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WHY WOMEN MAY MAKE BETTER INVESTORS THAN MEN
By Dolores Kong
10/01/2002
Women's Business Boston

ETA FOR ETFS: NOW LOWER-COST ALTERNATIVE TO MUTUAL FUNDS GAINS GROUND
By Dolores Kong
09/03/2002
The Boston Globe

UNBEATABLE RATES STUDENTS, GRADS CAN GET LOANS WITH INTEREST AS LOW AS 3.46%
By Dolores Kong
06/29/2002
The Boston Globe

LOOKING AT THE GOLDEN YEARS
By Dolores Kong
03/10/2002
The Boston Globe

BORROWERS' BACKLASH COSTLY FEES, HIGH INTEREST RATES SPUR CAMPAIGN AGAINST SUBPRIME LENDERS
By Dolores Kong
4/14/2002
The Boston Globe

TAXPAYERS TO PROFIT FROM GENEROSITY
FOR FIRST TIME EVER, BAY STATE RESIDENTS CAN DEDUCT CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS MASS. TAXPAYERS TO PROFIT FROM GENEROSITY

By Dolores Kong
02/24/2002
The Boston Globe

WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE THE SLOW AND MUNDANE WAY?
By DOLORES KONG
01/27/2002
The Boston Globe

THE ODDS ARE AGAINST THE SUPER BOWL THEORY IN 2002
By DOLORES KONG
01/20/2002
The Boston Globe

WEB SITE HAS A MESSAGE FOR WOMEN: BE MASTER OF OWN FINANCIAL DESTINY
DOLORES KONG
01/13/2002
The Boston Globe

LATECOMER TO CELLPHONE CROWD CLEARS STATIC ON PICKING PLAN
By DOLORES KONG
01/06/2002
The Boston Globe

SIX NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS THAT WILL HELP YOU FINANCE YOUR FAMILY'S FUTURE
By DOLORES KONG
12/30/2001
The Boston Globe

DULLING THE PAIN INVESTORS CAN FIND SOLACE, SAVINGS IN DUMPING LOSERS
By Dolores Kong
12/28/2001
The Boston Globe

GET THE TRUTH ON LONG-TERM CARE COSTS
By DOLORES KONG
12/23/2001
The Boston Globe

ENRON COLLAPSE HAS LESSONS FOR INVESTORS
By DOLORES KONG
12/16/2001
The Boston Globe

SHOPPING FOR GIFTS THAT TEACH MONEY MATTERS IS NO CHILD'S PLAY
By DOLORES KONG
12/09/2001
The Boston Globe

PRUDENCE IS LIKELY TO MARK HOLIDAY SPENDING THIS SEASON
By DOLORES KONG
12/02/2001
The Boston Globe

DON'T WAIT TILL APRIL TO TARGET TAX BREAKS
By DOLORES KONG

11/25/2001
The Boston Globe

FORTUNATE SEEK GUIDANCE IN GIVING AWAY THEIR WEALTH GROUPS SPRING UP TO HELP INDIVIDUALS WITH MEANS TO HELP OTHERS
By Dolores Kong
11/18/2001
The Boston Globe

BONDS DRAW CROWD, BUT IS PARTY OVER?
By DOLORES KONG

11/18/2001
The Boston Globe

COINSTAR SOMETIMES RIGHT BUT NOT ALWAYS ON THE MONEY
By Dolores Kong
11/11/2001
The Boston Globe

REDEEMING COINS FOR CASH CAN COST PRETTY PENNIES
By DOLORES KONG
11/04/2001
The Boston Globe

AGENCY HELPS WHEN BENEFITS FAIL
By DOLORES KONG
10/28/2001
The Boston Globe

DO HOMEWORK ON FUND FOR YOUNGSTERS
By DOLORES KONG
10/21/2001
The Boston Globe

SERVICE AIDS SURVIVORS WITH KEY TASK AFTER A DEATH
By DOLORES KONG
10/14/2001
The Boston Globe

SOFTWARE HELPS INVESTORS FACE THE ODDS OF SEEING DOWNTRODDEN STOCKS REBOUND
By DOLORES KONG
10/07/2001
The Boston Globe

DOWNSIZED BUT NOT OUT AFTER LAYOFF, KEEP COOL AND FIND OUT ABOUT BENEFITS, FINANCIAL OPTIONS
By Dolores Kong
10/07/2001
The Boston Globe

