Investment
Im Thankful

Top 10 Reasons I'm Thankful

I’m thankful that I’m not a turkey!I’m thankful that I have the gift of sight so that I can see the changing of the leaves and my little girls...

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Investment
Stayed Course

What if You Had Stayed the Course?

As I was thinking about what topic to write about for my blog that you are reading now, the market pundits pointed out that the Dow Jones...

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Divorce
Remarriage During Divorce

Remarriage During Divorce and Estate Planning Complications

Looking beyond divorce is both hopeful and encouraging. Planning for a fresh start may include building and forging new family bonds with...

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Saving on Taxes
Your Tax Return

Who's Preparing Your Tax Return?

For many of you, your answer will be “I prepare my own return.” If your return is a simple one because all you have is a W-2 form for your...

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Investment
location

Location, location, location

You have probably heard the old real estate adage – location, location, location – meaning the location of your house has a great impact on...

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Investment
Graduate Person

Learn 12 Good Money Habits to Start on the Right Path

If you've recently graduated from college, you most likely will earn more money than ever before. By the same token, you'll enter the workforce...

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College
paying for college

How to Pay for College

It is no secret that college costs have been increasing faster than the rate of inflation for several decades. According to College Board’s “...

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Retirement
retirement savings

Working on It - Your 30s Through Your 40s

It's critical to find a way to squeeze out dollars for retirement. Time is still on your side, but you've begun to lose some of your...

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Starting a Family
PlanningAdoption

Financial Planning & Adoption

Two weeks ago, I became the proud uncle of an 11-year old boy at a wonderful celebration where more than 80 foster children found homes in...

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Investment
Teaching Learn

Teaching to Learn

You may have heard the saying “those who can’t do teach” but I find that, when I really want to learn something new, the best way to approach...

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Divorce
Divroce Planning

Getting a Divorce Financially Prepare Yourself

Last Updated: May 11, 2009 When it comes to life events, few can compare with divorce. With a divorce, your life gets turned upside down with...

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Getting Married
Financially Smart Sweetheart

6 Ways to be a Financially Smart Sweetheart

With Valentine’s Day approaching, the heat-of-the-moment urge might be to splurge — to buy something expensive for that special someone, even...

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Investment
stock basics

Preferred Stock Basics

Warren Buffet was recently in the headlines after agreeing to purchase Bank of America preferred stock. Buffet’s investment comes in the form...

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Investment
How Do Options Work

How Do Options Work?

What if you had had a hunch that Microsoft stock would skyrocket when it introduced Windows 8? Would you have risked purchasing Microsoft stock...

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Investment
Valentines day

This Valentine's Day Get Rid of Loser Money Habits

Last year’s Valentine’s Day blog was about how to not break the ba...

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Retirement
Financial Confidence in Retirement

Financial Confidence in Retirement

As more Baby Boomers approach their Golden Years they are faced with a plethora of challenges. Especially for those with greater resources, the...

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Savings
buying new car

Is It Better to Lease or Buy a Car

You have done all the hard work and fun research. You have picked out the color, make and model of your dream (or at least next) car. You have...

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Investment
choice overload

Choice Overload and Analysis Paralysis

Do you like having a lot of options to choose from on a restaurant menu? Or, do too many choices make it harder to make your decision? If you...

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Divorce
divorce state borders

Divorce Across Borders

Given the mobility enjoyed by individuals today, divorce across borders is becoming increasingly prevalent. It is also one of the most...

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Starting a New Job
Open Enrollment at Work

Be Wise at Work - Use Open Enrollment to Your Benefit

Football. Fall foliage. Falling temperatures. Autumn has arrived, and with it is a golden opportunity for members of the American workforce to...

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Bankruptcy
credit resolutions

Put Your Credit Resolutions in Motion

One way to cut the sting of heavy credit card bills is to set a new agenda when it comes to credit. Consider the following ideas:Set Dates for...

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Caring for a Loved One
The Long Term Care Challenge

Strategies For Addressing The Long Term Care Challenge

When planning for retirement, all possible risks must be considered and evaluated. One of the most commonly overlooked is the potential need...

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Investment
Holiday Spending

Ingredients for Holiday Spending Success

It’s that time of year again. There’s excitement in the air, discussions and twitter posts about all that we’re grateful for, and holiday...

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Serving in the Military
Military Budget

Covering Your Bases on a Military Budget

Tips for Military Personnel and their FamiliesManaging your money on a military budget is tough enough. Now with so many service men and women...

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Investment
Finding support

Finding Support to Keep Your Resolutions

Last night during strength training class, our leader, Lori, wanted us to know that she would whip us into shape. “No breaks,” she said. “I can...

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Retirement
losing your job

Considerations for Your 401(k) if You Lose Your Job

There are many challenges when you lose your job, including what to do with your 401(k) plan. This article outlines some of the things you...

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Investment
financial planning

Financial Planning The Purpose and Benefits

Last Updated: October 5, 2009 People frequently misunderstand the purpose and benefits of financial planning. They think it's only about...

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Investment
Forward thinking

Forward Thinking

A few years ago I helped conduct a focus group. One of the conclusions was that those focus group members who had a longer term perspective...

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Investment
invest today

What to Invest In Today

I meet with individuals on a daily basis that have different perceptions of the world, and how they should react with their portfolio: I’m...

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Retirement
Never too late

Its Never Too Late (Well, Almost Never)

Saving for retirement, or whatever you choose to call your post-earning years, is something that everyone should plan for. You can’t start too...

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