finances

Six Best Ways To Pursue Financial Goals

The best financial goals and plans can be easily derailed by common mistakes that can act as roadblocks. Here are some of the top financial goals people have: Generating current income (59%) Providing health insurance coverage (55%) Managing/Reducing debt (53%) Building a Retirement fund (51%) Building an Emergency Fund (47%) Preparing for future medical needs […]
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Last-Minute Tax Planning Tips, Part 3

The past two weeks we covered some last-minute tax planning tips on what to do before the end of the year. Here is the final article in the series. If you need free tax help and qualify, visit our other articles for more information, where you also will find top finance and tax apps for […]
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Top Financial Mistakes Spouses Make

  Managing finances by yourself can be tough. Add on a spouse and kids, and it can make managing finances even more difficult. Surveys show that money difficulties are one of the top reasons for divorces and relationship problems. Here are the top financial mistakes a spouse can make: * Letting one spouse or partner manage […]
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America’s Retirement Crisis, Part I

America is facing a serious retirement crisis: Many Americans are not confident that they will be able to enjoy a comfortable retirement, and many retirees face longevity risk or the danger of outliving their life savings. The 2008-2009 economic downturn drastically changed the financial landscape and caused significant shifts in the way that many Americans […]
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Important Estate-planning Tools

No matter how much you are worth, it is important to have an estate plan in place to protect yourself, your loved ones and your assets. An effective estate plan is one of the best things you can do for your family to ensure you pass on as much as possible, on your own terms, […]
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Tips For Couples Talking Finances

 Finances are an important but often neglected topic in relationships. Studies have shown that money is the No. 1 reason why couples argue, yet talking about it is surprisingly a low priority. According to Fidelity Investments, less than half of couples manage household finances together and only 38 percent talk openly about retirement planning. It […]
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Setting An Investment Strategy

 Setting up an investment strategy can seem incredibly complex. You can find plenty of information on investing from the web, magazines, news sources, books, seminars, and even tips from friends. Unfortunately some people spend a great deal of time on investment strategies that are more likely to reduce rather than increase their investment portfolios. A […]
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The Importance Of Investing

The S&P500 is up more than 11 percent this year and above 1,400 for the first time since mid-2008. This is good news, but many people are still on the sidelines worried about the global economy and the precarious conditions in Europe. The knee-jerk reaction may be to move all assets into a bank account […]
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