Latest articles by Thomas M. Anderson
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What You Need to Know About Hiring a Contractor
real estate Find the perfect person for the job, then put the details in writing to be sure you're on the same page.
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Best 529 College-Savings Plans
College Rankings See our top five picks, then use our state-by-state guide to pick the best plan for you.
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Our Man Goes Undercover and Tells All
investing He spent days sitting through free seminars to become a super trader. Lesson number one: It’ll cost you.
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Shadow a Manager Before You Invest
investing Mirroring services let you study a manager’s moves before you put your money at risk.
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A New Favorite Gold ETF
investing Fee cuts make iShares Comex Gold Trust the best choice for now.
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Best Personal-Finance Web Sites to Track Your Cash
Budgeting New financial Web sites make it a snap to stay on top of spending and set goals.
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Which Budgeting Site Is Best for You?
Budgeting All these tools let you track your accounts and set goals. But there are differences.
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Walking Away From a Mortgage
real estate Some homeowners who can afford to pay their loans are choosing not to.
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Get a Break on College Costs
Paying for College Even if your child is already in school, you can reap big state-tax benefits by feeding a 529 plan.