LIVING TO REGRET A CREDIT-CARD COME-ON
By DOLORES KONG
09/30/2001
The Boston Globe


OVER 99% OF STOCK FUNDS FINISH WITH BROAD LOSSES STOCK FUNDS END WITH BROAD LOSSES
By Dolores Kong
09/30/2001
The Boston Globe

MAKE SURE YOUR CHARITABLE GIFT RE ACHES THOSE IN NEED
By DOLORES KONG
09/23/2001
The Boston Globe

EVEN IN CRISIS, HISTORY TEACHES US MARKETS CAN ENDURE
By DOLORES KONG
09/16/2001
The Boston Globe

TEACHING GRANDKIDS THE VALUE OF MONEY
By DOLORES KONG

09/09/2001
The Boston Globe

AN UNSEXY IDEA: INVEST YOUR TAX REBATE
By DOLORES KONG
09/02/2001
The Boston Globe

INVESTED, IN CHARGE THE 401(K) HAS GIVEN AMERICANS THE FREEDOM TO DECIDE FINANCIAL FUTURE
By Dolores Kong
09/02/2001
The Boston Globe

FUND COMPANIES SQUARE OFF OVER RESULTS
By DOLORES KONG

08/26/2001
The Boston Globe

SURVEY FINDS MANY DON'T HAVE WILL; TAX REBATES FAR OFF FOR SOME FILERS
By DOLORES KONG
08/19/2001
The Boston Globe

SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE FUNDS RAKE IN GREEN
By DOLORES KONG

08/12/2001
The Boston Globe

TAX REBATE DOESN'T GO AS SMOOTHLY AS HOPED
By Dolores Kong
08/05/2001
The Boston Globe

ONE HARD LESSON SOME COLLEGE GRADS FIND IT TOUGHER THAN OTHERS TO REPAY LOANS
By Dolores Kong
07/27/2001
The Boston Globe

VACATION DEPRIVATION POLLS FIND MANY PEOPLE FEEL THE NEED TO STAY IN TOUCH
WITH OFFICE WHILE ON VACATION POLL FINDS WORK IMPINGING ON TIME OFF

By Dolores Kong
07/08/2001
The Boston Globe

MORE CHECKS TO IRS MAY BE LOST
By Dolores Kong
06/28/2001
The Boston Globe

IRS CAN'T FIND CHECKS FROM 1,800 TAXPAYERS
By Dolores Kong
06/27/2001
The Boston Globe

A CHALLENGE TO MAKE THE RIGHT MOVE
MANY FACING RELOCATION MULL IMPACT ON FAMILY, COST OF LIVING

By Dolores Kong
06/24/2001
The Boston Globe

HOT LINE HELPS WORKERS OFFERED BUYOUTS
By Dolores Kong
06/19/2001
The Boston Globe

10 YEARS OF SOCIAL INVESTING INTERVIEW DOLORES KONG
06/17/2001
The Boston Globe

CONFEREES TARGET FINANCIAL PROBLEMS OF STRAIGHT, GAY UNMARRIED COUPLES
By Dolores Kong
06/16/2001
The Boston Globe

COMPLEX TAX PLAN TO LIFT RICH MORE THAN POOR FOR MOST, NEW LAW WILL HAVE VARIED IMPLICATIONS AND SPUR DIVERSE REACTIONS
By Dolores Kong
06/07/2001
The Boston Globe

BEING INVESTED SOCIALLY CONSCIOUS ACTIVISTS WIELDING THEIR PORTFOLIOS TO TWEAK CORPORATE BEHAVIOR
By Dolores Kong
05/30/2001
The Boston Globe

A PENNY SAVED IS NOT ENOUGH AARP SAYS MILLIONS WILL NEED TO WORK AFTER RETIREMENT
By Dolores Kong
05/23/2001
The Boston Globe

