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Greed and 6 other risks could tank your investments in 2017
Greed and 6 other risks could tank your investments in 2017
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Need to Know
Trump says his cabinet has the highest IQ ever — research (sort of) backs him up
Yellen not worried about surge of inflation

Could Peter Thiel be the next ambassador to Germany?

Feds investigating Russian intercepts for Trump ties: report

Ex-Speaker Hastert sues molestation victim to recover hush money

Donald Trump began his storied Twitter career with these ‘financial tips’
- Trump’s tweets are little different from FDR’s chats
- This is how much people are paying to fly to the inauguration
Rex Nutting: Amazon is going to kill more American jobs than China did
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- Fears that robots are coming for all our jobs are overdone, says McKinsey
China stocks gain on economic data; other Asian markets mostly lower
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- Even with stimulus, China economy grows mere 6.7%

Personal finance
This bank’s former CEO named his boat ‘The Overdraft’

CFPB sues bank alleging “deceitful language” to sell overdraft protection.
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These NFL teams provide the most value for fans

All four teams remaining in the playoffs deliver what fans pay for.
- Oakland Raiders file paperwork to move to Las Vegas
Inside Marketwatch

Al Franken and Rick Perry share not-to-be-missed moment at Senate hearing

Mexican drug lord ‘El Chapo’ extradited to U.S.
Citigroup agrees to $25 million penalty over ‘spoofing’ claims
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J.P. Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon’s pay hiked to $28 million in 2016
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Fannie, Freddie tumble as Mnuchin backs away from release plan
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Uber agrees to pay FTC $20 million over driver earnings claims

How much will Melania Trump’s ‘glam room’ cost? Maybe less than you think

Market Extra

Trump’s inauguration is set to unleash a cascade of stock-market anxiety

Market Snapshot

Dow posts worst losing streak in 2 months on eve of Trump’s inauguration

Howard Gold's No-Nonsense Investing

Fund manager who correctly predicted 2014 drop in oil now sees prices in the $30s

My dad talked me out of the decade’s best investment, but he wasn’t wrong

SectorWatch

Here's what Trump means for health care

Rex Nutting

Amazon is going to kill more American jobs than China did

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Need to Know

This tech sector is relentlessly rising under cover of a dull market

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The Ratings Game

Netflix fueled by original programming, even as its costs hold earnings back, analysts say

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Key Words

Rick Perry asks to rephrase risqué response to Al Franken, bipartisan laughter erupts

SectorWatch

Here's what Trump means for the tech industry

China stocks gain on economic data; other Asian markets mostly lower
OSIM’s Quirkiest Massage Machines
Trump’s inauguration is set to unleash a cascade of stock-market anxiety
Alcoa to restart Portland Aluminium smelter in Australia

Alcoa Corp. will restart the Portland Aluminium smelter in Australia following a power outage in December. Restoring production at the smelter i...
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Soros says Trump ‘uncertainty’ will cause global markets to falter
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Dow posts worst losing streak in 2 months on eve of Trump’s inauguration
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Durian If You Dare; The Fruit Appears on U.S. Menus

The famously stinky durian, typically found and enjoyed throughout Southeast Asia, is finding a place on the New York menus. Salil Mehta, chef and ...
IBM at least has improved predicting its declining revenue

IBM Corp. reported another decline in quarterly revenue, closing out a year in which it got better about predicting its financial results, after a ...
J.P. Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon’s pay hiked to $28 million in 2016

J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. Chief Executive James Dimon will receive $28 million in total compensation for 2016, up 3.7% — or $1 million — from 2015, a...
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Uber agrees to pay FTC $20 million over driver earnings claims

Uber Technologies Inc. agreed to pay $20 million to the Federal Trade Commission to settle claims that Uber had exaggerated driver earnings and ter...

Stocks to Watch

The Dow Drops On The Eve Of Trump’s Inauguration

The Dow ended today further away from the 20,000 mark, extending its losing streak to a fifth straight session as the U.S. prepares for the inaugu...
Tech Trader Daily

Atlassian Rising: FYQ2 Beats, Q3, Year Rev Views Top Consensus
Focus on Funds

Will Gold Take Its Next Cue From Interest Rates Or Trump?

Gold prices are down for a second straight day amid a rising U.S. dollar, strong economic data and rate concerns following hawkish remarks from Fed...
Asia Stocks to Watch

China May Relax Trading Restrictions On Stock Index Futures

Yellen not worried about surge of inflation

Fed Chairwoman Janet Yellen on Thursday said that a surge of inflation from an overheated labor market was unlikely.
Trump likely to start rolling back regulations immediately

President-elect Donald Trump is expected to launch swiftly his administration’s deregulatory agenda, according to lobbyists who have discussed the ...
Could Peter Thiel be the next ambassador to Germany?

