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For those of you hoping to short-sell the next Love Guru, bad news--the MPAA doesn't like it. But how much this will matter is anyone's guess.

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I have come across a bank in New York offering a 2% savings rate, guaranteed through the end of the year. This offer beats any short term CDs.

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Duke Energy is yielding 5.88% in dividends and has a strong balance sheet, good cash flows and a liberal dividend policy. So what's the catch?

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The iShares Barclays TIPS Bond ETF (TIP) provides a decent yield currently at 4.09% as well as future inflation protection and little to no risk of default or loss of principle.

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CenturyTel Inc is paying a dividend of over 8%. Is this dividend yield sustainable and is the stock suitable for the conservative investor?

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Ahead of a new public stock offering, GM announces an expectation of profitability in 2010. Is GM jumping the gun?

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Federal Reserve Talks Interest Rate Hikes

It had to happen eventually, folks, but why now? An interest rate hike would help and hurt a lot of people.

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Stong 10-Year Treasury Auction Quells Rate Fears - For Now

Today's strong auction of 10-year Treasury Notes quelled fears that rates may push higher in the future. For now, the 10-year seems contained below 4%. The strong bid to cover ratio shows that Uncle Sam has no problem borrowing money at... Read →

Silver's often been called the poor man's gold, but is it about to climb in value?

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I got my Social Security statement in the mail a couple days ago, and man, these people don't have a clue in the world.

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I've been trading QQQQ calls and puts off and on to generate income. I wanted to share some of my trades and welcome feedback and input. If you have thoughts and suggestions on how I can improve my positions, please feel free to post.

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Boomers? Young investors? Everybody? The answer will surprise you!

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The jobs picture was actually starting to look sunny again! But how can that be with all those bankruptcies?

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After months of remaining near 5%, mortgage rates have shot up over the past two weeks and are now at 5.20% according to BestCashCow/Informa data.

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10-Year Treasury Bonds Hit 4% for First Time Since 18 Months

Ten year US Treasury Bonds reached 4% yesterday for the first time in 18 months as good economic data and upcoming auctions drove yield up and prices down.

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