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5 Tips for Sure-Fire Retirement Income for Life
The article by an expert in the field discusses what to look for in annuities. |
17 Jul, 2015 |
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Childless Seniors Need to Build a Safety Net
It is critical to plan ahead. Among your tasks is to create a support system, build a team of professional advisers and find aging-friendly housing.
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24 Jun, 2015 |
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8 Smart Mid-Year Tax Moves to Pocket More Money
As we approach the half-way point of 2015, here are eight ideas to help you see where you stand now and, more importantly, do better as the year progresses. |
24 Jun, 2015 |
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10 Things You Must Know About Social Security
This interesting slide show fills in the knowledge gap on Social Security. |
24 Jun, 2015 |
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21 Things I've Learned as an Investor for 20 Years
In the spirit of this ongoing learning process, the author shares 21 things learned as an investor over the last decade. |
24 Jun, 2015 |
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One Thing You Should Know About Your Spouse, But 43% Don't
Talking money is often taboo with friends, but shouldn't be off limits within your own household. Yet 43% of people don't know one of the most basic things about their spouses' finances: how much they make. |
24 Jun, 2015 |
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Invest in Yourself to Maximize Your Return on (Human) Capital
This author says one of the best ways to achieve a secure retirement is to invest in yourself. |
24 Jun, 2015 |
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Another Reason to Worry About Dying: Taxes
Thanks to the generous federal estate tax exemption, perhaps just one out of 600 deaths this year will trigger federal estate taxes. Yet many heirs still will face steep tax bills, partly because of state taxes, but mostly because of the income taxes due on inherited retirement accounts. |
24 Jun, 2015 |
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You'll Need More Than Nerves of Steel to Make Money in Stocks
The author offers an opinion on how to best manage a stock portfolio. |
24 Jun, 2015 |
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How This Buy-and-Hold Investor Times the Market
After you choose the best possible asset classes for your portfolio, one big question remains: When do you get into the market, and when do you get out? The author provides some answers. |
24 Jun, 2015 |
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Here's Who Is Most Exposed to a Greek Default
The article provides valuable information to show who has the greatest exposure in the event of a Greek default. |
24 Jun, 2015 |
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Behind The Crazy Idea That Investors Can Make Money And Change The World At The Same Time
This author provides a fresh perspective on socially responsible investing. |
24 Jun, 2015 |
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Corporate America Versus Uncle Sam? Three Big Reasons Why My Money Is On The Former
The authors offers an explanation of why he favors dividend-paying stocks over the 10-year Treasury. |
24 Jun, 2015 |
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How To Crush Credit Card Debt, From An Ex-Banker
An expert in the field offers tips for getting out of debt within three years. |
24 Jun, 2015 |
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The Best And Worst States To Make A Living In 2015
To determine the best and worst states to make a living this year, this study considered average wages, taxes, cost of living, unemployment rate, and incidents of workplace safety incidents (including illness, injuries, and deaths) for each state. |
24 Jun, 2015 |
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All Employers Face Independent Contractor, Employment Tax Scrutiny
Recently, a number of lawsuits involving independent contractors have received attention. But the real danger for employers may come from the IRS. |
24 Jun, 2015 |
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9 Secrets to Better Credit
Learn these nine key credit facts to help you get a better rate on a mortgage, negotiate a better deal from your card issuer, or even land a job. |
24 May, 2015 |
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7 Money Moves Everyone Should Make in Their First Year After College Gaduation
Here's some sage financial advice for recent college college graduates. |
24 May, 2015 |
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Economic Data to Carry More Heft as Earnings Dry Up
First-quarter earnings reports are winding down, and most companies appear to have dodged the dreaded year-over-year decline. That should free investors to refocus their concerns on broader economic data in the week ahead. |
24 May, 2015 |
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4 Ways to Retire By Age 55
To retire by 55, you'll likely need a plan and, ideally, decades of smart saving and investing under your belt. Here are some tips. |
24 May, 2015 |
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With Stocks at Highs, Are You Invested?
Stocks can be risky but a bigger risk may be avoiding stocks. |
24 May, 2015 |
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Americans Have a Record $248 billion in 529 College Savings Accounts
They amount of money in the savings plans grew to a record $248 billion in 2014, about 9% more than the previous year. Here's why it's smart. |
24 May, 2015 |
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Smart Money Is Buying Energy Stocks. Should You?
