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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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“The Millionaire,” Do You Want to Become a Millionaire? Is It Possible? Should You Want It to Be Possible?
You have to go back a lot of years, ambitious reader, to revisit the days of the old “The Millionaire” television show (1955-1960, almost 5 1/2 years, on CBS). The basic plot was that very ordinary people were surprised by … Continue reading →
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Your Retirement Account(s) – 401(k), 403(b), Employee Stock-purchase Programs, Stock Options
I confess, patient reader, that I had planned another post for today on this blog; but it can wait. Two things happened – one yesterday, one early this morning – that compels me to tell you some things you may … Continue reading →
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The Rev. Dr.'s Analysis of News & Current Events 