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Sound Money > Programs > August 9, 2003

Sound Money for August 9, 2003



AudioListen to the entire August 9, 2003 program

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SegmentEffective job-hunting in today's tight market
SegmentEffects of new tax laws
SegmentLogic lessons in the market
SegmentMortgage rate trends
SegmentErica on China investments
SegmentListener questions for August 9, 2003

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AudioEffective job-hunting in today's tight market
The economy may have taken a positive turn, but the employment picture is still pretty grim. Record numbers of workers are competing for jobs in a very tight market. Career counselor Robin Ryan shares her advice on effective job-hunting and how to make the best of forced career change.
Resources
DocumentWhat To Do With the Rest of Your Life
Document60 Seconds and You're Hired
DocumentRobin Ryan
DocumentWall Street Journal Career Journal

AudioEffects of new tax laws
Tax season is still months away, but it's not too early to look at how changes to the tax laws might affect your bill. Chris Farrell talks with enrolled agent Michael Martin about capital gains, the marriage penalty, and other new tax twists that may impact your finances.
Resources
DocumentJackson Hewitt tax FAQs
DocumentIRS tax law links

AudioLogic lessons in the market
When playing the stock market, it may be best to check your emotions at the door. Stephanie Curtis talks with mathematician John Allen Paulos about the lessons he learned after getting swept up in the market and leaving his logic behind.
Resources
DocumentA Mathematician Plays the Stock Market
DocumentJohn Allen Paulos

AudioMortgage rate trends
Greg McBride, senior financial analyst at Bankrate.com, explains how rising interest rates are affecting refinancing and home sales.
Resources
DocumentBankrate.com

AudioErica on China investments
Is China a good place to invest right now? In-house investment expert Erica Whittlinger makes some good arguments for it, and tells us how.
Resources
DocumentMorningstar.com
DocumentMSN Money

AudioListener questions for August 9, 2003
Chris Farrell answers listeners' questions about starting late for retirement, trend trading, needing your Social Security card to get a credit card, paying down a mortgage vs. investing, and starting a limited liability corporation.
Resources
DocumentStart Where You Are: Retirement Planning in a Changing World
DocumentStocks for the Long Run
DocumentA Random Walk Down Wall Street
DocumentSCORE small business information



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