BEING SHOWN DOOR, ENTICINGLY AS MORE FIRMS OFFER BUYOUTS, MANY WORKERS FACE TOUGH
DECISIONS

By Dolores Kong
05/13/2001
The Boston Globe

BANKRUPTCIES UP SHARPLY IN MASS.
By Dolores Kong
04/09/2001
The Boston Globe

RESOLVING MORTGAGE ERRORS
By Dolores Kong
04/08/2001
The Boston Globe

UNEMPLOYED TAXED AT HIGHER RATE
By Dolores Kong
04/07/2001
The Boston Globe

STOCK FUNDS SEE MASSIVE OUTFLOWS
EX-HIGHFLIERS SUFFER THE MOST IN FIRST QUARTER AS MARKET TURMOIL SCARES OFF INVESTORS

By Dolores Kong
04/01/2001
The Boston Globe

AUDITS UNEARTH MORTGAGE ERRORS
By Dolores Kong
03/28/2001
The Boston Globe

CHECK CASHERS FIND NEW FRIENDS ONCE PARIAHS, FIRMS WIN SUPPORT IN FLEET FIGHT
By Dolores Kong
03/27/2001
The Boston Globe

MANY SEEN AT RISK IN A DOWNTURN PERSONAL DEBT SOARS WHILE SAVINGS PLUNGE
By Dolores Kong
03/20/2001
The Boston Globe

$67M IN TAX REFUNDS SITTING UNDELIVERED
By Dolores Kong
02/27/2001
The Boston Globe

IT PAYS TO LEARN ABOUT CREDITS FOR EDUCATION
By Dolores Kong
02/18/2001
The Boston Globe

THE END OF A SURE THING IN CHANGE OF POLICY, AT&T CUTS DIVIDEND - AND MORE FIRMS ARE FOLLOWING SUIT
By Dolores Kong
02/01/2001
The Boston Globe

MOMENT OF TRUTH: HOW INVESTORS ARE BEARING BAD YEAR THEY'RE IN IT FOR LONG HAUL, BUT MANY TOO JUMPY FOR OWN GOOD, STUDIES FIND
By Dolores Kong
01/21/2001
The Boston Globe

FED'S MOVE COULD BRING MIXED BAG REACTION TO RATES MAY HELP, HURT CONSUMERS
By Dolores Kong
01/05/2001
The Boston Globe

AMATEUR SPECIALISTS STEP UP TO THE CYBERSOAPBOX A CYBERSOAPBOX WITH ADMISSION PRICE
By Dolores Kong
01/02/2001
The Boston Globe

TAX CHANGES DON'T CHANGE A TAXING SITUATION CODE EXPECTED TO BE JUST AS CONFUSING AND FRUSTRATING AS EVER FOR US TAXPAYERS
By Dolores Kong
12/24/2000
The Boston Globe

NO PAIN, NO GAIN SCIENTISTS LINKING PHYSICAL PAIN AND PLEASURE TO INVESTOR BUY AND SELL DECISIONS
By Dolores Kong
12/10/2000
The Boston Globe

WHEN THE GIVING IS GONE OLD-LINE CHARITIES FEEL LEFT BEHIND IN NEW ECONOMY
By Dolores Kong
11/24/2000
The Boston Globe

HOMESTEAD PROTECTION BY SIMPLY FILING FOR AN EXEMPTION, YOU CAN SAFEGUARD UP TO $300,000 IN HOME EQUITY.
By DOLORES KONG
11/12/2000
The Boston Globe

SAVING AT ANY RATE IS A START PROPER FINANCIAL PLANNING DEEMED CRITICAL IN FACE OF RISING COSTS, FUTURE UNCERTAINTIES
By Dolores Kong
11/05/2000
The Boston Globe

BIG BROTHER MAY BE WATCHING YOU\
PRIVACY A CONCERN IN COMPANY ISSUE OF CREDIT CARDS, PCS

By Dolores Kong
10/22/2000
The Boston Globe

`THE BEST JOB IN AMERICA'
THE FINANCIAL PLANNING OUTLOOK IS PROMISING

By Dolores Kong
10/15/2000
The Boston Globe

`AMATEUR HOUR' MAY BE OVER VOLATILE MARKET NARROWS NUMBER OF DAY TRADERS, WHO SUFFERED HEAVY LOSSES
By Dolores Kong
10/15/2000
The Boston Globe

