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10 Things Your Moving Company Won't Tell You

Sure, any mover will tell you he’ll treat your grandmother’s antique armoire as if it were his own — until he drops it down the stairs. Here’s a heads-up on what to look out for. 1. “We’ll hijack your stuff.” Summer’s here. Let the relaxing begin — unless, that is, …

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A Good Investment or Junk?

How do high-yield funds behave in a rising-rate environment? Are they too risky to be held in a conservative portfolio? QUESTION: I hold shares in the T. Rowe Price High Yield (PRHYX) and Janus High Yield (JAHYX) funds. How do high-yield funds behave in a rising rate environment like we …

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10 Things Your Interior Designer Won't Tell You

Ten things to look out for before putting the good taste of your home in a designer’s hands. 1. “My qualifications? Well . . . my friends say I have good taste.” Chalk it up to the recent home-improvement craze, but the interior design field is hotter than a $20 …

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