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Impulse Buys Make You Feel Good, But At What Price? : Enemy of Debt

According to the 2012 Shopper Engagement Study, we as consumers make grocery shopping decisions in the store at a rate of 76%, causing us to spend more than originally intended. Even with the best laid plans, coupons, shopping circulars, and a specific list statistics show we are drawn to spend more. Research shows tough current economic conditions cause us to “splurge” at the grocery store for psychological reasons we don’t even realize at the time. As I pondered that thought I realized even…

5 Things You Should Never Buy With Your Credit Card

Put that plastic away! For these six expenses, you’re better off leaving your credit card in your wallet.

How to Build Better Retirement Plans

Three experts from Morningstar offer their ideas on how to increase retirement savings.

Build A Financial Portfolio to Meet Your Financial Goals

Merrill Lynch has the insights you need to plan the life you want. Work with a financial advisor to start reaching your financial goals today.

The Worst Investments Of My Portfolio

The time has come to take a critical look at the positions which, at the time of writing, are the furthest underwater in my portfolio to see what went wrong.

Can We Protect Investment Portfolios From Armageddon?

Is there some sort of investment portfolio “insurance” if an event happens that represents the end of life as we know it? Can assets be protected or hedged?

3 Easy Ways to Build a Killer Investment Portfolio

Take 5: What's in Your Investment Portfolio?

Here’s what our faculty have to say about assessing new stocks, investing in green companies—and the benefits of benign neglect.

How to Diagnose and Treat Financial Portfolio Stress

To safeguard (Read More) your financial health, now would be a great time to give your holdings a thorough checkup, looking carefully for any potential weak spots. You need to manage your stress.

Is it really necessary to rebalance your investment portfolio?

Periodic rebalancing is generally a good way to keep your investing strategy on track and to prevent your portfolio from becoming too risky during market surges or too conservative after big market setbacks.