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We've long been "taught" that buy and hold is the best way to maximize return. But the data shows that buying and holding equities over long periods of time is often a losing strategy.

The new credit card regulations go into effect on February 22, 2010. What new guidelines should you expect?

There are numerous strategies to reduce or avoid taxes. But there is absolutely no way to avoid dying. Four ways to use this reality to your advantage.

It is hard to believe, how ineffective Congress is -- usually that doesn't matter much, but in the case of terror threats, it is very scary.

I examine the CNBC expert survey and make my own predictions.

Indymac just raised their rates on 3 month and 1 year CDs and is currently the rate leader according to the BestCashCow CD Rate Tables.

IndyMac yesteday raised the rate on their 6 month and 12 month CDs, which are now offering 4% APY and 4.25% APY respectively.

Indymac raised the rate on its 12 month CD to 4.30% APY make it the clear rate leader on the BestCashCow rate table.

After making news as one of the largest bank failures in US history, Indymac is back as a Federal Savings Bank now run by the FDIC. They are looking for deposits. Is there a safer place to put your money than an FDIC run bank? The rates are competitive. Just remember that all bank deposits are insured up to $100,000 per person.

Here are the top financial and business stories on BestCashCow based on the votes of the site's members.

Microsoft's current success is due to the fact that they are a multi-faceted company that isn't afraid that take chances.

Humorous lesson on risky and high-flying investments.