Investment
The 1980s Garfield buyout that changed corporate finance
William E Simon was a bond trader-turned US cabinet secretary under President Richard Nixon. He was also abrasive, polarising and...
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Sinking Funds Eliminate the Surprise From Predictable Expenses
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Your Debt-to-Income Ratio Determines Whether You Qualify for a Mortgage
Just the Tip: Lenders divide your total monthly debt payments by your gross monthly income to decide whether you can...
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Dollar-Cost Averaging Removes Emotion From Investing
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Read moreThe Expense Ratio on Your Funds Is a Guaranteed Return Drag
Every fund charges an annual expense ratio, a percentage of your assets taken as a fee regardless of performance. A...
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Track Every Dollar for 30 Days Before Building Any Budget
Most budgets fail because they’re built on assumptions rather than actual spending data. Track every transaction for one full month...
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A Weekly Money Check-In Keeps Your Finances From Running on Autopilot
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Buying Refurbished Electronics Saves 20-50% on the Same Gear
Manufacturer-certified refurbished products are inspected, repaired to factory spec, and covered by a warranty often identical to new. A refurbished...
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A Solo 401k Lets Self-Employed People Save Far More Than a Regular IRA
Self-employed individuals with no employees can open a solo 401k and contribute as both employee and employer: the full annual...
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Financial Infidelity Is as Damaging as Any Other Kind
Discovery rarely happens on your terms. A denied loan application, a statement in the mailbox, a collections call on speakerphone....
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