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Why Stock and Bond Prices Move - Stock and bond prices move up and down every day - sometimes by very large amounts. Movement comes primarily from supply and demand of shares - which in turn is largely driven by information and how investors perceive the companies in the markets. Read More...
Personal Finance
Income Tax Filing and the Form 1040 - Income tax is the tax you pay on your income, usually directly taken out of your paycheck. Additionally, if you earn rents from rental properties, investment income, interest on your savings account or bonds, or… Read More...
Car Loan Calculator - This calculator will help show the impact of many of the biggest factors people need to consider when taking out their first loan for a big purchase! Read More...
Buying a Car - Want to buy a car? Stick to your budget! Besides the base price of the vehicle, keep in mind fuel costs, insurance costs, how much it would cost to replace commonly damaged parts (like the… Read More...
Insurance - The idea behind insurance is that there are random bad - and expensive - things that happen to just about anyone. Car crashes, medical emergencies, and other problems that can destroy your personal saving and… Read More...