Latest articles by Stacy Rapacon
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5 Ways to Spend a Financial Windfall
Smart Buying You’ve come into a small fortune -- great! Now don’t blow it.
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4 Critical Money Questions to Ask Before You Get Married
credit & debt Start your relationship with these questions to make sure you and your partner are financially compatible.
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Keep Pet Costs on a Tight Leash
spending Four-footed family members don’t have to cost an arm and a leg.
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Winning by Cutting Losses
investing A father and son "dive" for great companies at bargain prices.
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No. 4 Charlottesville, Virginia
business This university town has a strong business base.
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8 Places to Travel Before the Fall
Travel Vacation in Europe and Asia while the dollar’s still strong.
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Investing Outside the Box
investing The manager of Intrepid Small Cap goes wherever he sees the best opportunities.
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Wedding Bells on a Budget
spending Haggle your way to a fabulous yet frugal affair.
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No. 3 Washington D.C.
business The federal government stimulates job growth in our number-three pick.
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Make Your House Pay While You Play
real estate Pick up extra cash by renting your house while you're on vacation.
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Earn More From Your Vacation Home
real estate Take advantage of growing demand for rentals to boost your income from your second home.
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Free Getaways Around the World
Travel Swap your home and all you need to do is get there.
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How Grads Can Compete in the Job Market
business Show you're willing to hustle and emphasize your tech know-how.
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The Six Best Budgeting Sites
Budgeting Get your financial house in order and online.
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The Miracle of Treasury-Bond Funds
investing Not everything lost in 2008, but Treasuries' winning streak will end when the economy improves.
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What's Cheap Now?
Smart Buying 'Tis the season to find some really great deals.
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Need Cash? Where to Find It Fast.
Budgeting A dozen timely ideas on how to pay unexpected bills and weather tough times.
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Avoiding the Temptation of Beaten-Down Stocks
investing The managers of First Eagle Overseas -- a fund that's never had a losing year -- aren't finding cheap shares of battered financial companies appealing.
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Marriage and Money
credit & debt Talking about your finances upfront will avoid arguments down the road.
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The Bright Side of the Financial Fallout
investing T. Rowe Price Capital Appreciation fund's David Giroux is finding companies that will emerge stronger from the current crisis.
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Winning With Out-of-Favor Stocks
investing The Sound Shore fund succeeds by picking companies with beaten down shares poised for a rebound.
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Little Dogs With Big Fight
investing In a losing market, Heartland Value Plus is winning with cheap, small-company stocks.
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Forester Value: Making a Comeback
investing After several years of poor performance, this large-company value fund now is number one in its class.
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Three Small-Company Value Funds Reopen
investing Once high fliers, these funds are having to seek new investors to compensate for an exodus of shareholders.
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