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In Favor of Tax Shelters
Sheltering your investment profits from taxes may seem like a remote concern when your accounts are a sea of red ink. But tax shelters like 401(k)s and IRAs are more important than ever, writes Brett Arends.
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Fund Track
Bond ETF Buyers Must Stay on Guard for Hidden Risks
Exchange-traded bond funds bring the risk of limiting gains or magnifying losses.
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Politics and Policy
Bid to Curb Tax Break on Mortgages Falters
The latest effort to scale back some tax deductions on mortgage interest, one of the nation's most-enduring tax breaks, is finding little support in Congress.
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The Weekend Investor
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Weekend Investor
Getting Ready for Higher Taxes
Fearing that tax-code changes could slam fortunes large and small, investors aren't sitting still.
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Business
Whole-Life Insurance Gets New Lease
Whole-life insurance—the fuddy-duddy stuff your grandparents owned—was a shining star during the financial crisis.
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Getting Going
Why So Many '529' Plans Flunk Out
After posting dismal results during the market downturn, operators of these college-savings plans have been cutting expenses and adding lower-risk investment choices in hopes of making their plans more attractive. We explode some myths.
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Weekend Investor
This Week: What Happened to Your Money
Currency jitters hit the British pound; new home sales fell 11.2% in January; Obama unveiled his health overhaul plan Monday; and more.
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Sunday Journal
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Money
The Smart Guys Aren't Always Right
In today's volatile market, investors who don't react quickly to signs of trouble can get burned.
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Marketwatch
When It's Best to Go With a Pro
Homeowners are more willing to get their hands dirty with home-improvement projects these days in order to save money, but the DIY route may not always be the safest or cheapest.
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Ask Dow Jones
Writing Off Net Capital Losses
A reader who has suffered heavy losses in the stock market recently thinks that the $3,000 limit on net capital losses is too low.
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Barron's Insight
Walgreen's Prescription for Growth
Walgreen, the nation's largest drug-store chain, is about to take Manhattan and its environs -- with its nearly $1.1 billion plan to buy Duane Reade, the New York metropolitan area's biggest drug-store chain.
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Encore
Social Security Payback, Part 2
Is it really worth going through the trouble of repaying Social Security benefits for those who claim them early?
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Starting Out
Get More Time Off
As companies continue to pinch pennies, now is not the best time to ask for a raise. But what about extra time off, especially if you don't have many vacation days at your disposal?
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Reinvent
Social Networks Work
Tapping the social-media groundswell is one of the best ways to launch a new career.
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Tip of the Week
Census Scams: The Red Flags
As the 2010 U.S. Census ramps up in March, you should be on the alert for potential scams.
The Big Picture
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Is the Junk Rally Cooling?
If so, it marks the end of a daunting run-up. Still, pockets of opportunity do exist.
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Yoder & Sons
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The Joys of Traveling Without a Plan
Levi and Steve relay their experiences traveling itinerary-free during their recent trip to Mexico.
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ROI
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Oracle's Tips for Rest of Us
Renowned investor Warren Buffet reminds critics of the beliefs that have produced his remarkable record for more than 40 years.
The Wealth Report
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The Yacht That Is a Floating Island
Yachts and private islands both have their downsides. But what about combining the two? A Yisland, or a Islacht: a floating, fully loaded, man-made island that motors through the ocean.
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How to Buy Disability Insurance
Disability-insurance benefits from the workplace and the government are getting harder to come by. Here's what you need to know if you're considering buying your own disability policy.
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How to Fix Your Finances in 2010
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Retirees Snared by Medicare
Insurance
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A Cancer Patient Works the System
James Mannett's ordeal can provide lessons for all of us about how to defend our own financial interests, even when we're at our most vulnerable.
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Many Jobless Don't Qualify for Cobra
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Polly Want an Insurance Policy?
Investing
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No Greek Tragedy Here
Greece is the shaky debtor of Europe, threatening to drag the financial system into another global crisis. But we also know that entities too big to fail won't be allowed to default.
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The Hidden Costs of Mutual Funds
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Making Your 401(k) Last
Loans & Credit
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How Much Is a College Degree Worth?
Families are evaluating the reasons to pursue higher education and how much tuition they want to pay.
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Cross-Border Giving
There's usually no tax relief for expatriates or foreigners seeking to donate to charities in another country. However, in Europe, donors can get round this by donating to a charity registered in the country in which they live that then sends the gift on.
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The Power of Perks
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Dueling Retirement Plans
Retirement Planning
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Finding Our Way Home
Technology is helping more of us return to the places where we grew up. But when you arrive, will it measure up to your memories?
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Keys to Better Sleep
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Reluctant Retirement for Older Workers
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Real Estate
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Tampa Art (and Fun) House
This 4,906-square-foot house in Tampa, Fla.,showcases the owner's modern art collection and, in the yard, features a large chess board and a 100 square foot tree house for his kids.
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Home Builder Hovnanian Swings to Profit
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Multifamily-Home Builders Inch Back
Autos
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Tracing Your Car's Safety Record
The first step is to learn the difference between a recall and an auto maker's service campaign, writes Joe White.
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Luxury Plugs in to Hybrid
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Inside the Geneva Motor Show
Fitness & Health
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Democratic Rep. Massa Won't Seek Re-Election
Rep. Eric Massa, a freshman Democrat from New York, said he wouldn't seek a second term after a recurrence of cancer late last year.
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FDA Sees Increasing Number Of Insulin Pump Problems
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FDA Warns of Problems With Insulin Pumps
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Firms Map Routes to Recovery
Companies emerging from the worst downturn since the Great Depression are smaller and wary of risk, affecting their plans for recovery.
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Working as a Visual-Effects Artist
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Networking Pro Learns New Tricks
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Test Your Prediction Skills
How will manufacturing, McMansions and Jay Leno's ratings turn out?
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When It's OK to Walk Away From Your Home
Millions of Americans are now deeply underwater on their mortgage. If you're among them, you need to stop living in a dream world and give serious thought to walking away from the debt.
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High-Tech Tests for Running Shoes
Many stores now offer customers evaluations using treadmills, cameras and other methods that purport to help find the right shoes for a runner's physiology.
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Test Your Prediction Skills
How will consumer confidence, discount retailing and figure skating turn out?
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Splitting Up Nest Eggs
Battles over retirement assets increasingly are the most contentious—and error-filled—part of divorce
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Keys to Better Sleep
Problems sleeping? Melinda Beck says retirement can work to your advantage.
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What a Wedding Really Costs
If more people did the math before the big event, they'd probably get married in flip-flops.
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Testing Mail-Order Cupcakes
To find out if cupcakes could really deliver on their snack potential by overnight mail, we tested a variety of services, from local specialty shops to national chains.
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