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MID-DAY UPDATE: stock exchange merger, Egypt, workers' union, and Civil War tourism
Katharine Crnko Feb 18, 2011
Now that the German and New York stock exchanges have tied the knot, it's time to discuss which entity is going to take a new name. Germans think...
A change in the S&P 500 stock index
Kai Ryssdal Sep 21, 2011
This final note on the way out, an observation about the ever-evolving state of the American economy. Standard & Poor's announced some changes...
How much can you save for retirement without investing in stocks?
Matt Berger Aug 29, 2010
What would happen if you didn't put any of your retirement investment money in stocks, and instead stuck with more conservative investments? How...
Sell stock to pay down debt
Chris Farrell Apr 9, 2010
Question: My husband & I are both in our mid-50s. We have some money invested in the stock market, about $300,000. A few years ago we...
Points on the Dow
Chris Farrell Mar 25, 2010
Question: I dabble a bit in the stock market with the money that have left over. That said I have a question in regards to how the ups and downs...
A China bull
Chris Farrell Nov 24, 2009
Question: I would like to consider putting a small portion of my retirement (and/or other) investment money in Chinese stocks. Is this a reasonable...
Gift stock to Mom
Chris Farrell Nov 19, 2009
Question: What are the tax implications of giving a gift of appreciated stock to parents? I have some stock which has appreciated over the last...
Reward companies not Wall Street
Chris Farrell Nov 16, 2009
Question: I will retire this year at age 65. My husband and I are both conservative financially. We own outright our farm and two rental properties...
Stock options
Chris Farrell Oct 29, 2009
Question: My husband is a mid level executive and he receives stock options yearly as part of his compensation. Since the stock prices have been...
A stock market winner
Chris Farrell Sep 24, 2009
Question: My wife and I are in our mid 30s and we decided to take a gamble back in Jan 09 when everyone said the world was coming to an end. We...