MORTGAGE LENDING SHOWS RACE DISPARITYMINORITY-WHITE GAP GROWS IN BOSTON AREA; INDUSTRY FAULTS STUDY
By Dolores Kong
09/29/2000
The Boston Globe

REVERSE MORTGAGES A NEW LOAN CONCEPT FOR ELDERLY HOMEOWNERS WHO HAVE
LOTS OF EQUITY BUT LITTLE CASH.

By Dolores Kong
09/24/2000
The Boston Globe

DOLLARS AND SENSE WOMEN'S LOWER PAY, LONGER LIVES MAKE IT CRUCIAL FOR THEM TO MANAGE FINANCES WISELY, EXPERTS SAY
By Dolores Kong
09/23/2000
The Boston Globe

PULPIT FOR PROSPERITY BLACK CHURCHES TRY TO NURTURE MEMBERS' FINANCIAL GROWTH
By Dolores Kong
09/19/2000
The Boston Globe

BACK ON CAMPUS COLLEGE TRY AS TUITION KEEPS SOARING, FAMILIES PUT THEIR ALL INTO FINDING WAYS TO FOOT THE BILL
By Dolores Kong
09/03/2000
The Boston Globe

FOR RICHER, FOR POORER
`MARRIAGE PENALTY' RAISES CONSCIOUSNESS, IF NOT IRE, OF SOME BETROTHED COUPLES

By Dolores Kong
08/13/2000
The Boston Globe

WOULD YOU LIKE STOCK WITH YOUR PLEATED-FRONT KHAKIS? SITE ALLOWS SHOPPERS TO SPEND REBATES ON SHARES; OTHERS LET YOU INVEST DIRECTLY WITH RETAILERS
By Dolores Kong
08/06/2000
The Boston Globe

WEB SITES DESIGNED FOR WOMEN TEACH ABOUT PERSONAL FINANCE SOME NET ADVISERS MIX FINANCIAL WISDOM WITH DASH OF FUN
By Dolores Kong
07/09/2000
The Boston Globe

PRIVATE MONEY MANAGEMENT IS BROUGHT TO THE NOT-SO-RICH
By Dolores Kong
07/02/2000
The Boston Globe

MORE CHOICE, AND RISK MANY PLANS ARE NOW ALLOWING EMPLOYEES TO INVEST RETIREMENT MONEY IN JUST ABOUT ANYTHING
By Dolores Kong
06/25/2000
The Boston Globe

REGULATORS SOUND ALARM ON PAYDAY LOANS THROUGH INTERNET
By Dolores Kong
06/18/2000
The Boston Globe

THE PATH TO A SIMPLER LIFE WINDS ITS WAY TO WEB SITES OFFER TOOLS FOR VOLUNTARY SIMPLICITY
By Dolores Kong
06/04/2000
The Boston Globe

GONE TO THE DOGS? CRITICS ARGUE CONTRARIAN BET ON THE DOW'S LAGGARDS IS DOOMED
By Dolores Kong
06/04/2000
The Boston Globe

SURFING THE NET CAN REAP `MILLIONS' WEB RICH IN SITES TRADING ON FRENZY
By Dolores Kong
05/21/2000
The Boston Globe

SURVEYS ASSESS THE ROLE OF RICHES
By Dolores Kong
05/17/2000
The Boston Globe

RETIREMENT PLANNING TOOLS GROW MORE SOPHISTICATED SITES OFFER PERSONALIZED BENEFITS ESTIMATES, 401(K)
ADVICE
By Dolores Kong
05/14/2000
The Boston Globe

SAYING NO TO STUFF DESPITE BOOM TIMES, SOME ARE CHOOSING TO SPEND LESS AND REALLY TAKE CHARGE OF THEIR LIVES
By Dolores Kong
05/07/2000
The Boston Globe

