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Best High Yield Online Savings Account Rates, July 2009

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Although the average interest rate on high interest savings accounts continue to drop, you can still find a good rate if you know where to look. In this article, I’ve compiled a list of nationally available highest yields savings accounts. All of these accounts are FDIC insured up to $250,000. Your principal is protected and [...]

The Truth About Investing: The Market Is Beatable

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If you’re an investor in index funds, like I am, then you probably believe that it’s impossible to beat the market in the long run. You’ve had everyone from bloggers to Warren Buffett tell you the best thing for you is to invest in mutual funds indexed to the market. We do this [...]

FTC Video: An Inside Look At Business Opportunity Fraud

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Our society is filled with con artists who are promising people a lifeline through jobs, recession-proof income, and access to free government grant money. They are bleeding money from individuals like you and me, and from the economy as a whole. The Federal Trade Commission is cracking down on scammers trying to take advantage of [...]

The Difference Between The Multiply-By-25 Rule And The 4-Percent Rule

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There are two rules often cited by investors that sound similar but that in fact make very different claims. In this article, I’ll describe the differences between the two rules — the Multiply-by-25 Rule and the 4-Percent Rule.
The Multiply-by-25 Rule
The purpose of The Multiply-by-25 Rule is to tell an investor how much he needs to [...]

Discover Bank Penalty-Free 12 Month CD

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I have been a Discover customer since 1996 — right out of college — and for good reason. I believe that Discover is one of the very few financial institutions that put their customers first and continue to innovate. As of today, Discover Bank announced their Penalty-Free 12 Month CD. Despite the added feature, the [...]

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As we approach the vacation season, I want to cover the basics of preparing for roadside emergencies and dealing with car breakdown. I have had my fair share of roadside emergencies and breakdowns. My experience includes minor incidents such as punctured tire, malfunctioned windshield wiper, drained battery, and locked in key. And the more serious [...]

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