Archive for January 29, 2008
Investors expect the central bank to cut interest rates by a half-point Wednesday. Yahoo earnings disappoint; Lehman Bros. boosts its dividend. Wal-Mart has a 'stimulus program.' Durable-goods orders jump. Foreclosures jump 75%.
Offended by virtual sex? Get $35
'Grand Theft Auto' allows players to commit random acts of violence against police and pedestrians, but, apparently, a little sex crosses the line. Find out how you could get some cash from the uproar.
Taking Out a Reverse Mortgage
For senior citizen entrepreneurs that own a home, a reverse mortgage could provide the financing you need during difficult times. But beware.
Time is right to make some buys
Recent market drops combined with some help from Washington are creating perfect opportunities for bargains. I've found three stocks that are set to turn around.
No predictions and no holding back
Who knows what the market is going to do, so I'm starting off fully invested with a wide range of ETFs and one CAPS favorite.
10 stocks to buy after the bloodbath
The small fake-out rallies are a perfect time to sell good stocks. You can use the cash to buy better stocks when the market tanks again (and it will). Here's a shopping list.
10 stocks to buy after the bloodbath
The small fake-out rallies are a perfect time to sell good stocks. You can use the cash to buy better stocks when the market tanks again (and it will). Here's a shopping list.
Is the Fair Tax really fair?
Some tax-system critics, including GOP candidate Mike Huckabee, want to get rid of income taxes and payroll taxes and replace them with a national sales tax. Here are the plan's pros and cons.
5 tips for haggling over medical bills
Insurance companies aren't the only ones who can negotiate a lower price -- you can, too. Here's how.
The 5 biggest 401(k) mistakes
The market may look scary right now, but it's no time to run away. Making the wrong move today could really cost you in the long run.
Your 15-point tax-return checklist
Face it: The tax fairies aren't going to file your tax return for you. Here's a step-by-step guide to finding and filing those tax-return forms you've been avoiding.