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Ali Velshi
Now that half of the bailout funds have been doled out, there is plenty of criticism of how the Treasury has been spending the money. more
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It’s a widely-held belief that how stocks perform in the first month of the year is a good predictor of how the market will finish up. Let’s look at the facts. more
The government recognizes that freeing up credit is a must to restore our economy. more
Given that we are currently deep in a recession, it may come as no surprise that most Americans are not particularly optimistic about our economy. more
7 simple questions, one group of investments that fits with your goals and an appetite for risk.

Decoding the credit freeze


Decoding the credit freeze
CNN's Ali Velshi breaks down the origins of the financial crisis to help investors rebuild the foundations of their portfolios. more
Portfolio reconstruction
CNNMoney.com's Jeanne Sahadi and Ali Velshi show investors a tool kit for rebuilding a balanced portfolio. more
Getting picky with funds
CNN's Ali Velshi and money manager Ryan Mack lay out the rules for choosing the right funds for your portfolio. more
Ali Velshi
Ali Velshi is CNN's chief business correspondent and author of the new book "Gimme My Money Back: Your Guide to Beating the Financial Crisis," published by Sterling & Ross.
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