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Archive for December, 2007

Poll: Where Do You Go for Stock/Fund Research?

There is no shortage of investment information available, so with that I thought it would be interesting to see where most people go when researching stocks, mutual funds, or ETFs. I have to admit, I am a Morningstar fan when it comes to getting detailed information, but for just getting a quick quote or [...]

The Fed Endorses Plan to Curb Shady Mortgages

On Tuesday the Fed moved one step in the right direction towards reducing the shady lending practices that have put this country in a difficult situation. If you haven’t heard, the real estate market and financial sector has been in a lot of trouble recently due to some questionable lending practices combined with consumer [...]

The Next Set of Podcast / Audio Segments in the Charles Schwab “Planning Your Next Step” Series is Up

About a month ago I had posted an announcement regarding the first of six podcasts (actually just individual MP3 files) that I put together finally went live as part of the About.com and Charles Schwab special that addresses some financial concerns for Generation X. Today you can find three additional audio segments that I [...]

8 Last Minute Gift Ideas For the Christmas Holiday Under $75

The clock is ticking and you only have about a week left to find those perfect gifts for Christmas. While it may seem impossible to get everything you want, you don’t have to resort to giving gift cards or cash this year. There are plenty of ideas out there that can help you find [...]