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Dow Touches a 3-Year High

Dow Touches a 3-Year High

The Dow Jones Industrial Average kicked off a new quarter by touching the highest...

Why Is Buffett Whitewashing Sokol's Exit?
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Why Is Buffett Whitewashing Sokol's Exit?

Berkshire chief's handling of events not up to his own high ethical standards.

How You Can Pull a GE on Taxes
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How You Can Pull a GE on Taxes

It's not as hard as it looks, especially if you're self-employed.

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Adoptive Parents Get Tax Credit Bonus

Adoptive parents are eligible for a generous credit for qualified expenses.

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Why Most Stock Buybacks Are Bogus
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Why Most Stock Buybacks Are Bogus

Share repurchases often reward managers rather than shareholders.

Royal Caribbean CEO Steadies the Ship
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Royal Caribbean CEO Steadies the Ship

Sitting at the captain's table with cruise-line boss Richard Fain.

3 Bargain Stocks Analysts Ignore
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3 Bargain Stocks Analysts Ignore

These companies have a limited following on Wall Street -- for now.

Rate Spike Puts PIGS in 'Rollover' Moment
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Rate Spike Puts PIGS in 'Rollover' Moment

The scenario playing out in Europe reminds me of Jane Fonda's '81 thriller.

3 Midcap Stocks Up 50% This Year
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3 Midcap Stocks Up 50% This Year

These shares are soaring. Will the momentum continue?

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Does Politeness Pay? Lottery Winners Think So

You're standing in line for a lottery ticket, then someone skips the queue...

5 Retirement-Plan Tax Mistakes to Avoid
Retirement

5 Retirement-Plan Tax Mistakes to Avoid

Plus good tactics to remember when doing your tax return.

Experts Explain: What Is a 529 Plan?
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Experts Explain: What Is a 529 Plan?Video

College costs are rising, but there are some smart ways to start saving now.

The New Best Credit Cards
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The New Best Credit Cards

New legislation has made some cards better than others. The best ones for students, business owners and more.

Why New Homes Don't Sell
Real Estate

Why New Homes Don't Sell

Even for a tough market, new home sales have fallen off a cliff. That means there may be some bargains.

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Did Someone Steal Your Tax Refund?
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Did Someone Steal Your Tax Refund?Video

How taxpayers can detect if they've been a victim of fraud.

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5 Biggest Retirement Myths
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5 Biggest Retirement Myths

We look at five myths about retirement planning and explain why the old rules won't work in a postcrash world.

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