Tag Archives: Money

6) The rich versus the wealthy: Chris Rock says there's a big difference between rich and wealthy. (Remember? “If Bill Gates woke up with Oprah’s money he’d jump out a [bleeping] window.”) Maybe not; but White believes the true definition is when you no longer have to work for your money; instead your money works for you, your children, your grandchildren... "If you can invest and have your money yield whatever the prevailing interest rate is on that amount at the time, say 3%, and you can live off that interest, you're on your way to being wealthy.”

4/11: 11 Ways to Get Your Money Right for the New Year

Time to get serious about your money matters. Here's how!

</a>With 2010 logged into the history books, it’s time to look forward to the future…

By Elayne Fluker

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Size Matters

Asset Manager James N. Nelson III likes big companies destined to grow even bigger

James N. Nelson III says do your homework and you’ll find low-risk investments that can…

By James A. Anderson

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Beware the Bond Bubble

Right now, bonds carry more risk than you realize

Three key factors have to be present before I consider an investment to be a…

By Mellody Hobson

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How Bad Credit Can Hurt Your Career

If you think your employer doesnt care about how you handle money, think again

Here are four things to know about credit and your job

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Money: January 2011 Reviews

A New Website for the Savvy Consumer
If becoming a more informed consumer is on your…

By Sheiresa Ngo

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Is it Time to Invest in Tech Again?

Financial experts get real about whether you should put money into dot-com stocks

Recently, venture capitalists have begun pouring money into a few bellwether dot-coms.

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The SEC’s “Your Money” podcast helps to get you started with saving and investing. You'll learn how to determine whether a “hot stock tip” is a good investment, the most common investment frauds, how to invest in a 529 plan while reducing or avoid some fees and expenses, and tons of other helpful tips to help individual investors achieve their saving and retirement goals. What's your favorite money podcast? Tell us in the comments section below.  For more money advice, see... 7 money lessons from the Bible 16 money experts who want to make you rich

5 Podcasts to Boost Your Financial Brainpower

Looking for a quick, easy and efficient way to get financial tips? Tune in to our top 5 picks

Podcasts can be a great (and efficient!) learning tool, especially for busy people on the…

By LaToya M. Smith

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Exclusive: 50 Cent Responds to Criticism Over Flaunting Money on Twitter

Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson talks his celebrity and trouble with tweets

50 puts his money where his mouth is
For our January 2011 issue, rapper Curtis “50…

By Tennille M. Robinson

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7Alternative Holiday Jobs

Whether out of school or out of a job, here's how you can make extra cash during the holidays

Good tidings and cheer isn’t all that comes with the holiday season; a lot of…

By Arlice Nichole

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Money Basics: 5 Keys to Wealth

Lessons on the fundamentals of personal finance and money management

I recently attended a Rich Dad, Poor Dad wealth building seminar held by author Robert…

By Sheiresa Ngo

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