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TENNESSEE DIVISION OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS PROVIDES TIPS ON CYBER SECURITY

Article from: US Fed News Service, Including US State News Article date: November 14, 2008

The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance issued the following news release:

Technology tends to make life more convenient. Through the Internet, you can make travel arrangements, modify investment portfolios and secure loans. Products and services from around the globe are only a click away. Unfortunately, the same can be said for hackers and identity thieves.

According to the Federal Trade Commission, fifty-three percent (53%) of all fraud complaints reported last year indicated that the Internet, including websites and e-mails, was the method of initial contact.

"Criminals are ...

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Stock Tips for Bargain Hunters

Posted Nov 9, 08 7:04 PM CST in Business 

(Newser) – While stocks have sunk to their lowest in years, there's a silver-lining for penny-pinchers. “Buying into the slumping market today should pay off big time when it finally bounces back,” reports US News and World Report, which offers 5 easy tips to get you started.

  • Index funds: Minimal fees make indexing “an easy way to buy the entire market for pennies on the dollar.”
  • Exchange-traded funds: Index funds, “with a twist.” Discount houses offer 10 free trades a month to those with a minimum of $2500.


  • Thrifty active funds: The name says it all. Mutual funds that keep expenses low can be a good bet to do well in the long run. Plus, these funds manage to pull it off with a “real, live stock picker”.
  • Boost 401(k) contributions: Sure, easier said than done, but if you can horde a little cash and throw it on the pile, you’ll be pleased you did. “Consider it a future gift for yourself.”

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