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What Does Ashanti Know About Gold?

May 8th, 2008 · 1 Comment

Quite a bit evidently.
And if you’re into African stocks like I am you may also know that the Ashanti Goldfields Corporation was the first African stock to be traded on the New York Stock Exchange.
But if you’re more into pop culture like most people I may have just tricked you into learning something about stocks.
Seriously, […]

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Tags: Finances · Investments · News · Politics

Missing Money?

April 11th, 2008 · 1 Comment

I hesitate to ask that with the steadily-declining news about the economy. But, this site may bring good news.
I caught a report on the TODAY Show about missingmoney.com. It was part of a segment on how to budget better and find new sources of cash and financial relief. The site, by the National Association of […]

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Tags: Finances · Free Stuff · Investments · Useful Websites

Invest in Gold Fool!

April 7th, 2008 · 7 Comments

There is a way to invest in gold and precious metals without copping a watch or chain. As a matter of fact, having a small percentage of your portfolio invested in precious metals can be very beneficial for your overall balance, especially in times like these. Keep reading to find out why.
People have been buying […]

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Tags: Finances · Investments · Money

Best Funds for 2008

March 10th, 2008 · 2 Comments

After hours of tedious research, poring over reports and pretty much sacrificing our personal lives for the cause we bring you the best actively managed mutual funds to be in for ’08.
Our criteria is this:

Low fees
Low minimum investment
5 star Morningstar Rating
Funds that avoid investments into Sudan (using this screen http://www.sudandivestment.org/home.asp)

Large Cap— Fidelity Value Discovery Fund […]

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Tags: Awareness · Finances · Investments · Money