Investor Spring Cleaning
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With the stock market and the economy looking their strongest in years, there's reason for optimism. Guarded optimism, that is. Debt remains a big issue for the consumer and the nation.
Consumers
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Why are commercial banks and the federal government asking so many Americans to take out new mortgages with much more favorable terms? Fees, votes, and politics.
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Personal debt dies with the borrower, and thus can’t be passed along to children or spouses -- but there are some notable — and potentially costly — exceptions.
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Debt is manageable through familiar tactics such as paying more than the minimum payments and transferring balances, but where should you turn to alleviate the pain if your debt balloons to a level beyond control?
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You may be surprised how quickly these 10 simple changes can add up to real money in your pocket.
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How can you get out of debt and back on the road to recovery?Click to see renowned financial author and Til Debt Do Us Part host Gail Vaz-Oxlade's 10 Tips To Get Out of Debt.
Investors
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Forget the U.S., E.U. and Japan. Look to Eastern Europe, Latin America, and the Asia-Pacific region for stable sources of income.
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An unpredictable market, rising fuel prices, and growing concern that inflation may trend higher as the economic recovery takes hold. Enter: Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities.
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The government wants to make it easier for workers to convert part of their 401(k) savings into an annuity that would pay guaranteed income checks for life — no matter the ups and downs in the markets.
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How can you protect yourself from being scammed? Click to see which investment vehicles are ranked high for fraud and get tips to make sure it doesn't happen to you.
Investing
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The bulls hope for more good news from Fortinet, which gapped higher after a strong earnings report earlier this year.
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Economist Nouriel Roubini, known as Dr. Doom, actually sees strength in the U.S. economy...relatively speaking of course.
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Stocks and bonds have been telling two pretty different stories, and the argument for slower growth seems to be winning.
Earnings
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The maker of Chef Boyardee pastas and Hunt's ketchup reported a 57 percent fall in third-quarter profit.
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BlackBerry reported quarterly earnings and revenue on Thursday that outpaced market expectations.
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The company reported a better-than-expected profit, but said student sign-ups fell for the fourth straight quarter.
Trader Talk with Bob Pisani
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Stocks ended lower, but pared losses to end just off their best levels of the day.
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A 95,000 increase in private payrolls? It's the "end of the end of QE talk."
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On Monday, April 8th all stock exchanges will begin a rollout of a new series of "circuit breakers" designed to calm markets during high volatility.
Market Insider with Patti Domm
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The best strategy in the second quarter could simply be putting money to work in sectors that lagged in the first quarter.
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A 95,000 increase in private payrolls? It's the "end of the end of QE talk."
CNBC Stock Blog
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Strong mortgage originations have propped up bank earnings over the past several quarters, but the trend may have weakened in the first quarter, according to FBR Capital. TheStreet.com reports.
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The bulls hope for more good news from Fortinet, which gapped higher after a strong earnings report earlier this year.
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GM sales rose 6.4 percent in March - the best March in five years, but, still, below market expectation. TheStreet.com reports.