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Choosing a Financial Planner

Many people have only a rudimentary idea about what the financial planning process truly entails, let alone how to choose a well-qualified financial [...] read more »
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An Introduction to the Stock Market

If you’ve been holding off on investing because you simply didn’t know enough about the stock market … that’s probably wise. But rather than delay an[...] read more »
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How Risky is My Portfolio?

Most if not all investors that deal with a broker even with the large wire houses such as Merrill Lynch, Smith Barney and UBS, would be astonished to[...] read more »
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Power up your Pocket Book

I know, I know, times are tough. Yet, by investing now in one of the many government-sponsored, energy-efficient household improvements, you can reap[...] read more »
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Stranger in a Strange Retirement-Land

Once retired, it takes months to realize we are not on an extended vacation but part of a new permanent lifestyle. In many ways entering retirement s[...] read more »
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401k Plans - Continue Your Contributions

In 2009, many large employers have decided to suspend matching contributions to their 401(k) retirement plans for awhile. you may ask yourself, "Sh[...] read more »
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Disability Insurance - Feel The Fire

The average worker faces a much higher risk of an extended disability than premature death. Yet disability insurance protection is one of the most ov[...] read more »
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Closed End Mutual Fund Investing Utilizing Separately Managed Fee Based Accounts

Closed end mutual funds (CEFs) and their usage are little known, and mostly misunderstood investments. They can be useful additions to many investmen[...] read more »
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Health Savings Accounts: Are They Just What the Doctor Ordered?

Are health insurance premiums taking too big of a bite out of your budget? Do you wish you had better control over how you spend your health-care dol[...] read more »
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10,000 Dow: The Magic Number?

After months of doubt and concern regarding the markets, the popular media is inferring that things are looking up. But do investors believe the wors[...] read more »
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What are Life Settlements and What Should You Know About Them?

The origins and practical applications of life settlements, and how they can be used as investment entities. read more »
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Are You Diversified?

This past year or so has convinced many investors that diversification does not protect against a market downturn. However, this thought process coul[...] read more »
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Gurus and 15 Minutes of Fame

Every decade spawns market gurus who make a few correct calls, get massive media attention, then fizzle out. Today, Nouriel Roubini and Meredith Whit[...] read more »
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An Instruction Manual for Parents of Children With Special Needs

There are so many different things you've learned over the years about your special needs child. Isn't it your obligation as a parent to make sure [...] read more »
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Ten Reasons Why You Need Life Insurance

Does your family need the protection offered by life insurance? Here are 10 very common reasons why life insurance can provide critical benefits to y[...] read more »
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