Latest articles by Laura Cohn
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How Much Cash You Really Need
Making Your Money Last In this economy, a plump cushion is crucial.
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Schwab Launches Commission-Free ETFs
investing The expense ratios on the new exchange-traded funds from the nation's largest discount broker also are super low.
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Why We're Not Endorsing This Kid-Themed Fund
investing Bob Bacarella's Monetta Young Investor has some good features, including a tuition-reward program, but we're not sold on the fund or the manager.
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How Bob Bacarella Promotes His Fund
investing The manager of Monetta Young Investor has been touting its strengths in unusual ways.
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Boost Your IQ With a Good Book
Investor Psychology A Random Walk Down Wall Street, by Burton Malkiel (W.W.
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How to Protect Yourself Against Credit Card Theft
Scams Safeguard your wallet and your identity with these tips.
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How To Be Your Own Boss
business Before you strike out on your own, make a game plan and get your finances in order.
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The Prefab Alternative
business If opening up your own business sounds to risky, a franchise might be right up your alley.
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Banks That Put You First
credit & debt Looking for higher rates and lower fees? Switch to a small bank or credit union.
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What You Need to Know About Bartering
Smart Buying To beat the bum economy, many people are finding creative ways to swap for the stuff they need and want.
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Scams Exploit Hard Times
Scams Prime targets are the unemployed and homeowners behind on their mortgages.
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7 Great Online Bank Deals
credit & debt With high-interest checking, low fees and reimbursements for ATM withdrawals, these financial institutions are gunning for your business.
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Resist the Urge to Cash Out
retirement When your goal is 20 years away, stand your ground.
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Recession Is a Blessing For These Six Stocks
Markets Some companies benefit as consumers pinch pennies in the frugalpalooza.
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Simplify Your Life
Financial Planning Streamline your finances, cut the clutter and free up time for things that matter.
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Credit Advice You Can Trust
credit & debt When you're looking for a firm to help you get out of debt, don't rely on an Internet search.
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The Bankruptcy Solution
credit & debt Discharging your debts by filing for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 can wreck your credit, but it offers a fresh start.
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Put Your 401(k) Back to Work
retirement Your best bet is to keep on contributing, stick with stocks and try not to raid your account.
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6 Stocks Benefiting From the Recession
Markets As consumers pinch pennies, shares of these companies offer investors a Frugalpalooza.
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How to Spot the Next Bernie Madoff
Scams Use common sense and don't put too much trust in your friends.
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What Madoff Victims Can Do
Scams If you've been victimized by Bernard Madoff's alleged Ponzi scheme, it's too early to know whether you'll get any money back.
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Super Bowl Stocks
Markets It's not the best stock-picking strategy, but research shows that shares of the companies with the most-popular ads during the big game get a bump.
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Don't Get Burned by the Next Bernie Madoff
Scams Follow these steps to avoid financial fraud.
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It Pays to Stay in Good Shape
Employee Benefits Getting a wellness discount can offset increases in your health-care costs.
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