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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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Correction. Then, the American Middle Class, Middle Class Workers, Global Economy
Correction: As recently as just last Thursday, February 17, I referred on this blog to a statement from an Egyptian official with the administration of the Suez Canal that Iranian warships were not “licensed” or approved to use the famous … Continue reading →
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