Money Essentials
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PERSONALFINANCE: Beer Man: Smoky Burnpile fires on all cylinders
Magic Hat's Burnpile has a silky body and a good roast bite, without being overly bitter.
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PERSONALFINANCE: Pros and cons of the Roth thrift savings plan
Having a Roth contribution option gives you the ability to diversify the tax treatment of your retirement account.
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BUSINESS: Even out the ups, downs of entrepreneurship
Even though owning a business makes life totally unpredictable, this plan can make the road less bumpy.
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BUSINESS: Tightrope: Layoffs may not be the answer
Perhaps you can develop a plan that will be pleasing for all involved in the end.
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COLUMNIST: Ask Matt: Using options to lock in stock gains
There are ways to use financial instruments called options to try and make more profit from your stocks.
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COLUMNIST: Even out the ups, downs of entrepreneurship
Even though owning a business makes life totally unpredictable, this plan can make the road less bumpy.
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MARKETS: No Bologna: Dow Jones index boots Kraft, adds UNH
Kraft will spin off its North American grocery business in October.
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COLUMNIST: Investing: Which markets will fare best next?
Buying a large, diversified global fund may be the best way to add international stock to your portfolio.
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PERSONALFINANCE: Average 30-year mortgage rate steady at 3.55%
Low mortgage rates are aiding a modest housing recovery.
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PERSONALFINANCE: Ask Matt: Do insiders know Fed moves ahead of time?
Moves made by the Federal Reserve can have a sweeping and powerful influence on the value of stocks.
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PERSONALFINANCE: Your Money: Be sure to check paperwork on student loans
A warning to parents and students who take out loans to cover college costs: Sometimes, there are glitches.
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BUSINESS: Fidelity issues new retirement savings guidelines
Fidelity says workers will need 8X their final salary to meet basic income needs in retirement.
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PERSONALFINANCE: Ask Matt: How to rebalance your portfolio
Investors periodically should tweak their portfolios in order to maintain their desired level of asset allocation.
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BUSINESS: GoDaddy says service restored after web outage
Company says no sensitive customer information was compromised.
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BUSINESS: Retail group opposes credit card fee settlement
National Retail Federation opposes proposed $7.25B settlement between Visa, MasterCard, major banks and retailers.
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STOCKS: Zuckerberg to come out of 'shell' at TechCrunch
Facebook investors will find out Tuesday if CEO Mark Zuckerberg can return attention to the company's future and off its botched IPO.
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STOCKS: Apple: Buy company shares on rumor, sell on news?
Apple will put the investor maxim "buy on the rumor, sell on the news" to the test this week when it unveils its latest new smartphone.
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PERSONALFINANCE: Ask Matt: How to find good dividend-paying stocks
For investors looking for a steady stream of cash from their portfolio, dividend-paying stocks can be a valuable asset.
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ECONOMY: Consumers cut credit card use for second month
New statistics suggest many remain cautious in the face of high unemployment and slow growth.
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PERSONAL FINANCE: Before divorce, you should get financially prepared
When divorcing, many people's first inclination is to hire an attorney, but they should also seek financial help.