Managing Your Money

Debt Got Us Into Mess, Will Keep Us There

By David MacDougall

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• GE
• GOOG
• IBM
• MSFT

The economic recovery is fragile, and excessive borrowing by the government will add a heavy burden.

11/23/09 - 05:00 AM EST

Fidelity, MetLife Push New Guaranteed Annuity

By Joe Mont

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• MET

Fidelity and MefLife introduced a new annuity product that targets investors nearing retirement who are trying to shore up their assets.

11/17/09 - 09:43 AM EST

Student Loan Rates Rising Amid Joblessness

By Joe Mont

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• APOL
• SLM

Defaults on student loans are rising as new graduates grapple with a bleak job market. And the situation could get worse.

11/13/09 - 08:27 AM EST

Falling Food Prices Trim Turkey Day Costs

By Joe Mont

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• DBA
• GIS
• HRL
• JSDA
• PBJ
• SLE

Retail prices for apples, potatoes, and corn have fallen as much as 25% in the past year, according to the U.S. Agriculture Department.

11/12/09 - 05:00 AM EST

Fund Firms Set for Roth IRA Bonanza

By Joe Mont

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• SCHW
• TROW

Retirement-investment companies such as Fidelity and Schwab are preparing for an IRA rule change in the hopes of gaining new clients.

11/12/09 - 07:47 AM EST