One of the biggest debates on Wall Street these days is whether oil and energy stocks are toxic or terrific. This article delves into the issue. |
24 May, 2015 |
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High Court Ruling Adds Protections for Investors in 401(k) Plans
In a landmark new case, The Supreme Court has ruled that 401(k) plan administrators must continue to monitor fees for investments. |
24 May, 2015 |
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Why You Shouldn't Neglect Your Credit Score As You Approach Retirement
The author points out some times a great credit history and score could come in handy as you approach your golden years: |
24 May, 2015 |
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Amazing Personal Finance Books Financial Experts Say Will Change Your Life
To help you save time sifting through the 23,000 personal finance books listed on Amazon for summer reading, the author asked some leading financial experts to recommend the most amazing in the field and summarize the key takeaways. |
24 May, 2015 |
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IRS Oversees Taxes And Obamacare. Now Warren Buffett Wants IRS In Welfare Too
This article showcases a new tax idea supported by billionaire mogul Warren Buffett. |
24 May, 2015 |
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How to Avoid the Five Worst Personal Branding Mistakes
Many of us fall into common personal branding mistakes when we are asked questions like "What do you do?" Here are five common branding traps. |
24 May, 2015 |
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Less Than Surprising News; Greece Can't Make The June IMF Payments, Default Looms
Greece is announcing that it simply won't be able to meet the upcoming repayments due to the IMF in June. Here's what this author thinks will come next. |
24 May, 2015 |
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20 Misused Words That Make Smart People Look Dumb
Here are 20 often misused words that business people should be aware of. |
24 May, 2015 |
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Easy Ways to Earn Extra Cash in Retirement
The sharing economy offers opportunities for retirees to make money on the side. |
20 Apr, 2015 |
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529 Plans May Soon Cover More College Expenses
The rules governing 529 college savings plans may soon become more flexible. New legislation that has passed in the House has a good chance of enactment. |
17 Apr, 2015 |
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Rules for Converting Money From a Traditional IRA to a Roth
As the author explains, you can convert from a traditional IRA to a Roth at any time, regardless of your age or income. |
17 Apr, 2015 |
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The Costly Danger of Putting Extra Money in Your IRA
Uncle Sam applies an annual tax penalty if your IRA contributions exceed the limit. |
17 Apr, 2015 |
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Your 3 Biggest Social Security Questions Answered
Today's workers want to know what they can expect in the way of Social Security benefits. Here are some valuable insights. |
17 Apr, 2015 |
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What to Do With a Big, Fat Inheritance
When inheriting a large sum, the author advises to find a mix of stocks and bonds that jibes with your financial goals, and then invest the whole sum based on that mix. |
17 Apr, 2015 |
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What to Do With a Big, Fat Inheritance
When inheriting a large sum, the author advises to find a mix of stocks and bonds that jibes with your financial goals, and then invest the whole sum based on that mix. |
17 Apr, 2015 |
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Greece Running Out of Time to Avoid Collapse
Renewed concerns about Greece are causing global waves again. |
17 Apr, 2015 |
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Dirty Tax Secrets: The Little Lies We Tell on Our Taxes
Now that tax filling season is over, the author exposes some common methods of padding deductions. |
17 Apr, 2015 |
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Retiring? Why You Will Need Less Money Than You Tthink
Conventional wisdom says you need retirement income equal to 80% of your final salary. But this author says there is a decent chance you could happily retire with far less. |
17 Apr, 2015 |
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Americans May Be Paying Too Much Tax for Their Own Good
Federal tax receipts have risen to 17.5% of GDP, just below the 18% recession threshold. This article analyzes the data. |
17 Apr, 2015 |
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Debunking Myths: 4 Bearish Falsehoods Exposed
This author offers opinions and facts on why projections for a bear market fall flat. |
17 Apr, 2015 |
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Boomers Retirement Confidence Falls to Five Year Low
Baby Boomer confidence in having enough income for a secure retirement has dropped to an all-time low of 27%. This author shows how to shore up your confidence. |
17 Apr, 2015 |
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House Votes 240-179 To Repeal Estate Tax
Although the House repeal of the federal estate tax likely won't be enacted this year, here's why it is significant. |
17 Apr, 2015 |
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How This Couple Retired in Their 30s to Travel the World
This article provides an overview of one couple's approach to early retirement. |
17 Apr, 2015 |
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How to Survive a Marathon Job Interview
In today's job market, a final interview can last an entire day. Here's how to prepare. |
17 Apr, 2015 |
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How to Stretch Your Retirement Savings
Try these strategies to make your nest egg grow faster and last longer.
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23 Mar, 2015 |
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15 Believe-It-Or-Not Tax Deductions
As tax return season draws to a close, you should pay attention to these tax-saving tidbits. |
23 Mar, 2015 |
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Is It Tax Deductible?
Take this quiz to see how well you understand the tax law. It should give you some tax-saving ideas to consider. |
23 Mar, 2015 |
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Average Cost of Raising a Child Hits $245,000
It could cost nearly a quarter of a million dollars to raise your child -- and that's not even including the cost of college. This article provides some suggestions for cash-strapped parents. |
23 Mar, 2015 |
