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Earn the Most in New Canaan, Connecticut

by Flexo on July 14, 2008. Family and Life 6 comments.

Money Magazine released the results of the publication’s survey of the towns with the highest median household income. New Canaan, Connecticut tops the list with a median income of $231,138. Considering a move to help your income go farther? Don’t choose one of these locales. Considering a move to be closer to culture, leisure, ... Continue reading this article…

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Is a CFP Certification Necessary When Choosing a Planner?

by Flexo on May 9, 2008. Financial Advice and Advisers 6 comments.

I like the new columns from Money Magazine featuring “The Mole,” an undercover financial planner. Like me, The Mole prefers to write anonymously to protect his or her identity. While my reasons for doing so pertain more with my desire to post sensitive personal information, The Mole maintains incognito status because he tends ... Continue reading this article…

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Many Exchange-Traded Funds are Not All They’re Cracked Up to Be

by Flexo on April 15, 2008. Investing 1 comment.

I own shares in one exchange-traded fund, iShares Dow Jones U.S. Telecommunications Sector Index Fund (IYZ). I picked up the shares with free money from a Sharebuilder bonus, and since it was free money, I decided to attempt to choose an investment narrower than my typical investing philosophy would normally allow. Rather ... Continue reading this article…

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Welcome Readers of CNN Money

by Flexo on December 7, 2007. Administration 5 comments.

Consumerism Commentary was mentioned on CNN Money, along with Get Rich Slowly, as one of the best blogs for improving your financial picture. To those of you visiting from article or possible the print magainze, welcome! Consider subscribing to the RSS feed for updates or starting with some of these articles and pages:

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