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Power In Numbers: The Advantages of Community Shopping

Consumers are watching every penny in the current weak economy. Several new websites seek to capitalize on this bargain hunting, and they attempt to leverage the power of group purchasing. Individuals can band together on these sites in order to obtain deep discounts on everything from groceries to luxury vacation travel. Although there is not [...]

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Beware Of Yield Traps

Investors seeking an income stream from their holdings gravitate to either bonds or stocks which pay a dividend. Many stocks do not pay a dividend, and consequently there is no income provided from their ownership until the position is sold. Cash flow is especially important to those just entering retirement when income from investments becomes [...]

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Protect Your Portfolio With Married Puts

Many investors assume that options are complex and risky. In most scenarios, they are correct. However, there are certain uses of stock options which are quite conservative in nature, and can serve to reduce the risk already present within your stock portfolio. It is no revelation to anyone reading this that the stock market can [...]

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