Latest articles by Carolyn Bigda
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Retail Discount Offers: Bargain or Trap?
spending Tips on how to determine if those retailer discounts are really worth it.
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8 Stocks Under $10 Worth Buying
stocks Investors have a love-hate relationship with low-priced stocks.
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7 Things You Must Know About Funding IRAs
IRAs You can make contributions for 2014 as late as April 15. But why wait?
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The Best Vanguard Funds for Income
investing Our picks include some new bond funds, a couple of longtime standouts and a dividend-oriented stock fund.
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6 Things You Must Know About Valentine's Day Gifts
Smart Buying Here's how to pick the right present for your sweetheart.
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5 Best Bond ETFs for Today’s Market
investing Favor low fees and diversity over exchange-traded funds with extremely long maturities.
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5 Stocks to Sell Now
investing All these companies face big changes in their industries.
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8 Stocks to Buy for 2015
investing We pick companies that will grow no matter what happens to the economy.
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19 Stocks for Cashing In on Holiday Cheer
investing If Americans shop till they drop, these companies are bound to benefit.
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8 Best Dividend Stocks for 2015
investing Dividends in Standard & Poor’s 500-stock index have been increasing at double-digit percentage rates in recent years, rewarding income-hungry investors.
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Rake in 6% With Preferred Stocks
investing The high yield of preferred stocks should be a garnish to your portfolio, not the main course, as you'll be taking on more risk.
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8 Telecom Stocks with Big Dividend Yields
investing What stock market sector provides good yield, relative stability and potential for modest growth?
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3 Simple Steps to Check Up on Your Mutual Funds
investing It's not just a question of how well your fund did -- it also matters when it posted those returns.
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Handle Junk Bonds With Care
investing They still pay more than most debt, but bargains are scarce.
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5 Religion Funds for Faith-Based Investors
investing Faith-based investing doesn’t mean you have to forgo profits.
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8 Great Dividend Stocks You Never Heard Of
investing When you think of mighty dividend payers, some usual suspects may come to mind: Coca-Cola, Johnson & Johnson, McDonald’s, to name a few.
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Use Alternative Investments to Hedge Without Hedge Funds
investing These funds make it easier than ever to smooth out your returns with investments that swim against the tide.
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What's Driving the Boom in Bonds
investing When the unexpected happens, it deserves an explanation. Arguably, the biggest surprise in financial markets this year is the strong performance of bonds.
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Junky Bonds Deliver Rich Yield in This Actively Managed ETF
investing Advisor Shares Peritus High Yield is riskier than most of its peers.
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How to Invest in Commodities—and Why You Should
commodities Because they don’t usually move in sync with the stock market, commodities help diversify your investment mix
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Great Graduation Advice to Guide Your Future
college College graduation season is upon us, and with it comes a new crop of commencement speeches.
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6 Stocks to Sell Now
investing If you own any of these names, this might be a good time to lighten up your positions.
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REITs Making a Comeback
investing After a horrible 2013, conditions are looking brighter for real estate investment trusts. These five have good prospects.
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When to Sell a Stock
investing To help you sort out all the "it-depends" questions, first figure out what type of investor you are.
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