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Kiplinger Consumer News Service
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Kiplinger Consumer News Service Samples
Best Values in Private Colleges
A year ago, private colleges were struggling to navigate rough economic waters. Students who did apply to private institutions, or who hoped to return, asked for financial aid in greater numbers and requested larger amounts.
Why You Should Hang on to Your Bonds
In April 2008, I wrote here that triple-B means "buy, buy, buy." Except for a brief period during the financial panic of late summer and fall of 2008, when virtually all securities swooned, triple-B-rated corporate bonds have performed beautifully. These numbers may not be as impressive as the stock market's gains since the March 9 bottom.
Don't Keep This Deal Site a Secret
Spread the word: Groupon.com offers offers bargains on meals, services and activities in more than 30 major cities.
How to Spot Trouble With a Financial Adviser
Bernard Madoff has lesser company when it comes to misconduct by people in the financial business. To avoid working with one of the next names to show up on the list, here are three simple ways to research financial planners before you establish a formal relationship: 1) Start with a simple Google search.
Switching Money-Management Software
Q: I have used Microsoft Money for many years. A: Microsoft stopped selling Microsoft Money in June and will gradually discontinue online services through January 31, 2011. Not only can almost all of your financial information be converted from Microsoft Money to Quicken, the data will also import easily into Intuit's TurboTax. All contents copyright 2008 The Kiplinger Washington Editors, Inc.
4 Great Global Funds
In some ways, global markets are starting to feel like they did in the first half of 2008. One way to achieve this is by investing in global stock funds, which have the advantage of comparing and contrasting domestic and foreign companies and picking the best values.
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