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"Educating Rico": What's good credit
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Sep 22, 2011
We've all heard the term...good credit. That's something you need in this country if you want to buy a house or lease a car. But what does good credit mean? And who decides what's "good?" In this month's installment of "Educating Rico"...our financially challenged protagonist discovers it all comes down to one little number.
"Straight Story": The index fund debate
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Sep 22, 2011
It's time once again for our economics editor Chris Farrell is to help you sort out what's smart, what's stupid and what's the "Straight Story." Are index funds headed for trouble? Chris diffuses the situation.
From the Money Matters Desk: An investing report on risk
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Sep 22, 2011
We had a look last week at how investors should think about "uncertainty" in the markets. On this week's "Money Matters" -- our regular look at how to improve your bottom line -- we examine risk tolerance. Terrence Odean studies risk at the Haas School of Business at the University of California Berkeley. He explains how to measure your risk tolerance.
Mailbag for June 26, 2004
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Sep 22, 2011
Chris Farrell answers more of your burning money questions. This week, he gives advice on defining mutual fund shares, firing a financial planner, and investing a large chunk of change.
Factoid: Find out the history of private pension plans
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Jun 25, 2004
Factoid: Find out the history of private pension plans
Pension Shuffle
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Sep 22, 2011
The days of working for a company for 20 years are gone. As are a gold watch upon retirement and a secure pension plan. These days, companies are doing all they can to cut costs. And phasing out the traditional defined pension plan is becoming popular. Hillary Wicai reports.
Meet Your Parents
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Sep 22, 2011
When you hear the words "estate planning," you probably think it has something to do with wealth. But, you don't need to be rich to plan your estate: and it's something you should think about long before your time has come. In particular, those of us in the baby boomer generation-whose parents are aging and senior citizens - should listen to this recent trip that our reporter, Lisa Napoli, took.
"Straight Story": Regulating mutual funds
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Sep 22, 2011
It's time once again for our economics editor Chris Farrell is to help you sort out what's smart, what's stupid and what's the Straight Story. Seven former heads of SECs have signed a letter, saying they think mutual fund companies should have independent board chairman. Chris signs on as well.
Mailbag for June 19, 2004
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Sep 22, 2011
Chris Farrell answers more of your burning money questions… This week, he gives advice paying for professional education, giving the gift of stocks, finding the best rates for CDs, and choosing when to buy property.
Understanding uncertainty
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Jun 18, 2004
Should you factor in current events when managing your money? How do you gauge the threat of terrorism or the upcoming presidential election? What about rising interests rates? Leah Modigliani, a portfolio strategist at Morgan Stanley, studies uncertainty. She offers some tips for the average investor.
