Archive for July, 2012

How Does Bad News Affect your Financial Plans

How Does Bad News Affect your Financial Plans

| July 5, 2012 | 2 Comments

  Over the last decade the bad news has been coming fast and often. A period of quiet has been very hard to find. The last decade started with the 9-11 attacks which led to war. Followed by the housing market problems, the real estate bubble burst, and leading to the 2008 financial crisis. Even […]

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Use Index Funds Unless You Have Highly Qualified Professionals Advising You

Use Index Funds Unless You Have Highly Qualified Professionals Advising You

| July 4, 2012 | 0 Comments

If you were to ask one of the most highly successful investment officers where to invest, what would you expect the answer to be. I would expect to hear about a hot stock or a long-term high flyer. But I would be wrong. David Swensen who runs Yale University’s $19.4 Billion endowment says, “Either be […]

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Achieve Credit Card Debt Relief While Saving Money

Achieve Credit Card Debt Relief While Saving Money

| July 4, 2012 | 4 Comments

  Now days, credit card debt has become one of the most common financial obligations. Almost all individuals rely on credit card to meet daily routine expenses and fall into debt. According to the recent statistics of the U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. citizens have over $886 billion in credit card debt and the figure is […]

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Can I Withdraw Funds from a 401k Before Retirement?

Can I Withdraw Funds from a 401k Before Retirement?

| July 2, 2012 | 2 Comments

If you are investing in a 401k you are doing a very smart thing. If your not why not? Many people do not invest in a 401k because they feel someday they made need the money. A 401k is a great way to save because the growth of your money is tax free until to […]

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Do You Have To Be Married To Be On the Same Car Insurance?

Do You Have To Be Married To Be On the Same Car Insurance?

| July 2, 2012 | 4 Comments

If you are a married couple, insurance companies will allow both of you to be on the same car insurance policy. But if you are couple and unmarried can you be on the same car insurance? Auto insurance companies vary in their rules so it is best to call them individually to find out there […]

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