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The wrong way to pick funds

Thursday, 11 March 2010 00:47

Photographer friends tell me that if you're picking out a point-and-shoot camera you shouldn't focus much on the megapixels. That measure of a camera's resolution is hyped by manufacturers, but most cameras on the market give you all the pixels you'll need.

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Ford shares: Buy or sell?

Thursday, 11 March 2010 00:47

Ford is back. The automaker recently reported its first annual profit in four years; sales are improving; and investors have pushed up its stock 550% in the past year.

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12 ways to cut your taxes

Thursday, 11 March 2010 00:47

The bright spot of the dreary 2009 economy: savings for everyone.

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Mr. Distress is ready to buy

Thursday, 11 March 2010 00:47

Whether it's steel, textiles, or auto manufacturing, Wilbur Ross has built a lucrative career finding gold in industries left for dead.

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Citigroup shares: No longer toxic?

Thursday, 11 March 2010 00:47

Yes, Citigroup lost billions in the financial crisis. And yes, it's still swimming in toxic assets. But Bruce Berkowitz argues the worst is over.

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How Uncle Sam wants to boost your retirement

Thursday, 11 March 2010 00:47

Usually I cringe when our leaders in Washington try to help improve our finances. I'm afraid their efforts may do more harm than good. But two new ideas being discussed inside the Beltway could actually make it easier to prepare for retirement. Both center on the income you'll generate from your 401(k).

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