Last updated January 02 2008: 8:29 AM ET
A stock is not just a price; it's a piece of a living corporate organism. Study the company's financial statements. Read a mutual fund's prospectus before you buy. If you want to hire a broker or financial planner, do a background check before you write a check.
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