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Ask the Readers: Does Corporate Campaign Financing Matter?

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The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to ban Congress from placing limits on corporate campaign financing riled up a long debated issue. Supporters claim monetary restrictions limit free speech regardless of content and detractors claim the court majority harms jurisprudence by legislating a political agenda from the bench. I can’t solve that debate, but I have [...]

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Ask the Readers: What’s Your Favorite Personal Finance Book?

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As part of our never-ending journey to learn as much as we can about money management, investing and personal finance, you’ve likely read a few books that really taught you something or made you see the topic in a whole new manner. The beautiful thing is that there are so many books to read. The [...]

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Ask the Readers: When is it Right to Get a Loan?

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Taking on debt is a hotly debated topic in the personal finance world. Most people feel — including myself — feel that you should take on as little debt as possible during your life, but there are certain times when it is appropriate. There are others who feel that at no time should you ever [...]

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Ask the Readers: Now, is the Economy Back on Track?

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In late August, we asked you if you thought the economy was back on track. Overwhelmingly, you thought that it was leveling off, but not yet back on track. And 30% said that it was still getting worse, including Phil, who posted this comment: Absolutely getting worse. Spending for the sake of spending does not [...]

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Ask the Readers: What Debts are You Currently Paying Off?

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If you’re not one of the people focusing on paying off debt in the wake of the recession, it’s time for you to join the bandwagon. Everyone — from those with only credit card bills to those with tons of debt — is starting to get their financial act together. So, I want to know [...]

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Ask the Readers: How Often Do You Calculate Your Net Worth?

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As we’ve talked about in the past, the best indicator to determine your current financial status is your net worth. If you want to manage your money like the rich, worry more about your net worth than your salary. As professional athletes have taught us, just because you make a lot of money doesn’t mean [...]

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Ask the Readers: What Does the Dow 10,000 Mean?

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Now that the Dow Jones has topped the 10,000 mark, everyone has an opinion on what this means for the state of the economy and whether or not we’re recovering from the recession. Obviously, the stock market is not the only indicator of how the economy is performing, but it can be a strong psychological [...]

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