Ask Carrie: The Personal Side of Money

Smart Ways to Look at Risk

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:08:09 EST

March 10, 2010

Just because you think you can handle the risks of aggressive investing doesn't necessarily mean you should take them.
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ETFs v. Mutual Funds: How Do They Differ? Which Is Right for Me?

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:22:42 EST

March 3, 2010

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are hotter than ever. How do they differ from traditional funds? What role should they play in your portfolio?
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You Can Convert to a Roth--but Should You?

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:39:04 EST

February 24, 2010

High earners can convert a traditional IRA to a Roth starting in 2010. But is it always a good idea?

Do You Need a Financial Advisor?

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:07:22 EST

February 17,?2010

A financial advisor can be worth the extra cost—as long as you find the advisor who's right for you.
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Credit Cards for People with Little or No Credit History

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 08:16:48 EST

February 10, 2010

The 'good' credit cards—those with low rates—go to people with excellent credit history. But how do you build a credit history without a credit card??
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