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What the Fed's Latest Move Means to You

What the Fed's Latest Move Means to You

How the Fed's quantitative easing could affect your bottom line.

CEO Interview: Ford's Alan Mulally

CEO Interview: Ford's Alan Mulally

His drastic moves have revived Ford, but the road ahead isn't free of dangers.

Fed Sets Stage for Yield Drop

Fed Sets Stage for Yield Drop

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday set the stage for falling yields on bonds of just...

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S&P; 500 1197.96 Up 4.39 0.37%
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Investing

What the New Congress Means for Markets
The Economy

What the New Congress Means for Markets

The Republicans took the House. How will it affect your investments?

3 Stocks With P/Es in the Single Digits
Stock Screen

3 Stocks With P/Es in the Single Digits

Hough: These firms each sell at a deep discount to the broader market.

Warren Buffett Will Test His Chosen One
Today From Barron's

Warren Buffett Will Test His Chosen One

Todd Combs will have to prove he deserves to be Buffett's successor.

Setting Sail on QE2
Today From Barron's

Setting Sail on QE2

The central bank's plan to stimulate the economy appears to be headed for a smaller size, but it may expand later on.

Forget Halloween: It's the Greens That Scare Me
Tradecraft

Forget Halloween: It's the Greens That Scare Me

Hoenig: Radical environmentalism hurts society and the stock market.

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Spending

Now at Your Local Bank: Free Money
Deal of the Day

Now at Your Local Bank: Free Money

Banks are offering incentives for new accounts, but there are hidden costs.

Post-Election Tax Planning
The Tax Guy

Post-Election Tax Planning

Bischoff: The election is over. Now what? Here are some suggestions for getting your own house in order.

Should You Refinance if You're Over 50?
Real Estate

Should You Refinance if You're Over 50?

Rates are low, but anyone over 50 should think twice. Here's why.

Investing in Collectibles a Boon for Boomers
Smart Spending

Investing in Collectibles a Boon for Boomers

Movie, comic-book and music collectibles are fetching high prices.

Charities: Why It's Best to Give Close to Home
Deal of the Day

Charities: Why It's Best to Give Close to Home

With Americans giving less, local groups may help maximize donations.

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Video

Robert Shiller on Owning Vs. Renting
The Economy

Robert Shiller on Owning Vs. RentingVideo

The Yale economist discusses the debate over an "ownership society."

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Scary Investments...That Work
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Scary Investments...That Work

Investments once considered too frightening are attracting more investors.

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