To Economic Hell In A Hurry? Relax And Recall 1998
When upheaval is the order of the day in the world economy, the stock market is stuttering and pundits predict worsening situations on the horizon, this author says you can take heart by looking back at 1998. |
13 Dec, 2014 |
Wall Street Reverses Ban on Trading Derivatives Backed by Uncle Sam
Congress has been pressured by Wall Street banks into a key change in the law that will allow the trading of risky financial derivatives in bank operations insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. |
13 Dec, 2014 |
How Successful People Squash Stress
The ability to manage your emotions and remain calm under pressure has a direct link to your performance. |
13 Dec, 2014 |
Is The 7Twelve Portfolio The Best Way To Diversify Your Investments?
The author discusses a diversification method consisting of of 12 equal slices of mutual funds drawn from seven asset classes. |
13 Dec, 2014 |
Keep The Money In The Family: Refinance A Student Loan With A Wealthy Relative
This article explores the situation where an intra-family loan might make sense. |
13 Dec, 2014 |
Retirees, Protect Yourself From Fraudsters
Seniors are a target for financial abuse, but you can take steps to help prevent you or a loved one from becoming a victim.
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14 Nov, 2014 |
Why This Bull Market Will Keep Running
A top strategist cites falling oil prices and bond yields along with rising consumer confidence. |
14 Nov, 2014 |
14 IRS Audit Red Flags
Ever wonder why some tax returns are eyeballed by the IRS while most are ignored? Here are 14 red flags that draw attention.
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14 Nov, 2014 |
Key Questions to Ask Your Financial Advisor
Considering what you've saved, where you want to live and what kind of health you'll be in, here are four questions you can ask your financial planner to help you embrace retirement with a solid financial strategy. |
14 Nov, 2014 |
3 Reasons You'll Likely Get a Raise in 2015
2015 is expected to usher in some much needed wage growth for U.S. workers. This article presents an overview. |
14 Nov, 2014 |
Portfolio Envy: The Other Guy's Size Doesn't Matter
Size matters, at least when it comes to your investment portfolio. What shouldn't matter to you is the size of someone else's portfolio, unless you stand to inherit their money or they plan to give it to you. |
14 Nov, 2014 |
A Bartender Explains Liquid Assets
The Meaning of Money: The difference between liquid and illiquid assets brought to life through mixology. |
14 Nov, 2014 |
2,000 Days of Obama: How Have Stocks Done?
It's been almost 2,000 days since President Obama took office,. This video looks at the stock market's performance during the president's tenure to this point and how it compares with past presidents. |
14 Nov, 2014 |
What Worries Americans About Retirement
As many Americans plan their retirement years, there are a number of key concerns on their minds. Here is a brief glimpse. |
14 Nov, 2014 |
An Easy Way To Pick Your Retirement Age
It's important to set a retirement age. If you don't, you won;'t have any idea if you are saving enough to ever stop working. This article provides valuable insights. |
14 Nov, 2014 |
5 Ways High Income Women Can Overcome Their Retirement Challenges
High-income women face more challenges when it comes to retirement planning that men and lower-income employees. Here are five ways to overcome them. |
14 Nov, 2014 |
How To Unleash The Power Of The Alpha Bear In Business
The energy of of a bear is a similar feeling to being next to a great CEO or entrepreneur. There is an animal vitality—one you can tap in yourself. This article shows how to lead your firm to dominance.
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14 Nov, 2014 |
Want to Be Happy? Move to Costa Rica
A new study assesses some important lifestyle issues. |
14 Nov, 2014 |
We Don't Know Whether The US Provides More Tax Incentives Than The EU
The author offers a compelling argument to refute the notion that the US provides more location incentives to business than the European Union does. |
14 Nov, 2014 |
Obamacare Ushers In Pile Of New 2014 Tax Forms
Now that the individual health insurance mandate is in effect, many taxpayers will face confusion over tax penalties, exemptions, premium tax credits, and extra tax-preparation fees to comply with Obamacare on 2014 tax filings. |
14 Nov, 2014 |
How Much You Can Contribute to Retirement Plans in 2015
You'll be able to contribute more to employer plans, but IRA contribution limits will remain the same. Here's a brief summary of the new figures.
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28 Oct, 2014 |
How 6 Types of Retirement Income Are Taxed
A common mistake retirees make when calculating their living expenses is forgetting how big a bite state and federal taxes can take out of savings. And how you tap your accounts can make a big difference.
