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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

A Formula for Long-Term Happiness
2006-11-13 00:00:09
What’s the difference between Warren Buffett and the average investor (give or take a few billion)? It may be as simple as knowing your limitations and investing for the long term. ...Read full article
Investing for the Real Payoff
2006-10-30 00:00:00
If you want to spend your golden years with your loved ones instead of working, invest wisely now. Find out which choices will set you up for a happy retirement. ...Read full article
The Art of (Killing) the Deal
2006-10-16 00:00:00
Perfecting your sales technique is often a matter of knowing what not to do. Find out which beliefs and behaviors are certain to kill even the surest deal. ...Read full article
What to Do When a Boom Goes Bust
2006-10-02 00:00:00
Smart investors know that boom-and-bust cycles are inevitable. They also know to buy, not bail, when markets bottom out. ...Read full article
Signed, Sealed, Delivered, It’s Yours
2006-09-18 00:00:00
No couple wants to discuss how one partner will get by financially when the other is gone, but it’s the responsible thing to do. Writing a letter may be a good place to start. ...Read full article
A Lifetime of Perfect Summer Days
2006-09-04 00:00:00
Medicare has collapsed and Social Security isn’t far behind, but few people are saving for retirement on their own. Find out how to buck the odds and spend your golden years in the sun. ...Read full article
Storm Warnings: What Katrina Taught Us
2006-08-21 00:00:00
The loss from Hurricane Katrina was devastating, but it couldn't put a damper on American perseverance. Find out what the storm has to teach us all about preparing for disaster. ...Read full article
Do I Hear Cannons? Must Be Time to Buy
2006-08-07 00:00:00
In perilous times, common sense is one of the first things to go -- even among supposedly level-headed investors. Find out why buying low is still a wise move when tensions run high. ...Read full article
The Best Investment You'll Ever Make
2006-07-24 00:00:00
We all value our financial freedom, but most of us take for granted the people who give their lives to make it possible. Find out how to honor them by investing in the future of their loved ones. ...Read full article
Your Golden Years Don't Have to Be Tarnished
2006-07-10 00:00:00
The country's an economic mess, and the government's not coming to the rescue. Find out how to take matters into your own hands and ensure a financially secure retirement. ...Read full article
Wise Words for Getting Ahead in Your Career
2006-06-26 00:00:00
These guides are distilled from 30 years of learning the ways of success in Hollywood and beyond. Learn why you shouldn't work for insane people and other timeless tips. ...Read full article
How to Succeed in Hollywood -- and Anywhere Else
2006-06-12 00:01:00
The ways people make it big in Tinseltown apply just about anywhere else. These are the practical steps I've seen work over the years -- follow them to help get the career breaks you want. ...Read full article
After Enron, Corporate Wrongdoing Still Thrives
2006-05-29 00:00:00
Enron's chiefs were convicted, but current scandals show many corporate looters still need to be brought to justice. It's an outrage that while we're at war, execs who are already fabulously rich are stealing. ...Read full article
High Oil Prices: Don't Shoot the Messengers
2006-05-15 00:00:00
Crude prices are set by traders in the global market, so the rush to blame energy companies for pain at the pump is wrong. But if you're still looking to point fingers, try directing it at the person you see in the mirror. ...Read full article
Work Adds Shine to Your Golden Years
2006-05-01 00:00:00
For the multitude of Baby Boomers with paltry retirement savings, part-time employment during the golden years can offer many benefits -- and not just financial ones, either. Find out how retirees can gain from working longer. ...Read full article
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