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Ben Stein How Not to Ruin Your Life

Ben Stein

Drawing on the fundamentals of finance and his trademark wit, economist Ben Stein offers easy-to-follow advice on index funds, mutual funds, annuities, real estate, and the secrets of a building a winning stock portfolio. "How Not to Ruin Your Life" appears every other Monday exclusively on Yahoo! Finance. View Ben's Bio

Congratulations, Bankers -- You're Rich Again
2009-08-07 13:12:33
Now if only they could get back to helping the rest of us. ...Read full article
These Rights Don't Come for Free
2009-07-27 16:12:35
Maybe as important as health care is, individual freedom and private property are indispensable, too. ...Read full article
Get It Right Today, Be Glad Tomorrow
2009-07-16 15:51:53
If we want to have a decent life in our latter years, we need to accumulate while we are young. ...Read full article
Madoff: Many Questions Remain
2009-06-30 11:52:12
Now that Bernie Madoff is in jail for good, it's time to explore the many unanswered questions surrounding the case. ...Read full article
Here's What Works in Any Economy
2009-06-15 17:25:27
No economist can tell the future, but most should agree that thrift and sensible financial practice always work. ...Read full article
Why This Time Feels Different
2009-06-03 15:03:17
The suffering among people close to me during this recession is incomparably worse than I have ever seen it before. ...Read full article
The Economic Slump: What We've Learned
2009-05-14 17:56:55
The financial downturn has been a terrifying ride, but we can find value in some lessons learned along the way. ...Read full article
Want Peace of Mind? Spend Prudently
2009-05-04 16:58:46
My goal for the next 40 years is to spend prudently. If you are smart, it will be your goal, too. ...Read full article
Big Brother and Your Taxes
2009-04-21 13:01:17
Taxes are a part of life, and we all have to pay. But Big Brother is a lot closer than we think, via the tax system. ...Read full article
Stocks and Housing: Are They Putting in a Bottom?
2009-04-06 11:44:07
The economic future is extremely cloudy, albeit with hints of sun. ...Read full article
Advice for Fresh Graduates During Tough Times
2009-03-09 12:34:51
Imagine you are an employer looking at your resume. Would you hire you? If not, make yourself better. ...Read full article
Bailing Yourself Out
2009-03-02 00:23:41
Imagination, hard work, and persistence can conquer any phase of the business cycle. Now go out and get to work. ...Read full article
Private Jets and Vegas: Hardly Decadent
2009-02-16 23:22:40
We all want efficiency and frugality. But banning productive means of travel and big business meetings isn't the answer. ...Read full article
Financial Gurus: They're Only Human
2009-02-02 17:26:06
Do not look to financial gurus for miracles. The markets are so erratic and complex that the future is unknowable. ...Read full article
Dirty Work: Dealing With Air Pollution
2009-01-26 15:46:55
Carbon releases into our atmosphere have both health and economic costs. But how should they be reduced? ...Read full article
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