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  Fame & Fortune: Capt. ‘Sully’ Sullenberger

  The "miracle on the Hudson" made the airline captain a hero and inspiration overnight.

  3 min read Mar 20, 2017
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  Which presidents brought the best stock market performance?

  See how stocks performed under presidents since 1900. Who led during the best years?

  1 min read Jan 17, 2017
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  Real estate is top investing choice, with stocks only tied for third, survey finds

  We found people still seem leery of stocks and prefer to put their money in property.

  4 min read Jul 19, 2016
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  Millennials slow to start investing in stock market, Bankrate survey finds

  A Bankrate survey finds young adults are largely staying out of the stock market.

  3 min read Jul 06, 2016
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  IRA worth millions a tax problem?

  A few people have giant IRAs worth millions. Should the government intervene?

  4 min read Jan 05, 2016
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  Survey reveals Americans’ top investment choice: Real estate

  Investing tastes are changing. Americans’ top choice has shifted in a surprising way.

  3 min read Jul 22, 2015
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  5 things to know before investing in business startups

  Pretending you’re on "Shark Tank" by investing in a new biz is great, but know the risks.

  5 min read Oct 11, 2013
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  Should you convert rollover IRA to Roth?

  With all of the talk about IRA conversions, where does a rollover IRA fit into the picture?

  2 min read May 28, 2010
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  Turn your tax refund into a savings bond?

  Next year, buying inflation protection in the form of a bond will be as easy as checking a box.

  3 min read Oct 14, 2009
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  What to do when companies cut dividends  

  When a company cuts its dividend, you need to find out why before yelling, "Sell!"

  5 min read May 01, 2009
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   America’s savings are improving

  Our national poll reveals both good and bad news. See how your savings compare.

  Jul 23, 2007