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CNBC's Rick Santelli discusses the latest action in the bond market, and the U.S. dollar.
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A question that eventually arises when financial planners talk about getting fiscally fit is: how much money do I need so I can retire comfortably. To be frank, I hate that question.Not because the intention is incorrect but because it approaches life in a technical way. Most people I know - and I'm betting plenty you know as well - do not want to think about ageing, much less think about what they want to do when they retire.
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Companies are loading up on debt, a tactic out of the playbook of private equity. But it's not just a leveraged recapitalization, as the Wall Street Journal writes today. A couple of months back, I wrote about Home Depot. An analyst who covers Home Depot said the DIY retailer was vulnerable to a buyout. Slowing sales and low debt levels put a bullseye on the company.
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If you can believe it, we're just almost done with the first quarter of 2007 and that means two things: the cherry blossoms are coming out and it's time to hunker down for some spring cleaning. As you tackle the clutter in your home, why not clean up your finances as well? This is a great opportunity to start planning for a solid financial future. You've just paid off your taxes (or are about to) and you're well entrenched in your job plans for the year. Don't let that momentum slip. Here are my financial rules for 2007 to help you tackle your finances and start the rest of the year on the right foot.