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Taking Financial Risks

Friday, October 1st, 2010

It is important to take financial risks.The higher the level of risk you take, the higher your return will be if you succeed. The right investment for you depends on many things, but the two most important factors are 1) your realistic time horizon, and 2) your aversion to risk. However, that doesn’t mean you [...]

Increasing Interest Rates

Monday, March 1st, 2010

The Federal Reserve has increased the rate that it charges banks for borrowing reserves. This sign indicates that banks are returning to a normal state of operation, but the action will result in higher interest rates.

Chinese Hummer?

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

General Motors Co. plans to decrease their production of the Hummer after their attempt to sell the line to a Chinese company. Tengzhong is a heavy machinery company based in the Sichuan province.