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If you're in the market for an ionic air purifier or a leather massage chair, Sharper Image (Nasdaq: SHRP) may have what you're looking for. Don't worry. It's rarely crowded these days, and

How I Lost $200,000

When you lose hundreds of thousands of dollars, primarily because of your own stupidity, there isn't much solace. Believe me on this -- because I'm someone who lost that much (and more -- but I don't want to make this any more painful, so let's just say $200,000).

Brokerages Want You to Know ...

What's in your email inbox? You probably have some emails from friends and relatives, and some from work. And like me, you probably also get occasional unsolicited emails about how you can buy inexpensive inkjet cartridges or enlarge various body parts.

Don't Wait Till Tomorrow

You've heard it all before: Save for your retirement! Start saving early! But do you really appreciate how vital it is to start saving and investing as soon as possible? And if you're already saving a

Bend It Like Buffett: Dissecting American Express

By Emil Lee

According to Berkshire Hathaway 's (NYSE: BRK-A) 1994 annual report, Warren Buffett started buying American Express (NYSE: AXP) shares in 1993. He owned 2.4% of the company at year's end and 5.5% of the company by the end of 1994.

Investing Lessons From Benjamin Graham

By Sham Gad

A dictionary will tell you that investing involves putting money into assets with the intent of making a profit. But that's not the whole story. Speculating, for example, involves the very same process.

3 Tips for Mutual Fund Millions

By Tim Beyers

It will surprise no one that 70% of America's richest households own stocks. But did you know that 68% own funds?

That's right. For all of the hubbub over Donald Trump and his real

Analog's Billion-Buck Buyback

By Rich Smith

Bright and early this morning, semiconductor firm Analog Devices (NYSE: ADI) put itself back in the news yet again by announcing a re-up of its existing stock repurchase program. Addi

Great Investments for the Next Downturn

By Shannon Zimmerman

The market's long-term trajectory is up, of course; but, as we've seen in recent days, there are plenty of fits and starts along the way.

Six Signs of a Winner

By Tom Gardner and Rex Moore

The month is October ... the year is 1988. As the underdog Los Angeles Dodgers are shocking the Oakland A's in the World Series, Progressive Insurance is trading at $25.