A huge number of ‘Zombie’ companies are drowning in debt. This CEO sees a reckoning as interest rates soar

David Trainer, the CEO of the investment research firm New Constructs, believes there are now roughly 300 publicly-traded zombie companies.

Don't even think about retiring until you have these 3 things completely paid off — your mortgage isn't one of them

Leaving these accounts open could tarnish your golden years.

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  Win the battle against inflation: How to save $50,000 on your mortgage, credit-card and car loans

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  Weekend reads: What to expect now for home prices, stocks and bonds

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It was the worst September for stocks since 2002. What that means for October.

September more than lives up to its reputation as an ugly month for stocks. Here's what the data says about October performance.

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  Dow down 300 points in final hour of trading

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  These 20 stocks in the S&P 500 tumbled between 20% and 30% in September

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For Long-Term Investors, It’s Time to Buy Tech Again. Here Are 20 Stocks to Look at First.

The bear market in software stocks has already lasted far longer than the typical decline, according to MoffettNathanson,