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Gas pipeline shutdown hits European markets (3 minute read)European stock indexes opened lower and the euro dropped below 99 cents for the first time in twenty years after Russia said gas supply down its main pipeline to Europe would stay shut.

Understand How Rich Bankers Think So You Can Outperform (9 minute read)You might be wondering why rich central bankers remain unrelenting in their desire to raise interest rates. After all, there are plenty of signs individual components of inflation are rolling over. Central bankers are very similar to politicians in that they have a proclivity to say one thing and do another. However, unlike politicians, the effectiveness of a central banker’s actions can be more easily measured given both the unemployment and inflation rates are easily tracked.

Investing in Growth Stocks (8 minute read)Investing in growth stocks can be a great way to earn life-changing wealth in the stock market. The key, of course, is to know which growth stocks to buy -- and when. Here’s a handy guide to growth investing. With these tools and strategies, you’ll be able to position your portfolio for long-term success with growth stocks.

The Other Doomsday Scenario Looming Over Markets (5 minute read)Think inflation is the biggest threat to your investments? Perhaps not: One fund manager that successfully navigated the past two major stock crashes is bracing for an awful end to the year because it fears the Federal Reserve’s quiet exit from bonds.

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How to Build a Good Credit Score (14 minute read)Your credit score impacts many parts of your life – interest rates on loans, credit card applications, and more. Unfortunately, how to build a good credit score is often counterintuitive. For example, did you know closing an old account could cause your credit score to drop? Your credit score is a signal to lenders about how responsible you are in borrowing money and paying it back. It’s one number lenders use to accept your credit card application, offer you the best interest rate on a loan, and even how much your auto and homeowners insurance will cost in some states.

‘I Can’t Retire – I Need Health Insurance’ (4 minute read)It is one of the most discussed reasons people refuse to retire before age 65. There are plenty of reasons someone may not retire, including a lack of income, the fear of running out of money, the loss of identity, boredom, no longer having a sense of purpose. Surprisingly one of the biggest ones we encounter is health insurance. As we age, the presence of health insurance becomes just as much a necessity as income.

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