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 ETFs, Index Funds, Investing 101, Risk Management         12 comments

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Earlier this week, everyone’s favorite emerging market — Brazil — gave a classic example of why it can be dangerous to invest in emerging markets. Out of the blue, the Brazilian government implemented a 2% tax on any incoming foreign investment to reduce the possibility of a speculative stock …

 Consumer Education, Credit Cards, Risk Management         4 comments

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Have you ever wanted to buy that certain something from the Internet, but hesitated because you were fearful of having your credit card number stolen?
How about that post transaction anxiety you felt after giving away your credit card information over the phone? Are you 100 percent certain the person on …