Tech billionaire Peter Thiel has been in talks to become U.S. Ambassador to Germany for the Trump administration, sources told The New York Post.
Amazon is going to kill more American jobs than China did

Mnuchin: We Will Speak With a Unified Voice

Donald Trump began his storied Twitter career with these ‘financial tips’

Trump’s tweets are little different from FDR’s chats

Trump says his cabinet has the highest IQ ever and research (sort of) backs him up

The President-elect’s picks are the among the richest, but does that make them the smartest?
Betsy DeVos, up for secretary of education, flubs key student-loan debt figure

She also thinks schools should allow guns in case grizzly bears enter classrooms.
Sallie Krawcheck: It’s time to shut down your company’s diversity council

Former Merrill Lynch Wealth Management CEO Sallie Krawcheck says the effort is well-meaning but ineffective, and it’s time to look for alternatives.
Why Donald Trump is having such a hard time finding A-list celebrities to attend his inauguration

The ‘resistance’ economy comes into its own opposing Friday’s festivities.

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equity
savings
auto
credit cards

30 yr fixed Jumbo	4.46%
30 yr fixed	4.07%
15 yr fixed	3.23%
10 yr fixed	3.15%
30 yr fixed refi	4.10%
15 yr fixed refi	3.26%
5/1 ARM	3.38%
5/1 ARM refi	3.53%

National averages from Bankrate.com

$30K HELOC	4.58%
$50K HELOC	4.65%
$75K HELOC	4.65%
$100K HELOC	4.35%
$30K Home Equity Loan	4.55%
$50K Home Equity Loan	4.16%
$75K Home Equity Loan	4.16%
$100K Home Equity Loan	4.08%

National averages from Bankrate.com

5 yr CD	1.22%
2 yr CD	0.75%
1 yr CD	0.59%
MMA $10K+	0.23%
MMA $50K+	0.35%
MMA Savings	0.28%
MMA Savings Jumbo	0.35%

National averages from Bankrate.com

60 Mo Used Car	3.10%
48 Mo Used Car	3.09%
36 Mo Used Car	3.26%
72 Mo New Car	3.44%
60 Mo New Car	3.16%
48 Mo New Car	3.07%
60 Mo Auto Refi	2.91%
36 Mo Auto Refi	2.61%

National averages from Bankrate.com

	Avg. APR	Last Week	6 Months
Low Interest	12.22%	12.16%	11.98%
Business	13.41%	13.39%	13.12%
Student	13.67%	13.67%	13.42%
Balance Transfer	14.67%	14.61%	14.38%
Airline	15.40%	15.35%	15.08%
Reward	15.48%	15.44%	15.29%
Cash Back	15.57%	15.51%	15.32%
Instant Approval	18.03%	18.00%	18.04%
Bad Credit	22.98%	22.98%	22.56%

Source: CreditCards.com

Quentin Fottrell answers your questions about inheritance, tipping, weddings, re-gifting, or any tricky money issues relating to family and friends. Have a question? Send it to the Moneyologist.

My golfing partner insisted I pay him $1.50 for our reservation fee — is that thrifty or cheap?

On Venmo, people go to great lengths to chase up money.
My stepsister moved into our late sister’s home — is she entitled to any inheritance?

There is a dramatic difference between power of attorney and next of kin.
My husband mooched off me for 8 years — should I spend my money before we divorce?

Her soon-to-be ex never paid the mortgage, or contributed to their bills.
My stepfather left $1 million to strangers and dead people

All of this man’s immediate family were left out of his trust.

Dramatic cuts are no way to save Social Security

House Ways and Means subcommittee chair proposes 31% cut in benefits.
Questions that 401(k) and IRA investors should ask their financial advisers

Plus: 4 things retirement account owners should expect from their adviser
How to work less and get more done

Many of us are working like maniacs. “Rest” author thinks it’s time to cut it out.
Have no money to invest? Here are 5 easy ways to save

You can invest up to $5,500 a year in an IRA; here’s where to find the money.

Yellen not worried about surge of inflation

Fed Chairwoman Janet Yellen on Thursday said that a surge of inflation from an overheated labor market was unlikely.
Trump presidency is providing a great opportunity to buy prison stocks

The inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump provides the most “compelling investment opportunity” to buy prison stocks in years, an analyst at...
Fannie, Freddie tumble as Mnuchin backs away from release plan

Trump’s pick for the top Treasury spot said earlier comments should be qualified, but didn’t offer specifics on the fate of the two mortgage giants.
How much will Melania Trump’s ‘glam room’ cost? Maybe less than you think

The new first lady will have access to White House staff and antiques for her dressing room.
Trump Treasury pick Mnuchin backs strong dollar

Steven Mnuchin, Donald Trump’s Treasury nominee, walks back complaints the president-elect made about the high value of the U.S. currency.

Los Angeles

Los Angeles home market hitting high notes but the tempo may be slowing

Los Angeles certainly continues to experience some banner-worthy transactions, having just closed out a year in which we had our first two $100 mil...
Los Angeles

The homes of Santa Monica’s Canyons and their historic ties to Hollywood legends

The bucolic Canyons neighborhoods in Los Angeles have been and still are home to an array of interesting and influential folk.
Dallas

Slump in Dallas luxury-home sales an early signal of turn to buyer’s market

I knew a turn in Dallas real estate was coming, but no seller wants to hear it.
San Diego

Del Mar home sales show how San Diego luxury market is cooling

The greater San Diego area remains a seller’s market, led by significant price growth and low inventories. Although prices keep going up, the numbe...