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ASK KIM

Get Out of Bankrupt Shares While You Can

By Kimberly Lankford
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I own stock in a company that has filed for bankruptcy protection. Its proposed reorganization plan says that the stock will be canceled at no value. Yet the shares are still trading. Can I sell now? If I hold the shares, will my investment really become worthless?
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INVESTING

Who's the Best Online Broker?
Kiplinger put 11 firms through the paces to find out which ones score best in areas that matter most to investors -- including fees, customer service and fund offerings.
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MONEY-SMART KIDS

Investing Resources for Teens

By Janet Bodnar
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Can you recommend a few investment resources targeted at teens, such as books, Web sites or magazines?
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THE LAW

Are You Guilty of Insider Trading?
When, exactly, do a few words from a colleague, a relative, a poker buddy or a broker become the stuff of insider trading?
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BUYING AND SELLING STRATEGIES

Safeguard Your Investments
Ten moves to make now that will protect you in the future.
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Blue Chips Are Back for 2005 - 12/2004
Finding a Stock's Cost Basis - 12/2004
DOW 36,000 -- Unrepentant - 12/2004
Booze, Bombs and Butts - 12/2004
Old Stock Certificates may Still Have Value - 11/2004
Panicked? Not You, Not Now - 11/2004
A Watched Pot Makes Me Boil - 11/2004
Ten Clues to Strong Stocks - 10/2004
Our Five Favorite Fundamentals - 10/2004
Buying Stocks for Kids - 10/2004
Don't Be Afraid of Stocks - 10/2004
Wipe Out Your Income Shortfall - 10/2004
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