Best financial decision? Paying off mortgage MarketWatch
Last Update: 4/24/2013 7:04:00 AM
What’s the best money move you ever made? For many people, it was paying off their mortgage, according to a new Harris Interactive survey.
Is Ben Affleck’s austerity plan bad for economy? MarketWatch
Last Update: 4/24/2013 2:34:00 PM
Next week, many celebs will live on $1.50 a day for five days to raise awareness for global poverty. But some economists say such austerity plans may not be the best way to help the less fortunate.
Everything you ‘know’ about the Fed is wrong MarketWatch
Last Update: 4/24/2013 10:53:00 AM
These five common misconceptions about the effects of QE and how monetary policy works put investors at risk.
Don’t fixate on gold in your portfolio MarketWatch
Last Update: 4/24/2013 7:01:00 AM
Those living in retirement are often told to strike a balance between investing for safety and investing for growth. And some pundits are fond of telling investors to put their money in commodities, including gold. But watch out.
Apple needs new-product buzz to reignite stock MarketWatch
Last Update: 4/24/2013 8:53:00 AM
Despite a raised dividend and buyback, Apple investors really want the next new, new thing — which still looks like a long way off, writes Therese Poletti.