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Broker Talk: Happy Anniversary? Not Quite
Broker Talk

Broker Talk: Happy Anniversary? Not Quite

The one-year anniversary of the most recent rally has passed. Party over?

Junk Food Taxes Offer Slim Benefits
By the Numbers

Junk Food Taxes Offer Slim Benefits

Hough: Why a levy on Twinkies and such won't make America trim.

As Rally Stalls, a Contrarian Sees the Light
Stocks

As Rally Stalls, a Contrarian Sees the Light

Charles Schwab's Liz Ann Sonders explains why she remains optimistic.

This Week in Business Tweets: Two-fers
Twitter Beat

This Week in Business Tweets: Two-fers

A word from Google's CEO and a question about the future of Apple.

3 Key Questions on Actively Managed ETFs
On the Street

3 Key Questions on Actively Managed ETFs

As another bank jumps into the fray, we ask experts how to size up these funds.

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Spending

Paying to Raise the Bar on Education
College Planning

Paying to Raise the Bar on Education

Education Secretary Arne Duncan on a tiered plan to fund of new initiatives.

Trading Up: Swaps Go Upscale
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Trading Up: Swaps Go Upscale

How to trade cars, homes and more online.

Retirement Roundup: Bumps in the Road?
Retirement

Retirement Roundup: Bumps in the Road?

A look at the future of Social Security and pension funds.

5 Smart DVDs: Doing the Math
SmartMedia

5 Smart DVDs: Doing the Math

What do you get when you add together corporate and middle America?

10 Things Your Architect Won't Tell You
10 Things

10 Things Your Architect Won't Tell You

Hiring an architect will bump up your renovation budget. Should you do it?

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Tax Tips for Small Businesses
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Tax Tips for Small BusinessesVideo

Author Barbara Weltman offers some tax advice for 2009.

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Award-Winning Funds
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Award-Winning Funds

It's been a rough five years, but some mutual fund managers produced double-digit returns.

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SmartMoney Wins 3 Awards for Excellence
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SmartMoney Wins 3 Awards for Excellence

Undercover probe cited; web site wins overall excellence.

 
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