranties: Should You Take The Bait?

Options and Futures

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Hedging With Puts And Calls
This trading strategy can reduce your risk - but only if you use it effectively. Read More

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• Options Trading: The Modidor Spread
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Personal Finance

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What Are You Teaching Your Kids About Money?
Your approach to your finances could determine your children's financial success. Read More

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Professional Education

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Stock School: Student-Managed Investment Plans
Student-managed investment funds offer future investment professionals a chance to manage real money while earning their degrees. Read More

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• Studying For The CFP Exam
• Standards And Ethics For Financial Professionals
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Real Estate & Mortgages

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Top Tips For Successfully Renting Out Your Home
Renting out your home can be a great way to ride out a real estate slump - if you do it right. Read More

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• Mortgages: How Much Can You Afford?
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Retirement Corner

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Stretch Your Savings By Working Into Your 70s
Staying employed a little longer may allow for a more comfortable retirement. Read More

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• Is Your 401(k) Administrator Competent?
• Saving For Retirement: The Quest For Success
• Turn Small Savings Into A Big Nest Egg

Taxes

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"Temporary" Taxes That Stuck
Taxpayers should be wary when a new "temporary tax" is introduced. Sometimes these temporary taxes are anything but. Read More

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• Give To Charity; Slash Your Tax Payment
• Reporting Your Interest Income
• 10 Most Overlooked Tax Deductions

Young Investors

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What Do You Mean, Investment?
The first step to being a successful investor is knowing what is and isn't an investment. Read More

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