Rebecca Kern
Articles by Kern, Rebecca
MIT Professor's Online Lectures Gain International Audience
February 9, 2010
Gilbert Strang’s Linear Algebra video has gone viral.
Education - Online Education
Online Education Scholarships Help Parents Return to School
February 3, 2010
Project Working Mom 2010 funds parents’ further education.
Education - Online Education
Get Out of Holiday Credit Card Debt and Stay Out
January 27, 2010
Here are 10 ways to get your finances in the clear for the new year.
Money
The Skinny on Utilities Funds
January 26, 2010
These funds can be strong dividend-paying investments.
Money - Fund Observer
2010 Discounting Forecast: Retail and Auto
January 7, 2010
Retailers manage inventory levels and reduce the number of sales.
Money - Personal Finance
5 Stable International Stock Funds
January 7, 2010
These funds have strong long-term performance and low volatility.
Money - Fund Observer
5 Tips for Returning Holiday Gifts
December 30, 2009
Here's the scoop on returning unwanted presents in stores and online.
Money
The 10 Hottest Holiday Gifts
December 21, 2009
Hard-to-find kids' toys and the newest generation of electronics top the list this year.
Money - Personal Finance
The Best Free Shipping Day Deals
December 16, 2009
Find out which retailers are offering free shipping and discounts on December 17 and later.
Money
Where to Find the Best Cyber Monday Deals
November 25, 2009
Here's where you can score some impressive deals immediately after Black Friday.
Money - Personal Finance
Stores Open on Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday
November 23, 2009
Shoppers usually flood stores the day after Thanksgiving. But why wait until Friday?
Money - Personal Finance
The Ultimate Insider Black Friday Guide: Where to Go for the Best Deals
November 19, 2009
Check out some of the deep discounts that big-name retailers will offer on Black Friday.
Money - Personal Finance
The Case for Concentrated Funds
November 6, 2009
So far this year, stock funds with less than 40 holdings are beating their more diversified brethren.
Money - Fund Observer
10 Tips to Save on Holiday Gifts
November 2, 2009
Here are ways to give presents without giving up lots of green.
Money - Personal Finance
Bond ETFs: the Ins and Outs
September 25, 2009
Investors are increasingly attracted to the affordability of these products.
Money - Fund Observer
Why Small Caps Are Sizzling
September 4, 2009
Fund manager Scott Barbee discusses the small-company rebound and his recent investments.
Money - Fund Observer
