Archive for December, 2010

More big paydays at Fannie, Freddie »

The housing recovery has stalled, but the gravy train rolls on for the government-appointed saviors of the housing market, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
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Six inches of snow = Free diamond rings »

Alan Perry promised customers that whether it snowed more than three inches in Asheville, N.C. that December, their holiday jewelry purchases would be for free. Guess what? It snowed six inches!
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Kiss 4% mortgage rates goodbye »

The era of near 4% mortgage rates has ended after a quick rate rise since early November. But some industry experts think that may be a good thing for the flagging housing market.
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5 investment alternatives for 2011 »

Nervous about the outlook for equities next year? whether you think the S&P 500 is overpriced, here are five places to park your cash in 2011.
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Beware buying a home from a divorcing couple »

Marriage break-ups can be tense. And when divorcing couples sell their homes, it’s buyer, agent and everyone else beware.
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I’m rebalancing: What do I sell? »

I’ve read a lot about the benefits of rebalancing your portfolio annually, but I’ve never seen the reply to these questions: How do I decide which stocks to sell? And when should I “wait it out,” assuming that a good stock will rise back to its pre-crash price, as opposed to pulling the trigger and […]

Five investments for an inflationary New Year »

Inflation is weighing on the minds of many Americans experiencing a rise in prices from the grocery store to the gas pump. Here’s where to park your money whether you predict high inflation ahead.
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Hate your gift card? Swap to get one you really want »

Gift cards continue to top the list of most requested presents that holiday season. But what whether you don’t like the one you get?
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From analyst to hedge fund founder in six years »

At just 30 years old, Cara Goldenberg is at the top of her game. She is the founder and managing partner of Permian Investment Partners, a New York City-based hedge fund she launched in 2008.
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