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Who Would You Stop Paying First If Debt Ceiling Isn't Raised?
2:45PM 7/20/2011
The debt ceiling debate is raging inside the Beltway, but many Americans are tuning it out. And among those paying attention, a majority would ignore the consequences and let the U.S. default. Find out who they'd chose to stiff first -- and tell us who you think the country shouldn't pay if it has to skip out on some of its obligations.
The Financial Landscape: Gas Is Falling; the Euro's Failing; U.S. Bondholders, Start Bailing
11:45AM 6/27/2011
Even before the International Energy Agency and the White House announced they were releasing billions of gallons or oil from fuel reserves, gas prices were falling. In the past two weeks, a gallon is down more than 11 cents. Also falling -- hopes for the euro, and the outlook for U.S. Treasury bonds.
Even the phrase "debt ceiling" sounds like something too far removed from daily life to be of much interest. But ignoring the political battle over this issue would be a mistake: How the government handles the nation's debt limit will directly affect our personal finances in all sorts of important ways.
This 'Fear Trade' Could Bring You 87% Gains
7:00AM 4/27/2011
Economy, Investing, Investing Basics, Market News, Investment
Fear is in the air on Wall Street. Unemployment is high, housing sales are sluggish and the dollar is weak. Now, to add insult to injury, Standard & Poor's has lowered its U.S. debt outlook to negative, putting the nation's AAA credit rating at risk. Fortunately, smart traders can benefit from these worries.
Social Security Isn't Broke, But We Still Ought to Fix It
7:00AM 4/15/2011
It's true that Social Security paid out more than it collected in 2010. But the Trust Fund owns $2.6 trillion in Treasury bonds, and though some people may claim those holdings are an illusion, they aren't. Still, there are some fairly painless steps we could take to shore up the program's balance sheet for the long term.
The One Safe Way to Invest in Municipal Bonds Now
10:00AM 4/08/2011
After respected banking analyst Meredith Whitney rattled the municipal bond market with her prediction of hundreds of billions of dollars in muni defaults, small investors dumped the bonds. That dire prediction may yet come true, but there are a few types of munis that still carry virtually no risk.
Market Snapshot: What's Thriving in Battered Economy
3:00PM 3/15/2011
Energy, Economy, Investing, ETFs, Investing Basics, Market News, Investment
The economy has had more than its share of trouble lately: Japan's earthquake comes on top of rising oil and food prices, political turmoil in the Middle East and a crop of government austerity measures. But investing opportunities lie hidden behind the bad news.
How Long Can the Fed Continue to Downplay Inflation?
6:00AM 3/15/2011
When a Federal Reserve committee meets Tuesday to consider the federal interest rate, it will likely revise its glum outlook into something brighter. But will it also acknowledge the U.S.'s growing inflation problem?
A Breakout Is Likely -- but in Which Direction?
6:30AM 3/10/2011
The technical signs suggest we're at a crucial point for stocks: Either a decisive rise or a dramatic fall is coming. And if you're the type to dismiss technical analysis as unscientific voodoo, you're missing the point: It's not about pattern matching, it's about human psychology.
Why Warren Buffett Is a Terrible Guide for Small Investors
6:30AM 3/04/2011
People, Investing, Berkshire Hathaway, Investing Basics, Stocks in the News
He may be one of America's richest men, but should small investors try to do what Berkshire Hathaway's legendary CEO does? Some analysts say no: The "Warren Buffett way" often doesn't translate to what's best for individuals, especially today.
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