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• Stocks Rise on Egypt News

  Stocks around the world got a modest boost on news that Egypt's president Hosni Mubarak resigned. Plus: Consumer confidence at its highest level in eight months

  Videos | 02-11-11

• Obama to Propose Ending Fannie, Freddie

  The Obama administration is revealing three possible alternatives. Plus: The smartphone war is heating up again

  Videos | 02-11-11

• Ask the Experts:Retirement, Student Loans and More

  MoneyWatch blogger Jane Bryant Quinn joins editors Eric Schurenberg and Jill Schlesinger to answer your money questions, and discuss the financial news that's impacting Americans' wallets

  Videos | 02-11-11

• Quest for Alpha: How to Get the Right Help with Your Portfolio

  Yesterday, we saw some of the considerations for managing your portfolio by yourself. Today, we'll look at what you should consider if you decide to get some help with your investments. by Larry Swedroe

  Blog posts | 02-11-11

• Mortgage Rates at Highest Level Since April

  Freddie Mac says the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage rose to 5.05% last week, up from 4.81%. Plus: Thousands of new customers are joining the iPhone club

  Videos | 02-10-11

• Jobless Claims Hit 2-1/2 Year Low?

  According to the Labor Department, claims plunged 36,000 to 383,000 last week - the lowest level since July 2008. Plus: Good news on the foreclosure front

  Videos | 02-10-11

• Fed Chief Warns of High Joblessness

  Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke says the recent drop in unemployment is "encouraging," but it will take "several years" for hiring to return to normal. Plus: Expect to see higher prices at the supermarket

  Videos | 02-10-11

• Market Sentiment: Investors Party Like It's 2007

  The stock market has advanced majestically with nary a hiccup since July, helping to send measures of investor sentiment to levels of optimism at or beyond those seen in 2007, just before the plunge. by Conrad de Aenlle

  Blog posts | 02-10-11

• Quest for Alpha: What You Need to Consider When Handling Your Own Investing

  Over the past few days, we've seen the rules you should follow to have the best chance of being a successful investor. Over the next two days, we'll see the steps you need to take. by Larry Swedroe

  Blog posts | 02-10-11

• How to Avoid STD: Sexually Transmitted Debt

  In marriage, what's your biggest financial risk? That your spouse has a secret vice, and I don't mean playing around with other partners. It's STD in a different form -- "sexually transmitted debt." by Jane Bryant Quinn

  Blog posts | 02-09-11

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