New Year's Financial Resolution
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Our special report focuses on the financial decisions that will pay off throughout the year — saving, preserving, allocating and investing money.
The Year Ahead
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Financial resolutions are great, but when it comes to investment decisions, you'll need information and commitment.
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Amid a plethora of worries ranging from political unrest in the Middle East to slowing growth in China, the hope normally associated with the start of a new investment year has been trumped by fear. Rather than playing down risk, investors are obsessing over it.
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With uncertainty and volatility big issues much like last year, money managers say go for high dividend-paying stocks and sectors such as healthcare, consumer staples and utilities.
Managing Your Money
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While experts recommend tracking expenses to rein in unbridled spending, it is possible to build a nest egg without accounting for every penny. Start by having your paycheck deposited into a master account, from which all big payments are auto-debited.
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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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In the low-interest rate environment of today, new strategies are needed to make the most of your savings and avoid the inevitable bite of inflation.
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Whether you are twenty-something and in your first job or sixty-plus and and retired, there are steps you should be taking.
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I’m a big proponent of rightsizing personal finances to match one’s goals and desired lifestyle, with the ultimate aim of a seamless transition to retirement. That’s right: retirement.
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Every lap around the track, each sit up and all of those salads are just one more way to save for retirement.
Slideshows
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Here are our latest “slow money” trades compliments of the "Fast Money" gang, as well as other top trading pros. These are stocks to buy and hold for the long term, no matter what the market does tomorrow.
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Teaching your kids about investing while they're young can set them up for a lifetime of financial success and stability. Here's how Cramer recomemnds getting them started.
Investing: Complete Coverage
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Bonds market data, news, and the latest trading info on US treasuries and government bond markets from around the world.
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The latest commodity trading prices for oil, natural gas, gold, silver, wheat, corn and more on the U.S. commodities & futures market.
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Currencies, Currency Markets, News and Rates on International Currency
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Info on Mutual Funds, Money Market Funds, Equity Funds and Bond Funds
CNBC Blogs
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Trader Talk with Bob Pisani provides a dynamic look at the reasons for the day’s actions on Wall Street.
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You'll find stock picks, news about publicly-traded companies, commodities, hot sectors, ETFs and the latest options action.
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Your daily guide to events and trends that drive the financial markets.
Polls
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Savings rates are near zero, stocks are expected to be volatile, and the job market remains weak.
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2011 was a volatile year for the financial markets, and many experts expect 2012 to be the same. What's an investor to do? Cast your vote.
Commodities
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The poor man¿s gold ¿ silver ¿ could outperform the bullion, according to Simon Mikhailovich, Co-Founder at Tocqueville Bullion Reserve. Here's why.
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Gold fell for a third straight session on Wednesday, hovering near the lowest level in four weeks.
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CNBC's Josh Lipton looks at three stocks to watch tomorrow, including FedEx, which reports tomorrow; Domino's, and the secret to its turnaround success; and Adobe, following its earnings beat.
Currencies
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John Horner, FX Strategist at Deutsche Bank says "Abenomics" will continue to help the yen weaken.
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Stuart Oakley , Managing Director of Asian Currency Trading at Nomura warns that investors remain skeptical of Abe's policies and recommends that the BOJ manages volatility like the Fed does.
Mutual Funds
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It is difficult to turn a profit on bottles of bordeaux when the outlook for vintages looks bleak. The FT reports.
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June 13- The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has settled civil charges accusing eight former directors of Morgan Keegan bond mutual funds of failing to police the portfolio managers they oversaw, allowing toxic mortgage assets to be overvalued prior to the financial crisis.
Trader Talk with Bob Pisani
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Anxiety is mounting over Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke's presser tomorrow.
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First-quarter S&P 500 earnings stand at $26.44, according to S&P Capital IQ, the highest ever for a single quarter.
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Apple's bond offering, supposed to price tonight, is already generating orders of roughly $50 billion.
Market Insider with Patti Domm
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Whatever Ben Bernanke says Wednesday afternoon threatens to rock some part of the financial markets.
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Check out which companies are making headlines after the bell Tuesday:
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Anxiety is mounting over Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke's presser tomorrow.
CNBC Stock Blog
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Pioneer Natural surged after analysts added the oil and gas exploration company to its "best ideas" list.
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Plans to take Dell private by leveraging the PC maker's balance sheet are ill-timed, Cramer said.
Most Popular Video
Tuesday, 18 Jun 2013 | 5:58 PM ET
The Fast Money traders share their final trades of the day.
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Tuesday, 18 Jun 2013 | 6:40 PM ETYou say the name of a stock, and Mad Money's Jim Cramer tells you whether to buy or sell.