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For new investors, and even for seasoned ones, the last few weeks have been tense. On Monday, both the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average saw their worst days since 2008, with the S&P 500 dropping 7.6% and the Dow dropping 7.8%. On Tuesday morning, the markets surged, with both indexes jumping more … more »

Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) has introduced a bill that would allow students and parents to make penalty-free withdrawals from retirement funds to pay for college or repay their student loans. Not surprisingly, investment advisors are worried that Rand’s solution to rampant student loan debt may create more financial problems than it solves—especially as retirement rolls … more »