Consumer Action

Six Smart Books: Tackling Money Issues

Freakonomics II, Crash Proof redux and more, from SmartMoney writers.

Consumer Action

When Will the Dow Hit 10,000? Our Poll

We turned to the wisdom of a crowd of pros and pundits to predict the date.

Telecom Towers Have Profit Powers

Pros look beyond smartphones and into the towers that make them work.

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10 Things College Admissions Tests Don't Do

The SAT may soon be obsolete. So why is the test-prep industry booming?

Are Actively-Managed ETFs Right for You?

The second actively-managed ETF is set to debut, and more are on the way.

On the Street

Dividends at a Discount: 3 Cheap Bond Funds

Closed-end bond funds have been on a tear, but there are still plenty of bargains.

On the Street

That's America: 10 Stocks Launched by Immigrants

For July 4th, a look at how foreign-born entrepreneurs have made a mark.

A First Time for Everything

After a long dry patch, IPOs are picking up. But an ETF may not be the best way to go.

On the Street

New ETFs Are Poor Man's Hedge Fund

Recently launched funds let investors buy hedge fund-like strategies cheaply.

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10 Things National Parks Won't Tell You

Going to a park like Yellowstone can be a pleasure -- if you do your homework.