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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?
Read →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?
Read →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.
Read →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.
Read →Boomers? Young investors? Everybody? The answer will surprise you!
Read →The jobs picture was actually starting to look sunny again! But how can that be with all those bankruptcies?
Read →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.
Read →Conservative dividend-seeking investors are faced with an array of choice when selecting where to put their money. If dividend paying stocks are what interest you, it will pay (literally) to keep in mind these investing tips.
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Comparing New Homes and Existing Homes
When choosing what type of home you want to buy, there are several things to consider. One of the most important decisions you will have to make is if you want a newly-built home or an existing pre-owned home. Here are some pros and cons of each to help you make your decision.
Read →Rules about deductions and the location of income add up to make a bizarre tax picture for some companies--how can you get that kind of treatment?
Read →The unemployment pain seems to only gets worse with every passing day, but for some people, they've figured that the way to their own solution is their own job.
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