Investing

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  How much do financial advisers charge?

  Need investment help? There’s a lot of expert advice out there. Here’s what it’ll cost.

  2 min read Nov 30, 2012
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  IRA early withdrawal to replace old car?

  You desperately need to buy your next car. Are you desperate enough to accept IRA penalties?

  2 min read Oct 17, 2012
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  IRA early withdrawal when you’re unemployed?

  Penalty-free early withdrawals from an IRA are possible and might be an answer to money woes.

  3 min read Sep 26, 2012
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  Use inheritance to invest, or pay off house?

  When someone leaves you lots of money, you can be left with big decisions about your mortgage.

  3 min read Aug 21, 2012
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  Expand horizons with international investing

  It doesn’t pay to be a xenophobe. Consider foreign stocks and funds for your portfolio.

  4 min read May 14, 2012
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  Should you invest in commodities?

  Experts are divided about the return potential of commodities, but all agree they are risky.

  3 min read Feb 23, 2012
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  When should you sell your silver coins?

  Sell your silver coins at the right price. To figure out what price that is, follow this method.

  2 min read Nov 17, 2011
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  Tap 401(k) or Roth IRA first in retirement?

  It’s not too late to undo your Roth conversion, but the deadline is looming.

  2 min read Oct 13, 2011
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  Alternative funds for investors

  The "smart money" invests in alternative strategies like hedge funds. Should you?

  5 min read May 02, 2011
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  Is diversification dead?

  Experts still believe in this investing strategy, but tactics differ.

  3 min read Apr 26, 2011