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Bonds should be a part of every portfolio. Bonds provide a balance to the volatility of stocks. However they are sometimes confusing and difficult to understand.This collection of articles will get you started on the road to success with bonds.

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Thursday December 31, 2009
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Stock Market Finally Finds a Bottom in 2009

Wednesday December 30, 2009

The plummeting stock market finally found its bottom in March of 2009, but not before shedding another 2,400 points (as measured by the Dow) from the horrible 2008 market.

Unfortunately, the economy is still struggling with high unemployment and tight credit.


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Stock Market, Economy Suffer Major Losses in 2008

Monday December 28, 2009

The most important business story of 2008 was the collapse of the stock market and the economy as years of excess came unwound.

The Dow and the S&P500 suffered their worst years since the 1930s.

And, it only got worse.


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Stock Market Schedule for 2009 & 2010

Wednesday December 23, 2009

The stock markets will close early on Thursday for a long holiday weekend.

Have a safe and happy holiday season.

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