August, 2009
Even ‘Safe Money’ Can Be Parked in Short-Term Bonds
Cash really is trash. The average taxable money-market fund yields 0.08 percent. The yield of the average tax-free money fund is 0.12 percent. Even a one-year bank certificate of deposit will, on average, pay you less than 1.8 percent, according to Bankrate.com.
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Disney Buys Marvel in Reported $4 Billion Deal
Or: Where have all my childhood heroes gone?
"Nobody tells me what to do, bub. You can take your $4 billion and…" (Photo: flickr.com)
The Walt Disney Company lost its way a long time ago when it came to quality family entertainment. Of this there is little doubt. I wonder what the cast of timeless characters like ...
Are You An Economic Survivalist? Tell Us
We want to know how the recession has affected you. Whether you've managed to ride out the economic storm or you're struggling to keep your head above water, tell us your stories. You can post them on our Soapbox blog. » E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
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Priceless Advice From ‘The Undercover Economist’
Economist and part-time advice guru Tim Harford uses the cutthroat principles of economics and capitalism to help guide you through life's little quandaries.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
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Podcast 19: Giving Yourself a Raise
Our guest today is Matt Jabs, blogger and founder of Debt Free Adventure, a blog designed to help the author stay accountable for getting out of debt. Debt Free Adventure is one of my favorites among new personal finance blogs.
Today’s discussion focuses on the concept of giving yourself a raise, an important way to improve ...
