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The Federal Reserve today released notes from the December 15-15 FOMC meeting. There were no big revelations in it and for the most part markets have yawned.

The drop in oil prices of almost $24 per barrel has started to shift much of the conversation. Instead of talking about unlimited demand and shrinking supply, people are returning to economic fundamentals, and realizing, like real estate, that nothing goes straight up forever.

The dollar has been beaten up over the last couple of years and now has made a modest jump? Will it continue?

I was listening to Joseph Stiglitz today on CNBC and was struck by his gloomy assessment of the economy. Here's what he had to say.

Everyone thought GE was the ultimate secure stock. But recent events have shown that the company has taken a severe hit from the financial meltdown, one that could severely impair it going forward.

Last week the Fed cut rates by 50 basis points (half a percent) but the average rate paid on a savings account has not dropped significantly. Going back further, savings rates have remained significantly above the Federal Funds rate. What's going on?

Hi there, here is a brief article on investing and learning to invest. You may be surprised to find the best too is watching TV. Now you have to figure what to watch.

Stocks slip and treasuries gain back some of their losses for the year. It still seems to be premature to declare the recession is over, however you cannot deny the good economic data that has come out this week.

Hi there, here is a lengthy series on investing for retirement. I will not get into specific stocks, bonds, or mutual funds, though I will talk about them. Take a look and you may be able to save yourself some stress and heartache in the future.

Stock screeners are important to you if you want your portfolio to be based on science and not guesswork or recommendations. Recommendations can be self-serving, and also based upon the current buzz - hot today and stone cold tomorrow. Stock screening makes selecting investments easier and more secure than traditional methods by ensuring that your choices meet your predetermined performance qualifiers.

If you are someone who is tired of losing money on the stock market or you are still in search for that perfect stock that is going to produce the results that you want, you`ll be happy to know that there is a way. That way is through monitoring the trend lines.

Here is a look at a trend that has been making waves with real estate professionals. Should there be a difference in value between a bank owned home and a non foreclosed property?

This morning's disappointing jobless claims number hints that the jig is up and the economy's set for another dip. There is no way to put a rosy spin on this morning's news that new claims for jobless benefits increased. Initial claims jumped up by 36,000 to 482,000 for last week (the week through Jan 16th).

Here's how the worlds largest maker of networking equipment grows it's business.