There was a time when you could park your money in an index fund, sit back, and not worry too much about it By CHRISTIANE BIRD Nothing is simple anymore. Not even investing in index funds. Time was, you could park your money in an…
The stock markets are stormy, and recent economic data adds more clouds on the investing landscape. The one clear part of this picture is that the economy is slowing. But it is time to mention the “R” word? We’re talking about recession — in other…
Though market indices have been hitting record lows for the year, one area is seeing new highs: mergers and acquisitions. So far in 2000, around $1.65 trillion worth of merger and acquisition deals have been announced, according to Thomson Financial Securities Data. That’s a record,…
If you think the high cost of oil is hurting you only at the pump and in the airline stocks in your portfolio, think again. Oil prices hit a 10-year high of $38 a barrel Wednesday, prompting Vice President Al Gore to urge President Clinton…
By JAMES SCHEMBAR HE baby boomers have been criticized for most of our lives. Our parents weren’t thrilled with our hairstyles, our social protests or our music. When we told our parents we were going to backpack around Europe instead of getting a job right…
Don’t forget these important steps before you say ‘goodbye’ to the office By Staff Writers Jennifer Karchmer and Martine Costello NEW YORK (CNNfn) – You may be dreaming of lazy afternoons on the golf course when you retire, but if that’s all you’re doing while…
San Francisco, CA, USA — It is not too late. Those are five words that apply to most of us when it comes to saving for our retirement. Joe Ducey reports on how we should invest now in order to build a comfortable retirement. It…
San Francisco, CA, USA — If you think you need help planning for retirement, a financial planner may be a good idea. But how do you find the right one for the right price? Contact4’s Joe Ducey has the answer. Before you hire a financial…
Every Tuesday Stock options, once the province of the corner-office crowd, are becoming as common as paid vacations at many companies. Midlevel workers are going home at night with a fistful of stock options and a head full of dreams. But before you get carried…