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Ben Stein How Not to Ruin Your Life

Drawing on the fundamentals of finance and his trademark wit, economist Ben Stein offers easy-to-follow advice on index funds, mutual funds, annuities, real estate, and the secrets of a building a winning stock portfolio. "How Not to Ruin Your Life" appears every other Monday exclusively on Yahoo! Finance. View Ben's Bio

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Madoff: Many Questions Remain

2009-06-30 11:52:17

Now that Bernie Madoff is in jail for good, it's time to explore the many unanswered questions surrounding the case. ...Read full article

Here's What Works in Any Economy

2009-06-15 17:25:33

No economist can tell the future, but most should agree that thrift and sensible financial practice always work. ...Read full article

Why This Time Feels Different

2009-06-03 15:03:22

The suffering among people close to me during this recession is incomparably worse than I have ever seen it before. ...Read full article

The Economic Slump: What We've Learned

2009-05-14 17:57:01

The financial downturn has been a terrifying ride, but we can find value in some lessons learned along the way. ...Read full article

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