Archive for 'Investing'
Fear Factor: Taking Shocks Out of Stocks
Feb 04, 2009 - Experts estimate that trillions of dollars of retirement and other savings have now been wiped out by the stock market meltdown that began last year... and that's got lots of investors worried that stocks aren't for them. But we explain how to take the shock out of stocks.
Investment Lessons Learned The Hard Way
Jan 21, 2009 - If you have money in a 401(k) or other retirement plan, 2008 was probably a down year. But there are ways to make 2009 better. One way? Become more knowledgeable when it comes to investing.
How To: Save More Money in 2009
Jan 19, 2009 - Trying to save more money this year? We asked a professional credit counselor for the best advice to save more money.
Inflation Predictions for 2009
Jan 07, 2009 - According to the government, overall inflation has been low, and is expected to stay that way in 2009. But that doesn’t mean all prices are standing still. Where to look for the biggest price increases this year...
Wall St vs Main St: Economic Predictions for 2009
Jan 05, 2009 - Comparing 2009 economic predictions on the stock market, price of oil, and housing market from an expert on Wall Street and people on Main Street.
Wall St vs Main St: Who was right in 2008?
Jan 02, 2009 - Every year experts predict what’s going to happen in the year ahead, including things that will affect your money. Last year money reporter Stacy Johnson talked to one of Wall Street's top economists, as well as people just like you. Now it's time to see who was smarter.
Fun: “What Makes Us Tick”
Oct 16, 2008 - With all the turmoil in the market, how about a fun blast from the past?
Crash ’08: Should You Be Scared?
Oct 10, 2008 - If you've been watching the news lately, you might've seen something about the economy... but in case you've been living in a cave, things are bad. Are we on the verge of another depression? Should you be scared by what you see happening in the stock market?
3 Bailout Costs No One Is Talking About
Oct 03, 2008 - The bailout of our banking system, considered a short-term solution by many experts, could end up costing you big in the long-term.
Is Your Brokerage Safe?
Oct 03, 2008 - With all the talk of banks going under, what about your stock brokerage? If it fails, is your money insured?
Stacy Comments on the Crisis
Oct 01, 2008 - I wanted to take this opportunity to say a few words about the situation we're in, how we got here, what's likely to happen in the days ahead and what you should be doing to protect your family's finances.
Betting on Elections
Sep 02, 2008 - The University of Iowa sponsors a low-stakes trading market where participants can put wagers on "political futures". The surprise? Betters are more accurate than polls at predicting election outcomes.
How To Save Money (Avoid Money Pits)
Aug 15, 2008 - Saving an extra couple of hundred dollars each month is easier than you might think. It starts by taking a hard look at all the little expenses you rack up, and cutting the "money pits" from your daily spending.
$100 Hedge Funds
Aug 13, 2008 - Wouldn’t you like to have your savings in a place that would return double digits even when the stock market is lousy? There might be a way, providing you’re willing to "hedge" your bets.
Protecting Your Savings From Inflation
Aug 01, 2008 - If you're keeping money in the bank, you know how low rates are. And if you've done any food shopping lately, you know how high prices are. But what you may not have considered is what low savings rates and high inflation can do to your savings.
