Archive for 'Investing'
Ask Stacy: Is Peer-to-Peer Lending a Pyramid Scheme?
Sep 25, 2012 - Peer-to-peer lending is all the rage, and for good reason: It offers borrowers access to low-cost money and investors high-interest returns. But what if it's all a Ponzi scheme?
The 7 Smartest Ways to Borrow
Sep 24, 2012 - Need some extra cash? Here are the lowest-cost ways to find it.
Ask Stacy: Are We Heading Toward a Fiscal Cliff?
Sep 18, 2012 - Unless Congress acts, $600 billion of spending cuts and tax hikes will take effect in 2013. It could derail the economy and tank the stock market. This reader is worried about what's going to happen. So am I.
401(k)’s for the Self-Employed
Sep 12, 2012 - Yes, you can be the only one participating in a 401(k). Here are the pros and cons.
Get Out of Jail, Collect $104 Million
Sep 11, 2012 - A former Swiss banking employee just won a big whistleblower award from the IRS.
Why Do the Rich Invest Offshore?
Sep 10, 2012 - Have Mitt Romney's offshore accounts sparked a desire to open your own? Here's a bit of background on why the rich invest offshore, and why you probably can't.
What’s an 801(k)? And Why Should I Care?
Sep 05, 2012 - No, it's not a double 401(k). It's a made-up term for an investment vehicle that, if done right, can earn you real money.
For Labor Day – 5 Tips to Labor Less
Aug 31, 2012 - If you'd like to spend more of your life at leisure and less at labor, here are some simple tips to make it happen.
8 Ways to Earn More on Your Savings
Aug 27, 2012 - Interest rates for savers aren't very interesting these days – less than 1 percent in most bank accounts. Here are some ideas to make more on your money.
Meet The Frugal Billionaire
Aug 21, 2012 - Stanford University professor David Cheriton is a billionaire who pretends he isn't.
The 10 Most Beautiful Cars Ever – and What They Cost
Aug 21, 2012 - The mid-1950s to the mid-1970s produced some of the coolest cars ever – which are worth millions today.
More Parents Saving for College with 529 Plans
Aug 20, 2012 - Want to start a college fund? 529s have tax benefits – and parents who use them save more than those who don't.
50 Big Money Mistakes Household CEOs Make
Aug 09, 2012 - If Fortune 500 CEOs make mistakes, then so do the rest of us who handle our family's finances. Here's a long list of what to avoid.
Can You Improve Your Lottery Odds?
Jul 25, 2012 - There's a guy making the talk-show circuit who wants you to believe he can help you win the lottery. Don't bet on it.
Online Mortgage and Rate Searches: The Big Lie?
Jul 20, 2012 - If you rely on online interest rate searches to give you the best rates on savings accounts, mortgages, car loans, or credit cards, you really need to read this.
