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Investing Tools: Exchange-Traded Funds (ETF’s) and Index Funds….the Rest of the Story


On his early morning show “Consumer Tips” on HLN today, financial guru Clark Howard commented that the highest number of “hits” he had on his financial advice advice website was in the category “Investment Guide.”  I can certainly believe that, … Continue reading

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Tired of the Political “Theater of the Absurd?” Let’s Look at Some More Good News, and How You Can Make Money.


Awhile back, patient reader, I commented that while lacking a daily newspaper and my old favorite comics….at least I still had the politicians for a regular laugh….as well as unending material to blog about. But I have to confess that … Continue reading

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Chairman Bernanke, Government Simulus, Stocks and Bonds, What Do I Do With My Money?


Chairman Bernanke of the US Federal Reserve Bank was in the news again today, saying – among other things – that further “government stimulus” may be needed to aid the stalled, floundering US economy. I retired from parish ministry going … Continue reading

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