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  Keep or sell inherited gold coins?

  If you choose to save gold for retirement, be sure you’re properly diversified.

  2 min read Dec 03, 2010
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  Rule allows penalty-free IRA withdrawal

  It’s possible to make a penalty-free, short-term IRA withdrawal — but follow the rules carefully.

  2 min read Nov 12, 2010
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  Is Investing in Bonds a Safe Haven for Investors?

  Bonds may seem safe, but they’re not foolproof. Their performance can be erratic under certain conditions.

  4 min read Oct 26, 2010
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  9 key estate-planning tools

  Not sure what you need to get started with an estate plan? Here are nine essentials.

  5 min read Oct 04, 2010
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  Zero-coupon CDs: What are they?

  Most people have probably heard of a zero-coupon bond, or a bond that pays interest at maturity rather than accruing annually. But CDs also come in zero-coupon form. Coupon refers to the interest rate [...]

  1 min read Jul 21, 2010
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  Should you convert rollover IRA to Roth?

  With all of the talk about IRA conversions, where does a rollover IRA fit into the picture?

  2 min read May 28, 2010
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  Roth IRA conversion strategies to consider

  These tactics help you hedge against the risk of owing taxes on converted assets that fall in value.

  4 min read Mar 09, 2010
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  Use Web to find stock certificate value

  Internet research can help reveal the value of a 19th-century stock certificate.

  1 min read Feb 12, 2010
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  4 exotic investments for diversification

  Adding these assets to your portfolio can diversify your exposure beyond U.S. stocks and bonds.

  4 min read Dec 09, 2009
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  The best way to invest a windfall

  If you’re lucky enough to have a lump sum to invest, how can you achieve the highest return?

  3 min read Nov 23, 2009
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  Get rich without marrying a millionaire

  Forget instant wealth via a rich spouse or lottery ticket. Take charge of your financial destiny.

  4 min read Nov 17, 2009
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  Turn your tax refund into a savings bond?

  Next year, buying inflation protection in the form of a bond will be as easy as checking a box.

  3 min read Oct 14, 2009
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  10-year Treasury buyer beware

  Yields on Treasuries may look good now, but weigh the risks before you make the investment.

  3 min read Jul 31, 2009
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  Simple guide to mutual funds

  Investing isn’t as complicated as you think, says Gail MarksJarvis, author of "Saving for Retirement"

  14 min read Jun 22, 2009
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  Finding a financial planner

  Finding the right financial planner for you takes a little detective work and interviews with several advisers.

  6 min read Jun 22, 2009
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  What to do when companies cut dividends  

  When a company cuts its dividend, you need to find out why before yelling, "Sell!"

  5 min read May 01, 2009
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  Savings bond taxes due at maturity

  If you have maturing U.S. bonds, forget about a rollover. Instead, it’s time to pay the piper.

  1 min read Apr 23, 2009
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  I-bond rate to hit rock bottom. Buy now?

  The earnings rate for the government’s inflation-fighting I bond is expected to be zero May 1.

  3 min read Apr 21, 2009
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  Seeking a safe haven for investments

  Do products that claim to protect principal and guarantee minimum returns deliver?

  5 min read Apr 07, 2009
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  Parents legally can cash child’s bond

  Parents of a minor have the legal ability to cash their son’s or daughter’s Series EE savings bond.

  1 min read Mar 23, 2009