Term of the Day for Friday, October 12, 2007

  From internet banking to credit unions, it's in your power to cut fees and maximize service.

  Not everyone can make money in this field. Find out what you need before you buy in.

  Frequently Asked Investing Question

  Frequently Asked Investing Question

  Chemical producer RPM nailed the consensus estimate for the quarter and turned in record-setting revenue.

  The chip maker beat estimates, but still turned in a loss for its recent quarter. Without a new plan the pain will continue.

  Goldman Sachs recently beat estimates, while Bear Stearns substantially missed. Risk management during the meltdown played a key role.

  The software company's new earnings results erased memories of losses from a year ago, yet the stock promptly dropped.

  The retailer wants to add 500 stores in five years. This could be too much growth, much too soon.

  Term of the Day for Thursday, October 11, 2007

  This strategy is widely misunderstood, but it's not as complicated as you might think.

  These funds let you cut out the middleman - and the fees.

  The industrial revolution brought not only an industrial age, but also a new financial age.