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Spice Up Your Life With International Investments

by Juno Moneta
June 1st, 2008, 12:18 pm


International investments make up half of my retirement portfolio, and I'm thinking of putting even more in this sector. Why? Despite volatility, developing markets are where you find the most growth. Mature markets like the U.S. are already, well, mature. According ... more

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Investing in a Slippery Business

by Juno Moneta
May 31st, 2008, 2:03 pm


Why is the price of oil so high? And how can you get a cut of the action? The price of oil is mainly affected by four factors: 1) demand, 2) supply, 3) the value of the U.S. dollar, and 4) ... more

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Shopping for a Home Loan

by Juno Moneta
May 25th, 2008, 7:15 am


Smart shoppers know when to buy and when to keep looking for a better deal. But can we apply these principles when it comes to mortgages? Originally, when I decided to get pre-approved for a home loan, I thought I'd ... more

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In Da Club

by Juno Moneta
April 25th, 2008, 5:31 pm


Jean Chatzky, author of Make Money, Not Excuses and one of Oprah's featured coaches, has a Money Group guide on her Website that touts Money clubs as "like book clubs for your finances!" Sounds like fun. Chatzky's Money Group guide includes ... more

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Pick a Strategy, Any Strategy!

by Juno Moneta
April 23rd, 2008, 5:22 pm


Or not, same thing. Someone once told me that the best investing strategy is just to have one (a strategy) and stick with it. An article in today's New York Times suggests that you might not even need a strategy-just some ... more

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How to Become a Landlady

by Juno Moneta
April 20th, 2008, 7:24 pm


Keshia Woods is moneylicious. The 28-year old consultant bought her first investment property in Florida at age 26, and recently bought another in D.C. Plus she owns her own place in Virginia. Over a glass of riesling at Harry's Tap Room ... more

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You Invest Like a Girl!

by Juno Moneta
April 19th, 2008, 7:11 pm


I recently came across a 2005 survey commissioned by Merrill Lynch that found women and men make different kinds of investing mistakes. According to the survey, women are generally less knowledgeable about investing, but are better able to learn from ... more

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The Tax Rebate Debate

by Juno Moneta
April 15th, 2008, 8:43 pm


If you are lucky enough (or unlucky enough) to be getting an economic stimulus tax rebate of up to $600, you’ve got a tough decision on your hands. Should you blow it on clothes, spa treatments, home décor, or concert ... more

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