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Starting With Sensible, Time-Tested Beliefs is Essential to Long-Term Investment Success

Jan 22, 2011

Taking the time to question and develop your investment beliefs

PA Gov. Ed Rendell Promotes Hometown Gambling to Keep Revenue "In State"

Jan 13, 2011

Are your state officials doing the right thing when it comes to allowing gambling in your state?

Honing a Personal Investment Plan

Oct 1, 2010

Q: I'm 36 years old and looking to invest long-term until retirement (30 years)...As per your book, I plan to find a discount broker...I fall into the moderate/high risk category for investments and was thinking of the following portfolio...

Why We Put Off Dealing With Certain Money Issues

Sep 22, 2010

Diagnosing and understanding why most people avoid dealing with particular money tasks and what you can do about it

Are Companies Goosing Profits Simply by Continued Cost Cutting?

Jul 28, 2010

An analysis of recent earnings' and industry reports in discretionary spending businesses

Are Some Media Outlets (and Unnamed Sources) Exaggerating Europe's Debt Woes?

May 27, 2010

Are China and Japan really shunning European debt and why should you care?

The Keys to Balancing Work and Your Personal Life

May 1, 2010

Spend less, work less, plan ahead

Do Congressional Leaders Care How the Stock Market Performs?

Jan 17, 2010

An examination of how key members of Congress invest their own money and whether they have a stake in the success of the American economy

Being Aggressive & Diversified at a Young Age

Nov 24, 2009

Q: My company changed the funds available through its sponsored 403(b) plan. I am 26 years old. Do you think my new funds and allocation is aggressive and balanced? My new allocations are...

Dealing with Possible Home Foreclosure

Mar 23, 2009

Some homeowners are struggling to keep their heads above water money wise and keep their homes. Here's what you should do right now to protect yourself, save big money on your mortgage and avoid foreclosure.

Inflation? Deflation?

Mar 22, 2009

Forbes.com raises alarm bells over rising inflation. But, wait...weren't we just worrying about deflation?

Is Federal Government Spending an Economic Impediment?

Mar 16, 2009

My recent piece on the size of our federal debt got me some nasty emails...

Retirement Accounts Still Worth Funding?

Dec 12, 2008

More folks are doubting the value of contributing to retirement savings plans, especially when the stock market tanks. Do retirement accounts still make sense?