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Ben Stein How Not to Ruin Your Life

Ben Stein

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

The Cruel Truth About Retirement
2006-04-17 00:00:00
Even with a decent head start, a regular person needs to save a hefty chunk of his/her income now for a comfortable future retirement. Find out how much you may have to stash away -- and why you need to start now. ...Read full article
Three Big Mistakes in Retirement Planning
2006-04-03 00:00:00
The first is not planning at all. And as what happened to my friend shows, even those who prepare can make missteps that result in a worry-filled retirement. Learn about these common pitfalls -- and how to avoid them. ...Read full article
Standards of Life in the Future: Think Grim
2006-03-06 00:00:00
If you think companies treat you badly as a customer today, imagine if you were retired and poor to boot. Well, that's the ill treatment the average Baby Boomer, who has thin retirement savings, can expect in the future. ...Read full article
Trade with China: More Gain Than Pain for Americans
2006-02-20 00:00:00
The steep tariff on all imports from China that some politicians are calling for won't solve the huge trade imbalance -- and may end up hurting the U.S. with costlier goods, higher interest rates, and slower economic growth. ...Read full article
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