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	Welcome! Ready to take control of your financial life? We're here to show you how. Introducing the Web's best new guide to investing. All you have to do is click...				Investing 101: The Odds Are in Your Favor Investing may seem like a glorified form of gambling, but we've got a secret for you: Unlike Vegas, the odds are stacked in your favor. While the stock market's return swings up and down from year to year, over the long haul, the trend is decidedly upward.

			Get Smart These days, the best way to save for college is through a 529 college savings plan. But with more than 50 plans to choose from, searching for the best one can make anyone feel like a dunce. We'll tell you how to narrow the field. Take This Class: The 529 Basics
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			The Mighty 401(k) This employer-sponsored retirement plan holds the key to a comfy retirement. But you've got to start early. And you have to max out your contributions. Don't believe us? Crunch your numbers in our worksheets to see what we mean. Take This Class: How to Make the Most of Your 401(k)

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