This is a guest post from Dylan Ross, a certified financial planner and a long-time GRS reader. If you’re new to investing, recognize the merits of using low-cost index funds, but you’re not sure how to allocate your long-term savings among various types of index funds, this information is for you. Asset allocation basics While there are many ...

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If you spent most of your Christmas morning tearing and swearing as you tried to get the packages open, you may be wondering if all of this wasteful packaging is really necessary. Consider these facts about the role of packaging in our consumer economy. One third of our waste comes from packaging from the 430 ...

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Complicated Christmas mystery Alec Baldwin image from Wikimedia. This weekend, starting with today's Christmas Day movie releases, will be an interesting one at the box office. Three films likely will be in close contention for the top spot. After all of the buzz about "Avatar," it looks like it's lined up to have another lucrative weekend, if ...

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Happy holidays! If you’re like me, you are probably thankful that the holiday shopping season is coming to a close. Yes, after Christmas there are some sales that can’t be ignored: if you buy Christmas-related items, now is the time to find them for 50% to 90% off their regular prices. And as stores try ...

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This holiday season, expect flights to be packed tightly. Industry watchers say travelers should be prepared to fight for carry-on baggage space and pay for food, pillows and other onboard amenities.» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us Read more about Flying For The Holidays? Pack Light, Bring Cash...

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