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Filed in archive by andy on June 28, 2005

Are we saving too much for retirement? The answer is yes according to Ty Bernicke. Bernicke's first hint that people tend to overestimate their retirement spending came from his father, Barry, t...

Kelo Case Clips Liberty Title: Kelo Case Clips Liberty
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Filed in archive by andy on June 27, 2005

I just added a new category today - Liberty. It probably won't be featured much but I think it is important. Because at the end of the day, making all the right moves with our financial game pla...

It Really Is Coming (China That Is) Title: It Really Is Coming (China That Is)
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Filed in archive Investing by andy on June 26, 2005

Fox News Channel's Terri Keenan connects the dots between CNOOC's (China National Offshore Oil Corp) takeover bid of Unocal and the market's selloff. Can you say trade war? I guess the ...

To Save or Not To Save Title: To Save or Not To Save
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Filed in archive by andy on June 26, 2005

Here's a provacative piece from the NY Times. Author daniel Akst argues. given the alternatives, "Perhaps it's (our failure to save) something closer to rational profligacy." Here...

The Chinese Are Coming, The Chinese Are Coming! Title: The Chinese Are Coming, The Chinese Are Coming!
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Filed in archive Economy by andy on June 24, 2005

Reuters reports on a CNBC interview in which Warren Buffett acknowledges he took some lumps during the recent strength in the US dollar. However, he maintains a bearish outlook on the greenback. Fa...

Will The Real Maestro Please Stand Up Title: Will The Real Maestro Please Stand Up
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Filed in archive Economy by andy on June 24, 2005

Hey Bob, now that Deep Throat has a face let's move on to more important things. Like a quick clarification. Which one were you referring to? While Stephen Roach doesn't come out and say it...

Robert Shiller As Cassandra Redux Title: Robert Shiller As Cassandra Redux
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Filed in archive Housing by andy on June 24, 2005

I've kept quiet on housing of late because, frankly, I got tired beating that drum. How much anecdotal evidence of a mania can one really stomach without becoming tone deaf? But I'm ready to d...

Independent 529 Plan Title: Independent 529 Plan
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Filed in archive by andy on June 24, 2005

Here's another option in your quest to send Jr. to the very best college. The Independent 529 Plan What is Independent 529 Plan? Independent 529 Plan is the first private college-sponsored, na...

Careful With Collectibles Title: Careful With Collectibles
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Filed in archive Investing by andy on June 23, 2005

Here's a cautionary piece about the trend towards collectibles as investments. Are collectibles a sound financial investment? If the past is any guide, the answer is no. Historically, collectib...

Interest Checking Roundup Title: Interest Checking Roundup
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Filed in archive by andy on June 23, 2005

Even if you like to go into you local bank and chat with your favorite teller, it's a good idea to have another source for your banking needs. Using Bankrate.com, I've done a quick roundup o...

PIMCO On Bonds Title: PIMCO On Bonds
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Filed in archive Investing by andy on June 22, 2005

Bonds can be confusing. I still get puzzled looks when I ask groups why prices and yields move in opposite directions. Well fear not, PIMCO has put out a bond primer in its June newsletter. This is a...

IRA Rollover Period Exemptions Title: IRA Rollover Period Exemptions
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Filed in archive Investing by andy on June 22, 2005

Trade publication Investment News has an article dealing with IRS treatment of botched IRA rollovers (I'd link to the article but I can't). Based on recent IRS private letter rulings, here&...

The Bleeding Edge Of Mortgages Title: The Bleeding Edge Of Mortgages
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Filed in archive Housing by andy on June 22, 2005

In every area of our lives we flock to those producers that offer the latest and greatest. In fact, we demand it. The iPod and Dyson vacuums come to mind. As a society we demand innovation. The mor...

Buffett Still Likes Energy Sector Title: Buffett Still Likes Energy Sector
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Filed in archive Investing by andy on June 22, 2005

The Oracle of Omaha is already involved in the energy sector. Now he says he's still attacted to opportunities there. And the bigger the better because the puny $1 billion dollar deals don't...

Credit Card Minimums Set To Rise Title: Credit Card Minimums Set To Rise
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Filed in archive by andy on June 21, 2005

Keep in mind that credit card issuers are beginning to raise monthly minimums from 2% to 4%. This is a good thing. It forces those who carry balances to pay them off quicker. However, it goes without...

Master Of Your Financial Domain Title: Master Of Your Financial Domain
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Filed in archive by andy on June 21, 2005

Teri Cullen over at the Wall Street Journal shows how she uses technology to streamline her tasks involved in staying on top of her family's financial game plan. Her situation is a great illust...

Gotta Get A Hedge Fund, Huh? Title: Gotta Get A Hedge Fund, Huh?
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Filed in archive Investing by andy on June 21, 2005

Stories like this (reg. required, free) have been flying off the presses the last week or so. And these guys weren't poor flunkies getting whacked by the GM/Ford debt debacle a few months ago. Jus...

The Annuity Debate Title: The Annuity Debate
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Filed in archive Investing by andy on June 16, 2005

Annuities sometimes seem like "The Three Faces of Eve." You get people who love 'em, people who hate 'em and some just don't know. I want to direct you to an article in a trad...

Is Alan Greenspan Listening? Title: Is Alan Greenspan Listening?
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Filed in archive Economy by andy on June 15, 2005

They were piling on yesterday. It seems everyone has an answer to Chairman Greenspan's "conundrum" over the behavior of the yield curve. Yesterday we highlighted on answer to this puzz...

Does Yahoo Eat Its Own Cooking? Title: Does Yahoo Eat Its Own Cooking?
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Filed in archive General by andy on June 15, 2005

Slightly off topic but kinda funny. In the course of some research I wound up on the Ask Yahoo service. Poking around in the Business & finance section section revealed this slightly embarassing...

Greenspan's Interest Rate Conundrum Title: Greenspan's Interest Rate Conundrum
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Filed in archive Economy by andy on June 14, 2005

Alan Greenspan continues to be mystified by the apparent interest rate "conundrum." How could long term interest rates be falling in the face of all the "heavy lifting" the Fed h...

Saving For College Title: Saving For College
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Filed in archive by andy on June 9, 2005

Here's an article that looks at the other side of the coin of 529 College Savings Accounts. While each of the points in the article has merit, I'm going to offer a practical rebuttal to eac...

Inside Carl Icahn's Billionair Mind Title: Inside Carl Icahn's Billionair Mind
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Filed in archive Investing by andy on June 7, 2005

I always find it interesting to peer into the minds of fascinating people. In the area of investing Carl Icahn sure fits that bill. The NY Times has a brief Q & A with Mr. Icahn here. It's ...

Mortgage Refinance Title: Mortgage Refinance
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Filed in archive Housing by andy on June 3, 2005

With mortgage rates about to hit lows not seen in over a year, it may be a good time to think about refinancing. Here's a handy calculator to help you in your decision making.

Is Housing Really Different This Time? Title: Is Housing Really Different This Time?
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Filed in archive Housing by andy on June 1, 2005

It's always interesting to see what some "seasoned" players have to say. Here's a fellow who's been there, done that for quite some time. Today people are certain real estate ...

Working On Repeal of Alternative Minimum Tax Title: Working On Repeal of Alternative Minimum Tax
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Filed in archive Taxes by andy on June 1, 2005

Call your senator and implore him or her to support S. 1103. This is the stealth tax that has go to be scrapped.

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