Latest articles by Thomas M. Anderson
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Don't Let Debt Get You Down
credit & debt Look for the six telltale symptoms that your debt load may be reaching critical mass. Then, try these remedies to get on top of the problem.
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Five Green Up-And-Comers
Markets These small companies are a bit speculative, but they could someday grow into green giants.
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Charities That Deserve Your Dollars
Tax Breaks For your money to make a difference, you need to do your homework.
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Three Winning Casino Stocks
Markets These U.S.-based casino operators have raised the stakes in the tiny Chinese region of Macau, and are poised to gain from the growth of Asian gaming.
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Three Energy Plays to Tap
Markets Shares of these oil-services companies continue to climb right along with the price of crude as global growth fuels the demand for oil exploration and drilling.
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Beware the Penny Stock Hype
Scams Don't be swayed by slick ads in national publications touting risky companies.
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The Best Way to Save for College
Paying for College Changes in the tax law make state 529 plans an even better way to go. But be careful about paying the bills.
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A Temporary Setback for Credit Raters
Markets Long-term prospects for the two major credit-rating agencies remain bright despite potential lawsuits and regulatory action.
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Closed-End Bargains Beckon
investing Many of these funds are selling at a deep discount. Here are three good buys for growth or income.
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Safe Bets in Troubled Times
Markets Stocks may continue to tumble because of the credit crunch. But investors should continue to hold large-company stocks with little debt and strong overseas sales.
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Savvy Ways to Tap Your Retirement Savings
Making Your Money Last Great strategies to make your money last a lifetime.
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Invest in Some College Advice
college An admissions consultant can offer personalized tips to get your child into college.
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Retire on Autopilot
investing One-stop funds let you invest and forget it.
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Do Good With a Donor-Advised Fund
investing Budding philanthropists can invest their money and give to their favorite charities.
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Amazon.com: Great Expectations
Markets The online retailer's stock took off after a surprisingly strong quarterly earnings report. It's flying in lofty territory.
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General Electric: Back in the Spotlight
Markets Strong second-quarter earnings gave the languishing shares of this giant conglomerate a boost.
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Tyson Foods: Grease Lightning
Markets The world's largest meat company plans to team up with oil giant ConocoPhillips to turn animal fat into fuel.
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Great Values in Overseas Trips
Travel The dollar is down, but your money goes further if you know where to look.
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Blackstone Group: Act 1, Scene 1
Markets The private-equity firm enjoyed a big debut. But investors may want to hold off until the drama unfolds.
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National Semiconductor's Chips Are Hip
Markets A surprisingly good earnings report helped send this chipmaker's shares higher.
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Guangzhou Global Telecom: Mountain of Hype, Small Anthill
Markets Full-page ads promoting this small retailer's shares are running in major business magazines. Investors beware.
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The Truth Behind Penny Stock Spam
Scams A deluge of e-mail come-ons puts gullible investors at risk while the government does little to stop it.
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No-Commission ETFs
investing Plunging brokerage fees add to the allure of exchange-traded funds.
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Passwords + Pictures = Security?
Scams It's getting harder for crooks -- and for you -- to access your financial accounts.
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