This year's stocks, last year's strategies
A year like the last one makes winners of us all. But how would you fare sticking with the same investing themes for 2004? This is the traditional time for assessing the past year and making resolutions for the coming one. But I'm not going to ... [... more]
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Is Stewart's stock free at last?
As Martha Stewart puts prison behind her, the stock of her namesake company is also riding high -- but analysts doubt the run can be sustained. Martha Stewart exited prison much richer than when she entered. During Stewart's five months behind ... [... more]
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5 more ways to play a weak dollar
Last month, I spotted overseas five stocks that'll benefit from a weak dollar. Now, I've found five in the United States that'll see more business overseas thanks to the dollar's decline. So far, the dollar's fall is doing only half its job. And ... [... more]
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How to complain and win
Wrangling with customer service representatives is an art form, but you can do it successfully with a little knowledge and a stubborn streak. Almost every day, I get another e-mail or letter from someone who has suffered some outrage at the hands ... [... more]
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Beware companies that attack short-sellers
Short-sellers play an important role in financial markets by exposing problems. Recent lawsuits threaten to silence them, and that could cost you money. As regular readers know, I have not been shy about speaking my mind in public. But I must ... [... more]
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Will Katrina tip the U.S. into recession?
Economists are wondering whether soaring prices for gas and heating oil will send consumer spending into a tailspin. Will the storm's ripples send the economy reeling? I've been worried that this winter, thanks to Hurricane Katrina, could put an ... [... more]
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Set yourself up for a stellar 2005
The current momentum market dominated by growth stocks wont last very far into 2005. But a little planning now will go a long way in securing profits in the year to come. Today Im going to look ahead to 2005. Why look so far down the ... [... more]
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Ben Bernanke scares me -- already
A recent profile of the incoming Fed chairman reveals his lack of real-world experience and an arrogant confidence the economy can be managed. We got a peek into our new Fed chairman's brain Wednesday -- and it wasn't pretty -- when Greg Ip, Fed ... [... more]
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Extra: 5 mistakes investors just can't afford - MSN Money
Research shows that investors are generally irrational and overly impressed with their acumen. Here are 5 rules to help you head off your worst investing impulses. Traditional concepts of finance are built upon the idea of efficient markets. In ... [... more]
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Start with a softball
Don't treat your aging parents like kids. If you need to become involved in their affairs, start slowly and make them part of the decision process. Watching your parents age isn't easy. Trying to help them can be even tougher. Your parents may be ... [... more]
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Average gasoline price tops $2 a gallon
National gasoline prices crossed the $2 threshold for the first time ever. Fueled by high demand and the rising cost of crude oil, prices already are bumping up against highs forecast for June. The U.S. average price for retail gasoline burst ... [... more]
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Get your tax refund now -- for a hefty price
It's tempting. Sign a form, pay a fee and walk out with the cash Uncle Sam owes you. But tax-refund loans often come with interest rates that would embarrass loan sharks. Want to know if youre getting a refund? Try our tax estimator Millions of ... [... more]
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