WHY STICK WITH A 401(K) OR IRA? TAX-DEFERRED ACCOUNTS STILL BEST BET FOR RETIREMENT PLANS
By DOLORES KONG
04/23/2000
The Boston Globe

BUILDING BOOM: REAL ESTATE SITES BUT WITH SO MANY, BEWARE WEAK LINKS, INFLATED CLAIMS
By Dolores Kong
04/23/2000
The Boston Globe

NET MAKES SHOPPING FOR CREDIT CARDS EASY BUT CONSUMERS NEED TO BE WARY OF CERTAIN DEALS
By Dolores Kong
04/16/2000
The Boston Globe

DON'T CRY UNCLE THERE ARE WAYS TO KEEP MORE OF YOUR HARD-EARNED MONEY, FINANCIAL ADVISERS SAY
By Dolores Kong
04/16/2000
The Boston Globe

FEELING TAXED BECAUSE YOU HAVEN'T FILED YET? HELP IS AVAILABLE
By Dolores Kong
04/09/2000
The Boston Globe

SQUEAKY WHEELS EMPLOYERS CAN BE SWAYED TO ALTER UNPOPULAR INVESTMENT MENUS BUT THEY DON'T HAVE TO
By Dolores Kong
04/02/2000
The Boston Globe

AGENCIES TAKE TO NET TO FIGHT GROWTH OF COMPUTER GAMBLING COUNCILS' WEB SITES AIM TO HELP PROBLEM USERS, FAMILIES
By Dolores Kong
03/26/2000

STOCKS FROM A TO Z
BOOSTERS OF VIRTUAL COMPETITIONS LAUD EDUCATIONAL VALUE, BUT OTHERS FEAR BAD LESSONS LEARNED

By Dolores Kong
03/19/2000

COOPERATIVE EXTENSIONS MOVE BEYOND HOME & GARDEN SERVICES OFFERING WEB-BASED FINANCIAL ADVICE
By Dolores Kong
03/19/2000

TRACKING PORTFOLIO ONLINE CAN SIMPLIFY TAX
CALCULATIONS

By Dolores Kong
03/12/2000
The Boston Globe

2 PARTS ADVICE TO 1 PART SELF-PROMO CELEBRITY SITES OFFER TOOLS, TRIFLES
By Dolores Kong
03/05/2000
The Boston Globe

NOT EXACTLY VEGAS
THEIR CHAMPIONS CALL THEM UNEXCITING, BUT INDEX FUNDS ARE DRAWING LOTS OF CONVERTS

By Dolores Kong
03/05/2000
The Boston Globe

BEEF WITH A BROKER? CLICK HERE WEB SITES OFFER LINK TO REGULATORS, HELP FOR INVESTORS
By Dolores Kong
02/27/2000
The Boston Globe

MOVE OVER, DAY TRADERS: T-BILL BUYERS USE NET, TOO FEDERAL WEB SITES LET CONSERVATIVE INVESTORS BUY DIRECTLY
By Dolores Kong
02/20/2000
The Boston Globe

HOME BUYERS IN THEIR SITES CONTEST AMONG NET FIRMS IS FIERCE AS WEB MORTGAGES ARE
SEEN TO SOAR

By Dolores Kong
02/13/2000
The Boston Globe

CASH GUZZLERS
NEW CARS ARE ROBBING AMERICANS OF INVESTMENT RICHES, SAY FINANCIAL PLANNERS; THEIR ADVICE: BUY USED

By Dolores Kong
02/13/2000
The Boston Globe

DIRECT TO THE LITTLE INVESTOR WEB SITES ALLOW SMALL AMOUNTS OF STOCK TO BE HAD FOR AS LITTLE AS $2 A TRADE
By Dolores Kong
02/06/2000
The Boston Globe

ACTIVISTS TARGET `SHOP TILL YOU DROP' BEHAVIOR
By DOLORES KONG
11/26/1999
The Boston Globe

TALKING SHOP
RESEARCHERS, CASHING IN ON HOLIDAY RUSH, STUDY BUYERS,

BROWSERS
By Dolores Kong
11/26/1999
The Boston Globe

 

 

 

 
 
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