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With Stock Picking, Mind Your Own Business

With Stock Picking, Mind Your Own Business

Hoenig: Talking to others about stock picks only clouds our judgment

How to Get More Free Financial Aid
College Planning

How to Get More Free Financial Aid

States are cutting grants to college students. How to get the free aid that remains.

With Stock Picking, Mind Your Own Business
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With Stock Picking, Mind Your Own Business

Hoenig: Talking to others about stock picks only clouds our judgment

TAX BLOG

Think You’re Estate-Tax Exempt? Maybe Not

You may be vulnerable to burdensome state levies and not even know it.


Investing

Truth and Lies About Inflation Hedges
The Economy

Truth and Lies About Inflation Hedges

Investors seeking refuge from inflation might want to rethink traditional hedges.

China's New Role on the Global Investing Stage
The Economy

China's New Role on the Global Investing Stage

Commentary: Should you increase your exposure to China?

Factory Report Helps Lift Stocks
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Factory Report Helps Lift Stocks

Stocks finished higher after a white-hot reading from mid-Atlantic man...

Perfect Portfolios: Updated
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Perfect Portfolios: Updated

The market's on a tear and gold is down. The Perfect Portfolios get an update.

The Power of Gold: The Risks and Rewards
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The Power of Gold: The Risks and Rewards

After years of shiny returns, some wonder if heartbreak lies ahead.

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Spending

Room for Rent -- in a Mansion
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Room for Rent -- in a Mansion

As more mansion owners rent out rooms to raise cash, we sign on as tenants.

Experts Explain: What Is the Marriage Penalty?
Taxes

Experts Explain: What Is the Marriage Penalty?Video

Why you might be better off single, at least according to the tax code.

Retirement Advice: What You Get for Free
Retirement

Retirement Advice: What You Get for Free

Financial firms are offering more free consultations. Are they worth it?

Save $500 on Your Cellphone This Year
Technology

Save $500 on Your Cellphone This Year

New apps make it possible to scale back voice, texting plans.

Estate Taxes: The Worst Places to Die
The Tax Guy

Estate Taxes: The Worst Places to Die

Twenty-two states have their own, and you don't have to be "rich" to fall victim.

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How TV Fitness Products Shape Up
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How TV Fitness Products Shape UpVideo

We tested 3 as-seen-on-TV workouts, now appearing at a gym near you.

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The Power of Gold: The Risks and Rewards
SmartMoney Magazine

The Power of Gold: The Risks and Rewards

Will Americans' love affair with the shiny metal end in heartbreak or bliss?

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