Tag Archives: Investing
Investing Options Series: 401(k)
Posted on 21. Jul, 2006 by Jason Guthrie.
I’m continuing the investing options series by covering long-term investing options – starting with 401(k)s. What Are They? A section 401(k) plan is a type of tax-qualified deferred compensation plan in which an employee can elect to have the employer contribute a portion of his or her cash wages to the plan on a pre–tax [...]
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Deal of the Day: Market Monitoring Orb
Posted on 19. Jul, 2006 by Jason Guthrie.
Still have a USB port free? Still looking for something to complement your USB sushi or George Foreman USB iGrill? Look no further… Amazon is offering the Ambient Stock Orb for only $85! According to the manufacturer the orb will arrive automatically set to track the Dow Jones Industrial Average, glowing more green or red [...]
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Do You Like Money? Would You Like to Keep More of It?
Posted on 10. Jul, 2006 by Jason Guthrie.
I like money as I’m assuming you do. But what I hate is seeing my bi-weekly paycheck whittled away each day as more and more expenses are paid. To help alleviate this painful process, Reader’s Digest magazine (Canadian version) has followed the story of a couple who was able to change their spending and savings [...]
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US Mint Produces First Ever Pure Gold Coin
Posted on 22. Jun, 2006 by Jason Guthrie.
Starting today the United States Mint will sell the 24-karat American Buffalo Gold Coin. The one-ounce $50.00 face value legal tender coin contains .9999 gold in a bullion version for investors (slightly more than $50) and a proof version for collectors ($800). The iconic James Earle Fraser image of an American bison graces the reverse [...]



