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Family Finances - A Role For Both Spouses

When it comes to the family finances, it is imperative that both spouses play a role. If not, the result could be a devastating blow when a spouse is[...] read more »
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A 50% Retracement is Key

After the Dow crossed above the 10,000 level, many commentators wondered if this is significant. From the top of the prior bull market at Dow 14,200 [...] read more »
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Unemployment Rates Impact Investor Confidence More than Markets

n research conducted in August with households with $100,000 of net worth to $1 million of net worth, 70% said that a drop in Unemployment rates woul[...] read more »
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Cumulative Consequences

The cumulative effect of a decision can make or break you. Learn more about the importance of interest and compounding. read more »
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Proper Career and College Selection Can Save You Money

Paying for college is major investment and should be treated as least as seriously as a home purchase. It then becomes essential that parents and st[...] read more »
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Take a Look at The Burnham Financial Industries Fund

An interview with Anton Schutz, the portfolio manager of the Burnham Financial Industries Fund (BURFX), a fund that only lost 7% in last year and is [...] read more »
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The Two Numbers to Learn for Retirement

Recent economic troubles have made it painfully clear that most people are not saving nearly enough to maintain their standard of living in retiremen[...] read more »
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An Alternative to Traditional Asset Allocation

Traditional asset allocation can suffer from an unintended lack of diversification. If you’re unsure what impact the unintended lack of diversificati[...] read more »
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What Is Diversification?

The key to successful investing is managing risk while maintaining the potential for adequate returns on your investments. One of the most effective [...] read more »
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Should You Sell Now?

A look at the emotions and other factors to take into account when deciding to sell an investment. read more »
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Living Insurance: Life, Disability, Health, and Long-Term Care Coverage

You are valuable. If you were unable to work because of some unforeseeable reason, you would lose that value. This is the primary reason for life, di[...] read more »
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Different Bear Market Calls for Different Perspective

A year ago, there was a legitimate belief that this bear market would be similar to the 10 other bear markets we have been through since 1950. But th[...] read more »
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Seven Compelling Reasons to Spend Less and Save More

We can’t control bond yields, stock prices, or inflation. But, there’s much we can control, including how much investment risk we take, how much we p[...] read more »
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Creditor Protected Cash Alternative and Wealth Multiplier?

“What is an alternative to my current cash position that will protect my money from litigation?” read more »
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I Sold My Investments in a Panic. . . Now What?

During the global stock market crash of 2008 many retirees sold significant pieces of their portfolio without realizing it might be against their lon[...] read more »
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