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Don't Fall for a Lothario Lender Being wooed by some good looking credit offers? Don't get all starry-eyed too fast. What should you look for in a money match made in heaven? Here are some tips. |
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Using Leveraged Funds Recently, as exchange-traded funds have become increasingly popular, funds that use leverage to amplify their performance have come into vogue. |
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Steer Clear of These Credit Card Traps A number of bank moves reverse the credit crunch, but should you take advantage? |
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Is the Carry Trade for You? A carry trade can be defined as borrowing at a low interest rate and then lending at a higher rate. Because carry trades are at the mercy of the liquidity of the markets, they are highly risky. Investors, beware. |
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