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28 Oct, 2014 |
Year-End Strategies for Retirees to Trim 2014 Tax Tab
The author illustrates several ways to reduce the amount of tax you'll owe to Uncle Sam next spring. |
28 Oct, 2014 |
How to Fund Retirement With Your Lfe Insurance
It's possible to use a permanent life insurance policy to fund retirement by taking withdrawals from the plan's cash reserve. However, be aware of potential pitfalls. |
28 Oct, 2014 |
Don't Let the Next Downturn Undermine Your Retirement
This expert offers advice in the midst of a roller-coaster market. |
28 Oct, 2014 |
How to Avoid Homebuyer's Remorse
Is there at least one thing you would change about your home? Follow these homebuyer tips. |
28 Oct, 2014 |
Long-term Care by the Numbers
Seven out of ten people will need long-term care sometime after 65. One expert examines the numbers behind long-term care. |
28 Oct, 2014 |
5 Ways To Keep Your Health And Your Wealth In Retirement
It's important to plan ahead for health care expenses in retirement. Here are several ways to prepare.
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28 Oct, 2014 |
New Survey: Americans OK With Tax Hikes To Protect Social Security
A new survey reveals broad and widespread support for protecting the Social Security system. |
28 Oct, 2014 |
10 Mistakes Even Savvy Stock Investors Mak
Even experienced traders are not infallible. Three investing professionals share their insights on the most common mistakes investors make in the stock market. |
28 Oct, 2014 |
Three Retirement Goals People Never Achieve
New and soon-to-be retirees often set lofty retirement goals based on newfound time and opportunities. However, some of their most common goals and dreams are never even attempted, let alone achieved. |
28 Oct, 2014 |
6 Things To Never Say During An Interview
Believe it or not, it only takes one minute to turn a great interview into a lost employment opportunity. Here are several sentences and phrases to avoid.
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28 Oct, 2014 |
Stocks Jump, Ignoring a World of Worry
Stocks had their best week in nearly two years, despite backdrop of trouble throughout the world. Here's the lowdown. |
28 Oct, 2014 |
How Rising Rates Could Impact 3 Key Sectors
How might different fixed income sectors respond to rising rates? And how might investors position their portfolios? This article offers a view of three widely held fixed income sectors. |
28 Oct, 2014 |
How Jeopardy Champion Julia Collins Will Spend Her Windfall
A recent champ of the TV quiz show plans to play it safe with her winnings.
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29 Sep, 2014 |
New Reverse Mortgage Rules Protect Younger Spouses
New rules on reverse loans made after August 4 protect younger spouses, but there is a cost.
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29 Sep, 2014 |
Biggest Retirement Mistakes
An expert takes you through the worst retirement mistakes you can make in this video. |
29 Sep, 2014 |
3 Lessons Investors Can Learn from Yankee Star Derek Jeter
As the curtain goes down on the illustrious 20-year career of the New York Yankees shortstop, here are three lessons investors should remember as they navigate the turbulent stock market. |
29 Sep, 2014 |
The U.S. Dollar Is on Top of the World
The dollar has soared to levels not seen in four years. Here's why it matters. |
29 Sep, 2014 |
Four Things to Consider Before Getting Married Again
Readers are cautioned to consider their financial circumstances before getting married for the second time. |
29 Sep, 2014 |
This Simply Can't Be a Stock Market Bubble
Relying on hard data, this author says there is no market bubble. Corporate and economic reports show strength across many sectors.
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29 Sep, 2014 |
3 Wealth-Building Secrets That the Rich Already Know
Wealth is often born of great savings habits says the author of this article. |
29 Sep, 2014 |
Congress Targets Retirement Tax Breaks
Outsized IRAs are in danger of being curtailed by a revenue-hungry Congress. |
29 Sep, 2014 |
The 5 Big Mistakes Older Investors Make
When it comes to investing, most older Americans are doing it wrong, according to one leading expert. |
29 Sep, 2014 |
IRAs And Trusts: What You Need To Know
A recent Supreme Court decision has rekindled the debate about whether it is better to inherit IRA assets in a trust than to receive them outright. This article explains the basics. |
29 Sep, 2014 |
The Truth About Constructive Feedback
An HR expert offers opinions about use of constructive feedback in the workplace. |
29 Sep, 2014 |
Voice Hackers Will Soon Be Talking Their Way Into Your Technology
A researcher warns business people and individuals about the perils of voice-activated technology. |
29 Sep, 2014 |
Becoming Financially Independent: Habits to Make You A Millionaire
This is the perfect time to focus on the long-term financial goals that you want. Think ahead of the holiday season, when restraint and moderation tend to disappear. |
29 Sep, 2014 |
We Can Prevent Another Financial Bubble By Keeping Household Debt Under Control
Bubbles in financial markets most often result from a "relaxation in attitude toward debt," which the authors of a new book, House of Debt, term a "neglected risk." |
29 Sep, 2014 |
Sending Your Kids Off To College (Ready or Not)
We've all heard the daunting financial facts about sending your children to college. Here's how to prepare. |
26 Aug, 2014 |