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Amanda Alix

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Foolish financial writer since early 2012, striving to demystify the intriguing field of finance -- which, contrary to popular opinion, is truly what makes the world go 'round.

Recent Articles by Amanda Alix

Nov 10, 2014 by Amanda Alix

Legal Marijuana Businesses Face Roadblocks -- While Governments Cash In

Outdated laws can be onerous for entrepreneurs who sell legal weed, stifling the industry.

Nov 7, 2014 by Amanda Alix

Stocks With Monthly Dividends 2014: EPR Properties

Rising revenues and a big yield make this REIT especially attractive.

Nov 2, 2014 by Amanda Alix

5 Outrageous Ways Your Tax Dollars Are Being Wasted

Senator Tom Coburn’s latest "Wastebook" tallies up $25 billion in wasteful spending -- and that doesn't even cover all of it.

Oct 28, 2014 by Amanda Alix

Why M&T Bank Is One of the Biggest Warren Buffett Stocks

Despite recent headwinds, this Buffett favorite is still one of banking’s best performers

Oct 27, 2014 by Amanda Alix

Is This Move By Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac a Mistake?

Fannie, Freddie, and the FHFA are working on a plan to make mortgages easier to obtain.

Oct 26, 2014 by Amanda Alix

Who Are the People Behind Oregon's Marijuana Legalization Drive? The Answer May Surprise You

Billionaires, celebrities, and cops are pushing for Oregon’s Measure 91.

Oct 26, 2014 by Amanda Alix

Where Are All the Good-Paying Jobs?

Unemployment is below 6%, but the jobs that the economy is generating are overwhelmingly low-wage positions.

Oct 20, 2014 by Amanda Alix

2 Good Reasons to Take Another Look at Mortgage REITs

These high-yielders are definitely worth consideration, even with interest rate uncertainty

Oct 18, 2014 by Amanda Alix

1 Simple Trick That Can Save You Thousands on Your Student Loan Debt

Making interest-only payments early on can help you manage your student debt load

Oct 17, 2014 by Amanda Alix

Baby Boomers: Make Plans to Protect Your Spouse in Retirement -- Just in Case

Boomers need to start early in order to be sure that the loss of one partner won’t bankrupt the other.

Oct 12, 2014 by Amanda Alix

Bank of America Corp.'s Little-Known Revenue Source: U.S. Prisons

Bank of America and JPMorgan Chase have a lock on no-bid contracts for the federal prison system

Oct 12, 2014 by Amanda Alix

Liberal Arts Degrees Can Net Big Salaries -- if You Wait Long Enough

Technical degrees might pay off right away, but humanities majors catch up, eventually.

Oct 11, 2014 by Amanda Alix

4 Resume Blunders to Avoid

Do any of these and chances are excellent that you won’t even get an interview

Oct 5, 2014 by Amanda Alix

A Short History of the Breathtaking Cluelessness of U.S. Financial Regulators

New revelations about government oversight of big banks shows a shocking lack of acumen regarding financial matters.

Oct 5, 2014 by Amanda Alix

From Bike Valets to Car Condos, Real Estate Developers Cater to Affluent Boomers

Wealthy baby boomers have the money to live the life they want – and developers are there to help

Oct 4, 2014 by Amanda Alix

The $83 Billion Threat to the Housing Market

Student debt is keeping the young out of the housing market, crushing the recovery.

Oct 4, 2014 by Amanda Alix

How Similar Are Federal Employees to Average Americans? Not Very, It Seems

Our representatives don’t resemble the American public -- and think very differently as a result.

Sep 28, 2014 by Amanda Alix

Activists Target the Nastiest Type of Student Debt

Strike Debt’s Rolling Jubilee bought up and forgave nearly $4 million of written-off student debt from for-profit Everest College

Sep 28, 2014 by Amanda Alix

The Single Best Investment Baby Boomers Can Make

This move can create a reservoir of wealth that boomers can call upon as they age.

Sep 27, 2014 by Amanda Alix

This Important Unemployment Gauge Signals a Troubling Trend

The most inclusive measurement of unemployment shows that the jobs market isn’t out of the weeds just yet.

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