Investing
Doomed To Repeat: A look at two market meltdowns
We're in the midst of an economic crisis.
On The Economic Horizon: What to expect in the coming months
In light of the recent economic volatility, a lot of people are wondering what's going to happen next. No one can see the future, but I want to paint a broad picture of what could likely happen, and how it will affect you in 2009.
Buying vs. Leasing: The Benefits and Pitfalls of Driving New Cars
New cars are a huge financial commitment, and not a very smart investment on paper.
Need It Now: Penalty-free IRA withdrawals
Individual retirement arrangements (IRAs) are a great way to stash money for retirement. They can also be a lifesaver when unexpected expenses arise.
Help Wanted: Pay the pros or DIY
The choice between going with a professional or doing a job yourself isn't always cut and dry.
Is Waiting To Invest Wise?
Wisebread recently posted a blog that suggested an unpopular idea: Maybe it's not imperative that you start investing for retirement just yet. At least not right now.
$7.77 Trillion: The Secret Bailout
Bloomberg.com reported last week that the Federal Reserve had doled out $7.77 trillion as of March 2009 to banks with the goal of stabilizing the financial system. That number makes the Treasury Department's $700 billion bailout through the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) look like an ant standing next to an elephant.
What Will Happen To The Euro?
Over the past few months, apocalyptic talk of the "END OF THE EURO" has surfaced as weakest-link euro zone countries like Greece have teetered on the edge of default, threatening to bring down the rest of the euro zone with it.
Europe has some serious issues, but the following explains why a complete euro breakup is just about as likely as the National Enquirer correctly proclaiming Michael Jackson has risen from the dead.
Dow Jones Is Down: We're Not Out Of The Woods Yet
Remember when you were a kid and you heard the neighborhood bullies were around the corner, so you dropped your lunch pail and ran the other direction to avoid trouble? Well, that happened recently in New York, in a manner of speaking.
