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Learn how the "sandwich generation" can save for retirement while taking care of their kids and parents.

Find out how these three financial positions differ and in which areas they can help you with your finances.

Find out why Barclays is cutting about 3% of its workforce and what this means for the company.

Living comfortably can be easy if you follow a simple plan.

The fundamental role of trader psychology tends to be underestimated, with too much emphasis placed on the technical side.

A profit/loss plan helps investors recognize mistakes and invest logically, rather than emotionally.

Find out why little companies have the greatest potential for growth.

Find out how the human mind can hurt investors' portfolios.

Examining how a company makes money can offer clues about its earnings potential.

How can a trader use the Elder-Ray oscillator as the second screen of this system? Find out here.

Discover which countries have shown the most growth since 1980, and which have shown the more ignominious fizzle and pop.

Find out how high your taxes will rise this year.

Learn about market wave, the second screen in this three-part system.

If you are pondering a midlife career change that involves a transition into finance, then here are a few tips that will help.

The U.S. Department of Justice sued Standard & Poor's and is seeking more than $5 billion in damages.

Generally speaking, a day in the life of a junior or senior analyst can be very labor intensive.

Here is some useful advice for CFPs when it comes to building portfolios for clients.

With a new year comes new laws, and in 2013 the U.S. government has implemented several changes to the tax code.

Here is a look at how the Affordable Care Act will affect your taxes in 2013 and beyond.

Sentiment Indicators are another tool that can alert traders to extreme conditions.

Learn how to use this type of investment as an alternative way to participate in the market.

The present and future value of corn plays a role in your investments as well as your wallet.

Small businesses are more likely to fail in the aftermath of devastation. How can you as an employee handle issues after a disaster?

Just because you're willing to accept a risk, doesn't mean you always should.

Consumers are increasingly in need of experts who can walk them through their financial decisions. Here's how you can help.

Learning how to build these portfolios will increase your investing confidence and give you financial control.

Canada's loss is the U.K.'s gain, as Mark Carney goes overseas to take over the Bank of England.

Discover why the euro will likely become heir to the currency throne.

Market tide is the basis for making trading decisions in this three-part system.

Young investors today who wish to begin a savings plan face a bewildering array of investment options.

Learn to take advantage of both trend-following and oscillator techniques to analyze your trading decisions.

By following the strategies of the pros, even a beginner can learn to invest like an expert.

Find out how your personality and natural instincts can direct your investment choices.

Choosing the right investments for you is the best way to feel comfortable with your portfolio.

A high-profile brand name alone won't meet your personal investing needs. This article will show you what else to look for.

Credit scores indicate past behavior but don't necessarily reflect present or future behavior, so don't judge you partner solely on credit.

Which industries are providing the most jobs at the beginning of 2013?

Learn how to stop using emotion and bad habits to make your stock picks.

With the big name competition out there, hard-working people who invest have a tough time beating the market.

Here is a valuable reminder of what investors ought to hold as important when approaching long-term investments.

There are many fallacies about the Fed. The following misconceptions are among the most popular.

We tell you about four option strategies that could provide a way to pay off your debt.

If you are looking for a new career next year, take a look at these options. It is anticipated that there will be a high demand for these positions in 2013.

If the U.S. goes over the fiscal cliff, how will it affect the taxes and tax planning of average citizens?

With the looming fiscal cliff, here's a look at how it could affect your retirement planning.

Our rising global population is putting all sorts of pressures on the planet's natural resources.

Don't get forced into action. Learn how to plan properly to avoid making rash decisions.

Faced with an overabundance of choices, many investors forget to stick to the basics.

Understanding the different asset classes is an essential part of portfolio diversification.

Navistar's current results are terrible, but the future is about the restructuring plan.

Oracle keeps delivering.

Community college doesn't offer an easy road to Wall Street, but it's not impossible.

Reimann family holding company is paying $340 million for Caribou Coffee, and paid $1 billion for Peet's in July. Is it looking to take on Starbucks?

General Mills is muddling along, but isn't a tremendous value today.

Sanderson Farms struggles to build value in a very tough commodity business.

Here's a look into what you should focus on given that conditions are ripe for a possible "fiscal cliff."

Finisar should be poised to benefit from a telecom spending recovery.

Follow these steps to increase your odds of passing your next CFA exam.

Here's a look at how a potential recession could impact your net worth in a negative way.

Here's a look at which countries have the highest net worth per citizen and which have the lowest.

From new technology to improved safety features, here are some updates you can expect to see in 2013.

Active investment management offers little advantage in the secondary capital markets.

Make sure you know the laws before you seek out clients from other advisors. You could end up in hot water.

If you look in the right places, you can earn more as a freelancer than you would at a regular day job.

With rising food prices and a booming agricultural industry, we look at whether the current market is a good investment opportunity.

For people to be successful with their finances they must plan effectively. However, sometimes negative personality traits can hold people back.

The benefits of ETFs for hedging are clear and investors of all sizes are taking notice.

Analysts cannot predict future events with absolute certainty any better than you can.

Insurance agents must possess each of the following qualities in order to be successful.

Assets on the Fed's balance sheet, money supply level, national debt level and economic production should be maintained in equilibrium.

With the fiscal cliff fast approaching, financial advisors need to help prepare their clients for coming changes to their taxes.

This indicator can give a overall sense of bull and bear forces - learn what it is and how it's constructed.

The game of Monopoly can increase your chances of having a better and useful understanding of prudent financial and investment principles.

Here is an overview of what broker-dealers and big banks have to offer to employees and the different opportunities available.

Learn how to read these formations of horizontal trading patterns.

Here are the nuts and bolts of performing a thorough analysis and learning how to recommend a potentially lucrative stock.

Figuring out what kind of broker to use can be a daunting task. The key is figuring out just how much help you need.

Automated forex trading software scans the market for favorable trades based on your input. Find out more about this valuable forex tool.

More and more people are realizing they must work part time during retirement. Here's a look at if you might have to.

The fiscal cliff could affect holiday shopping, holiday travel and employment.

These contracts provide access to commodities without a huge capital commitment.

Con artists prey on the weak. Those who just survived a natural disaster can be easy targets.

How can you assign a value to what a company may do with its business in the future? We explain how it works.

For-women financial advisory firms help women navigate life changes such as marriage, children, retirement and widowhood.

In spite of the rewards going public can bring, some companies prefer to remain private, and they are very successful in this.

Using options instead of stop-loss orders adds finesse and control in limiting losses.

The BAT is quickly becoming known in the job market as a tool to provide a window into the minds of those seeking financial jobs.

Deere is doing okay, but the Ag markets may have peaked.

The fiscal cliff is all over the news. Find out what it means and how it could affect you.

This value is an essential ingredient in the option pricing recipe.

The markets look to be moving back to where they were before the recession. Does this mean another is on the way?

From taxes to unemployment rates, there are many ways the average American could be affected by the possible fiscal cliff.

These cities have high parking fees, and some spots go for as much as $1 million.

Finding good stocks can be like finding a needle in a haystack. But these invaluable tools can help.

Getting involved in the community and using social media are just some effective ways that advisors can meet potential clients.

There are many reasons why the price of crude oil is falling, and Sandy is only one of them.

Gas prices in these cities are high. Here's a look at how much it costs to fill up in these cities and why it's so much.