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ETFs Vs. Closed-End Funds: Which Is Right For You?

Closed-end funds have been around since 1893. So how do the granddaddies of the investment fund world stack up beside the new kid on the block -- the exchange-traded fund? Here's your ETF vs. CEF guide.

Savings Experiment: Packing Light and Cheap

Airline prices may appear to be at a historic low, but that's just a flight of fancy. In fact, the major carriers have just shifted their costs to extra fees, and the ugliest one of all is the one you pay to check luggage. At $20 a bag, a family of four will pay $80 each way, or $160 round-trip. You can save $40 if you reserve space ahead of time, but don't even think about adding a second checked bag, which adds another $60 round-trip, per bag.