| Can You Live A Debt-Free Life? Avoiding loans goes against the norm, but it can be possible--and enjoyable. forbes.com |
The Error-Proof Portfolio: Find the Right Stock/Bond Mix (Morningstar.com) Asset allocation is the biggest determinant of how your portfolio behaves. us.rd.yahoo.com |
Austerity Plans in France and Spain French officials proposed raising the retirement age by two years and increasing income taxes on the rich, while Madrid is planning to shake up its labor market. nytimes.com |
Money managers are optimistic, but clients aren't (at MarketWatch) A majority of investment advisers say that a double-dip recession is unlikely and that the stock market will improve over the next six months -- but their clients are more worried, according to a Schwab survey of money managers. us.rd.yahoo.com |
MPs plan 'draconian' cuts to own pensions Members of parliament will vote in favour of 'draconian' cuts to their own pensions, a shadow cabinet minister has claimed thisismoney.co.uk |