The Hidden Costs of Investing

October 29, 2008 by Lauren Fairbanks · 2 Comments

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We hope you guys are taking full advantage of the bearish stock market right now and buying up bargain stocks for your portfolio. But since stock purchasing can be a confusing maze of percentages and fees, we’ve decided to throw together a list of typical investment fees to be aware of and — in some cases — to avoid. Read more

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Monthly Mashup: September Edition

September 30, 2008 by Lauren Fairbanks · Leave a Comment

It’s already the end of September, and once again we’ve compiled a mashup of some of our most popular stories, as well as interesting and relevant posts from around the blogosphere. Keep reading to find out which stories made our Editors’ Choice this month. Read more

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Making the Stock Market Turmoil Work for You

September 24, 2008 by Lauren Fairbanks · 2 Comments

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There’s been lots of hoopla lately on the state of the Market. It’s been a tumultuous time for many investors – especially for older generations relying on a good return on their investments to retire on. However, for many young adults the downcast shadow of Wall Street does have a silver lining. Read more