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May 17, 2013
Socially responsible investing has long been associated with avoiding companies in "vice businesses" like alcohol, tobacco and weapons.
Yet managers at socially conscious funds say screening companies based on how they treat workers is just...
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May 15, 2013
Don't get me wrong — I'm all about setting goals. But when goals are fuzzy or unfocused, they can start to hold you back.
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May 8, 2013
My mother recently learned how to play Solitaire, the one-person card game, and often plays online for extended periods. But every so often she gets stumped and will call me with a question; she now refers to me as her solitaire coach.
When...
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May 1, 2013
To understand the differences, let’s start with some of the similarities. Both types of stock represent an ownership interest in a company. The success of both investments is tied to the profitability of that company.
In other words, they...
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April 29, 2013
The price of gold in recent weeks has been more volatile than Charlie Sheen — including a dizzying drop April 15 when gold tumbled 9 percent to $1,361 an ounce. The price has since shot up about 10 percent.
The issueGold,...
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April 28, 2013
NEW YORK (MainStreet) — It seems like everyone these days has unsolicited financial advice to dish out to friends and family, but if making money were as easy as Uncle Lloyd makes it seem...
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April 24, 2013
You can absolutely invest in companies outside the U.S. The easiest way to do this is through a mutual fund that invests internationally. Unless you have...
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April 22, 2013
It depends a lot on your risk tolerance and risk objectives. It can also depend on your level of investment education. Ultimately, it...
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April 22, 2013
Much of financial planning, and life in general, is driven by goals. So, before you begin getting your own financial house in order, it is critical to...
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April 17, 2013
It depends. I personally know individuals who have made great money and profits by investing in their friend’s company/idea or by joining a friend to build a business. However, there are also many who experience not only a financial loss, but...










