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Bonds bounce on stock selloff

August 31st, 2009 by admin

Treasurys enjoyed a small bounce Monday as a government auction of short-term notes attracted high demand and as investors sought shelter from a selloff in stocks.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rss/money_markets/~4/aJomixmEedk" height="1" width="1"/

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Saving for College

August 31st, 2009 by admin

Saving for College
Another school year is around the corner and your children or grandchildren are that much closer to college. If you haven’t already started to save for their college costs, this may be a good time to talk to your adviser about setting up a tax-sheltered college savings plan.
By planning ahead, you can use a 529 college savings plan to give your children a head start on their college costs. There are two types of 529 plans: college savings plans and prepaid tuition plans.
College savings plans are state sponsored investment accounts that allow participants to contribute regularly. A 529 plan account grows tax-deferred and withdrawals from the plan for qualified educational expenses are exempt from federal income tax. There are no income limits.

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Oil settles below $70

August 31st, 2009 by admin

Fears over the strength of China's markets dealt a blow to oil prices Monday, bruising optimism about economic recovery and sending crude almost 4% lower to below $70 a barrel.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rss/money_markets/~4/vRwM3HBouUg" height="1" width="1"/

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Attention investors: Brace for rocky start

August 31st, 2009 by admin

U.S. stocks were poised to open sharply lower Monday, after another steep decline in Chinese stocks knocked back investor confidence.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rss/money_latest/~4/WrplUxFRPx4" height="1" width="1"/

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Attention investors: Brace for rocky start

August 31st, 2009 by admin

U.S. stocks were poised to open sharply lower Monday, after another steep decline in Chinese stocks knocked back investor confidence.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rss/money_markets/~4/sFLNoQEjNCM" height="1" width="1"/

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NFL teams tackle recession

August 31st, 2009 by admin

The recession means competition in pro football this year isn't restricted to the gridiron -- the National Football League and its 32 teams also are battling for the consumer's discretionary spending dollars.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rss/money_latest/~4/QpX8Gb4qcc0" height="1" width="1"/

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Buffett to up stake in Chinese electric carmaker

August 31st, 2009 by admin

Read full story for latest details.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rss/money_latest/~4/o4Ibmxrpz8A" height="1" width="1"/

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Property taxes: How to beat ‘em

August 31st, 2009 by admin

You know that your home's value has tanked. So why doesn't the blasted tax man? Home prices fell 27% from the 2006 peak to the end of 2008, according to the SP/Case-Shiller Index, while the amount municipalities collected in property taxes rose 12% from 2006 to 2008.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rss/money_latest/~4/BfCYBOhFQ1Q" height="1" width="1"/

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What’s next? Ask the bond market

August 31st, 2009 by admin

When it comes time to plot out your investment strategy, you probably focus most of your attention on how equities are doing and pay scant attention to the inner workings of bonds. But ignore the fixed-income market at your peril.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rss/money_markets/~4/SJ4pUVP0a10" height="1" width="1"/

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What’s next? Ask the bond market

August 31st, 2009 by admin

When it comes time to plot out your investment strategy, you probably focus most of your attention on how equities are doing and pay scant attention to the inner workings of bonds. But ignore the fixed-income market at your peril.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rss/money_latest/~4/t02bW5VtTCw" height="1" width="1"/

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