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CBS's 60 Minutes' H1N1 report last night was very well done, and conveyed the proper message that everyone born after 1950 should have an H1N1 vaccine in addition to the regular flu vaccine this year. But, here is what I found inappropriate.

Here is an idea for those of you desiring fixed icome but do not have enough capital to set up laddered bond portfolio. Preferred stock trade on the New York Stock Exchange along side their cousins,common stock.

Let's talk risk. Risk has little to do with dollar amount and everything to do with percentage of capital invested. Only you knows what is right for you in terms of risk, and what you can sleep with. Good luck and happy investing.

The Labor Department reported today that consumer prices rose .2% in September 09, double the increase in August.

A bit of old fashioned jawboning from the fed chief has treasuries tumbling rapidly. Investors and traders alike wonder if a hike in rates may be sooner than was widely believed.

And, in case you missed it, here is a very brief summary of what has transpired in the meantime.

Here is a short series on how it works. How does your broker get paid, and how to get the best bang for your buck. Happy Investing

BABs; you have probably heard of them, how can you not, so let's take a look and see what they are all about.

Nearly everybody, especially us men, like to think we are somewhat of a market timing guru, when in fact I have only ever seen one person who could ever time the market effectively. So maybe it is time we began following the old addage, you gotta be in it to win it, and begin investing. Good Luck and Happy Investing

Before pulling the trigger on a mutual fund, you may want to read the prospectus; well you may not want to, but it can be useful.

A native Chicagoan believes that the best outcome for the city is for another city to host the 2016 Olympics.