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Investing
Investing | Dow Jones | 12,745.88 |  | -120.90 | NASDAQ | 2,445.52 | | -5.72 | S&P 500 | 1,388.28 | | -9.40 |
Stacy Says - Investing
There have been many books written on retirement investing and there will be many more. But I really don’t understand why a distinction is so often made regarding investing for your golden years, because basically all the investing you’re ever doing is for retirement. In other words, the whole point of investing is to make money, and the whole point of making money is so you can ...
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Do a web search for the term “investment system” and you’ll get more than three million web pages that feature these words. There are an awful lot of people out there who claim they’ve devised a way to make money by using some unique method of investing in stocks, bonds, commodities or some other financial market. Some rely on fundamental analysis (the study of a company’s ...
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Since the early 1980s, Wall Street investment houses have positioned themselves as financial supermarkets where a small investor can find any kind of investment their heart desires: Real estate, money market funds, certificates of deposit, debit/credit cards, life insurance, gold, annuities, unit trusts...every conceivable place that you could drop a dollar.
News From Around The Web - Investing
Here's a look at the state of interest rates on five common consumer banking products and the latest rates from Bankrate.com's weekly national survey of large banks and thrifts.
Here's a look at the state of interest rates on five common consumer banking products and the latest rates from Bankrate.com's weekly national survey of large banks and thrifts.
The Fed cuts a key interest rate one-quarter of a percent.
Look for an interest rate cut of one-quarter percentage point and a "wait and see" stance by the Fed today.
Unlike recent Fed meetings that culminated with aggressive moves of the half-point and three-quarter point variety, the upcoming meeting is poised to produce a comparatively small quarter-point cut.
Here's a look at the state of interest rates on five common consumer banking products and the latest rates from Bankrate.com's weekly national survey of large banks and thrifts.
Here's a look at the state of interest rates on five common consumer banking products and the latest rates from Bankrate.com's weekly national survey of large banks and thrifts.
Here's a look at the state of interest rates on five common consumer banking products and the latest rates from Bankrate.com's weekly national survey of large banks and thrifts.
The latest report shows three straight months of job losses.
Here's a look at the state of interest rates on five common consumer banking products and the latest rates from Bankrate.com's weekly national survey of large banks and thrifts.
Popular "Seinfeld" role of pompous J. Peterman masked this actor and author's real-life investment savvy.
With the stock market in flux, it's tempting to sell funds that aren't up to par. But instead of acting impulsively, ask yourself these questions first.
Two heads often don't work as one when it comes time to invest your money.
A lottery winner may become a loser if she accepts a lump-sum payment, says Dr. Don Taylor.
The government's inflation-fighting I-bond, issued from May 2008 through October 2008, will earn an annual rate of 4.84 percent.
German supermodel and host of "Project Runway" has parlayed her fame into a multimillion dollar industry.
Whether you want to play it close to the vest or go for it, we have some ideas for you.
Asset allocation funds are designed to create diversification and meet income or growth goals. Is the all-in-one approach a good idea?
As half of an entertainment power couple, Seal says he and his supermodel wife blend fame and family quite nicely.
Bankrate surveyed the top brokerages to determine how much interest they pay on money invested in a cash sweep account.
A bank deposit of $29,000 loses some of its purchasing power after 18 years, says Dr. Don Taylor.
The rising costs of food and fuel are a challenge for many Americans, but a devastating problem for people in developing nations. Are hedge funds to blame?
The notion that the FDIC has 99 years to pay depositors is an urban legend, says Dr. Don Taylor.
Americans have a lot of saving to do to make up for their spending frenzy of the past 20 years, says guest columnist Bud Hebeler.
Americans have options for tapping the higher yields of foreign savings accounts, says Dr. Don Taylor.
The convenience of one-stop financial services can come at a cost, says Dr. Don Taylor.
Today, it's harder to buy time to pay your bills. Here are six ways to create some breathing room.
Consumer advocates say legislation known as "Check 21" is fundamentally unfair to consumers.
The economic stimulus check will give Americans the chance to make a decision that can help their household finances or help the economy.
The U.S. government stands behind FDIC-insured deposits, says Dr. Don Taylor.
Interest Rates - Investing
| LOAN TYPE | TODAY | +/- | LAST WEEK | |
| $10K MMA | 2.54% | | 2.56% | |
| 6 month CD | 2.76% |  | 2.75% | |
| 1 yr CD | 3.03% | | 3.01% | |
| 5 yr CD | 3.50% | | 3.46% | |
| $10K IRA MMA | 2.53% |  | 2.53% | |
| Interest checking | 1.66% | | 1.63% |
