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Still for Sale: Shares of Fannie and Freddie
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Still for Sale: Shares of Fannie and Freddie

Kansas: Even as government looks to phase out the firms, they continue to trade.

3 Stocks to Prosper From Inflation
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3 Stocks to Prosper From Inflation

Hough: If consumer costs jump, these shares should outperform.

TAX BLOG

A Bad IRS Idea: Your Tax Forms Are Not in the Mail

Some 11 million filers use paper, but saving $10 million trumps sending forms.


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3 Investments to Avoid Now
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3 Investments to Avoid Now

The economy may be getting better, but these investments could make your bottom line worse.

Do You Still Need Bonds?
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Do You Still Need Bonds?

Conventional wisdom says yes, but a growing number of advisers say no -- at least for now.

Is the Party Over for Emerging Markets?
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Is the Party Over for Emerging Markets?

Hoenig: After 10 strong years, investors are running for the exits.

Why Fighting the NYSE Merger Is Fruitless
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Why Fighting the NYSE Merger Is Fruitless

Stewart: Preserving the past through protectionism is a doomed effort.

Domestic Stock Funds: Now More Foreign
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Domestic Stock Funds: Now More Foreign

Investors looking to trim foreign exposure may be in for a surprise.

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How TV Fitness Products Shape Up
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We tested 3 as-seen-on-TV workouts, now appearing at a gym near you.

10 Things Event Planners Won't Say
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10 Things Event Planners Won't Say

On a budget? Spend on lighting -- and nix the chintz.

Why You Should Buy That Home Now
Real Estate

Why You Should Buy That Home Now

The president's proposals for revamping the mortgage industry will make home loans costlier.

Can Buying Generic Lower Your Self-Esteem?
Money and Your Mind

Can Buying Generic Lower Your Self-Esteem?

Research shows skipping name brands may make you feel worse about yourself.

The End of Prepaid Tuition Plans?
College Planning

The End of Prepaid Tuition Plans?

Cash-poor states are abandoning or retooling these popular 529 plans. What's your best move?

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Fact or Fiction: Gas Savings Strategies
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Fact or Fiction: Gas Savings StrategiesVideo

Here are some tips to help consumers save at the pump.

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Editor in Chief Jonathan Dahl talks about the latest changes to the content and design of SmartMoney Magazine.

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