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Leggett & Platt (LEG) is one of the most impressive dividend payers in the S&P 500 Index, with an incredible track record. The company also manufactures products people use everyday - bed components!

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Stock exchange operator NYSE EuroNext (NYX) may be the source of much volatility over the past few years, but the company itself yields over 4% in dividends.

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Alliant Credit Union's new rates are out, and they're still terrific!

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Incredible Bank is offering a 12-month CD that has a blended rate of 2% APY. The first six months earn 1.75% APY and the second six months earn 2.25% APY.

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Telecomms firm Frontier Communications (FTR) is yielding 12% in dividends. Despite the great results history, the future of the dividend is not a sure thing.

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BP will certainly be unable to cover its liabilities from the Deepwater Horizon accident.

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Gas distribution company NiSource Inc. yields a hefty 5.75% in dividends.

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Everybody is scared and upset by the tragedy in the Gulf, but Congressional Democrats are behaving irresponsibly.

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Avoid These Credit Score Traps When Planning a Home Purchase

Are you making these mistakes when trying to improve your credit score? You could be actually doing more harm than good!

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If you want a great CD, but not for very long, then the folks at CalFirst Bank would like to talk to you.

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It's not just an insurance company--they've also got some surprisingly good deals on CDs.

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QQQQ has settled in to the 44.00 range over the past two weeks and volatility has declined as the Euro crisis because better known and recognized. I expected this would happen and it has set up our new position nicely. First, let's... Read →
The public often uses the VIX as the standard measure of “fear” in the overall market. I prefer to look at option skew instead. Skew tells the investor how much out-of-the money puts are being bid up versus out-of-the money... Read →

Trying to find the best city to raise your family? Forbes Magazine has a list of ideas to help you out!

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Savings rates showed little movement last week while CD rates continued to fall. Longer-term CDs led the decline. Savings Rates Average rates dropped slightly from 1.32% APY to 1.31% APY. The top non-promotional rate remains East... Read →