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Rocky Market, Smart Strategies
Indexing and dollar-cost averaging are always sound approaches to long-term investing, but right now they're especially timely.
Rocky market, smart strategies - MONEY


CDs Safe Haven? Where to Find the Best Rates

Has the wildly unpredictable stock market got you jittery? You can put your money into CDs instead. As long as they're insured, they're a sure bet. Here are some places where you can get the highest rates.
CDs Safe Haven? Where to Find the Best Rates - TheStreet.com

The 0% Capital Gains Tax
This could prove to be a bountiful year for taxpayers who play their cards right. That's because 2008 is the year that an unbelievable 0% federal income tax rate on long-term capital gains and qualified dividends kicks in. This special rate only applies to gains and dividends that fall in the 10% or 15% regular income tax bracket. But even if your income is too high to personally cash in on the 0% rate, you may have children, grandchildren, or other loved ones who qualify. Here's how it works.
Take Advantage of 0% Cap Gains Before It's Too Late | SmartMoney.com


America's Most Miserable Cities

Imagine living in a city with the country's highest rate for violent crime and the second-highest unemployment rate. As an added kicker you need more Superfund dollars allocated to your city to clean up contaminated toxic waste sites than just about any other metro. Detroit grabs the top, or should we say bottom, spot on Forbes' inaugural list. Stockton, Flint, New York City and Philadelphia round out the top 5 miserable cities.
America's Most Miserable Cities - Forbes.com

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