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The Rant Heard Round the Country — 5 Years Later

The moment I’m referring to here is what I call the rant heard round the country, a beautifully passionate, emotionally clear yet philosophically penetrating outburst by CNBC reporter Rick Santelli.

4 Dow Dividend Stocks Defying the Decline

Despite the aggregate decline in the Dow, there still are a few industrials trading to the plus side.

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Unwrapping the Worst Christmas Present Ever

Do you remember the worst Christmas present you ever received?

I Recommend Killing Your Dreams in 2014

After a little soul searching, I came up with the following unsolicited tidbits of wisdom.

A Gross Feeling of Guilt

Bill Gross is arguably one of the most successful money managers in the world. The founder and chief investment officer of the world’s largest bond fund, Pacific Investment Management Co. (PIMCO), is a billionaire, and he’s made his money by expertly helping investors successfully allocate money to the bond market.

The Unconventional Way to Deal with the Shutdown

Headlines on Wall Street, Washington and throughout America have focused understandably on the government shutdown and the pending debt-ceiling deadline.