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Internet Brokerage Outfits Shine During Slowdown

For a smaller Internet and Online brokerages, the economic slowdown, and collapse of the financial markets has set off a tremendous influx of growth read more »
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Dow Jones above 9000? Various Stages of Retirement Denial

However, after dropping down to 6440, the Dow Jones Industrial average is back over 9000. Twelve months ago, you would have thought that we were craz[...] read more »
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2009 Federal Income Tax Brackets

Federal Income Taxes are usually a heated topic on both sides of the aisle. Filing for Federal Income Taxes in 2009 has some tax policy changes read more »
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Roth 401k Plans compared to the Traditional 401k

Roth 401k plans are a relatively new retirement option. However, like most retirement plans, Roth 401k Plans are a great fit for retirement accounts read more »
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How much does long-term care cost?

Owning long-term care Insurance doesn’t mean that you have to be in assisted living or nursing home to provide it. Long Term Care Costs for Insurance read more »
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Financial Ratings Services | What do they Mean?

Most financial or insurance company rating services post ratings on the Web or publish ratings that are readily accessible to the general public read more »
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Social Media | Using Twitter with your 401k Planning

Twitter has been all the rage recently. As a microblogging service limited to 140 characters, Twitter is a quick way to find financial information read more »
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Compound Interest | A Must Know Planning Tool

If you ever think that the concept of compounding interest is not a big deal, think of the declaration by the greatest intellect of our time, Albert [...] read more »
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401k Concerns | Is my 401k Protected?

Your 401k investments are protected. Your company employs plan trustees, administrators, and service providers-who may be fiduciaries. read more »
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How are annuities different from life insurance?

Both annuities and life insurance should be considered in your long-term financial plan. Both include death benefits, you buy life insurance read more »
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A 2nd Government Stimulus Plan? Are you Kidding?

Wow. Stimulus Package number 2? You know when after 6 months in office, and passing a nearly 800 billion dollar stimulus package we may be in trouble read more »
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Advice for Mutual Fund Investors in Volatile Markets

With the high volatility in the stock market over the past year, emotions have been running at an all-time high for many investors read more »
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Bernie Madoff Prevention | How to Research your Advisor

Notorious Ponzi scammer Bernie Madoff has been sentenced to the maximum 150 years in prison for the $65 billion fraud that swindled his many victims read more »
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Long Term Care Cost | When Should I Buy LTC Insurance?

In general, it's a good idea to buy long-term care insurance before you’re 60, for two reasons: Long Term Care is cheaper and it is easier to cover read more »
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Lifetime Annuities | Understanding Income Annuity Policies

You can think of a lifetime annuity as investment vehicle that functions as a personal pension plan providing income for life. read more »
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