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Investments for rookies: Where to start if you don't know much about money 8 Articles

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    by Erich Rosenberger M.D.

    Getting started with investing is certainly an intimidating prospect. When you invest your money in something, you want to be sure that it is at least somewhat safe, and that you are putting it in an investment that will e...read more

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    by Stuart Mcconnachie

    The Three most important numbers to understand before investing: GDP, Inflation, and Interest Rates. Statistics Canada reported a rise of 2.8% in GDP annualized over 2006. The latest report available indicates an increa...read more

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    by Mick Marshall

    PHILOSOPHY - one of the 3 important considerations. In this age of easy internet access, One of the more tempting opportunities for investing is by trading shares on the stock markets. In a previous article I put forwar...read more

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    by Gordon Gray

    A simple childhood game called monopoly can be translated in real life especially for investors. Do you remember what you purchased playing the game as a child. 1.Transportation=railroad stocks 2.Houses and Property=real...read more

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    by William Bond

    The most important part of your investing education is to start small, and each day learn a little more about investing, and your confidence will grow along with your money. First of all the number #l rule in the study of...read more

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    by Ken Burnside

    The Most Basic Investment Of Them All: The 401(k) One of the fundamental rules of investing is the mathematical principle of compounded interest, which is known by the folk name of "the rule of 72". In a nutshell, if y...read more

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    by Adam Maus

    The greatest feeling is multiplying your money with little or no effort. There are several ways to do this but they have their risks and rewards. With little money this can be even harder. Depending on how much money, y...read more

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    by Amy Sullivangreiner

    Always attend to the basics first. Here are the first-level basics: 1. You need an emergency cash fund. This will keep you from being forced into debt. Depending on your circumstances, stash something between three mont...read more

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