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New Book: Can I Retire? (Temporarily Discounted)

Posted by ObliviousInvestor 445 days ago, popular 445 days ago (http://www.obliviousinvestor.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: books investing retirement
Until Friday, my latest book ("Can I Retire?") is going to be on sale on Amazon for just $5. I hope you enjoy it. :) read more »
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TIPS vs. Nominal Treasury Bonds

Posted by ObliviousInvestor 530 days ago, popular 529 days ago (http://www.obliviousinvestor.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: bonds inflation tips treasury-bonds
In what circumstances should an investor use TIPS rather than traditional, nominal Treasury bonds? read more »
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HDHP Insurance: When Does a High-Deductible Health Plan Make Sense?

Posted by ObliviousInvestor 543 days ago, popular 543 days ago (http://www.obliviousinvestor.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: health insurance healthcare insurance
Under what circumstances is a high-deductible health insurance plan better than a traditional co-pay plan? read more »
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Guaranteed Annuity Income: Is it Really Safe?

Posted by ObliviousInvestor 550 days ago (http://www.obliviousinvestor.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: insurance retirement risk annuities
While annuities carry less risk than many other investments, they're not risk free. read more »
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2011 Tax Brackets: Federal Income Tax Brackets for 2011

Posted by ObliviousInvestor 558 days ago, popular 558 days ago (http://www.obliviousinvestor.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: income tax tax taxation taxes
A look at likely tax changes for 2011 as well as some tips for minimizing your taxes in light of those changes. read more »
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HSA Contribution Limits: Health Savings Account Rules

Posted by ObliviousInvestor 565 days ago, popular 564 days ago (http://www.obliviousinvestor.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: health health insurance hsa insurance
An explanation of HSA rules including current contribution limits and eligibility requirements. read more »
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Student IRA: Can a Student Open a Roth IRA?

Posted by ObliviousInvestor 565 days ago, popular 564 days ago (http://www.obliviousinvestor.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: ira roth ira students
Can a student open an IRA for himself even if he's claimed as a dependent on his parents' tax return? read more »
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Sole Proprietor Taxes

Posted by ObliviousInvestor 572 days ago, popular 572 days ago (http://www.obliviousinvestor.com)
Category: Entrepreneurship | Tags: sole proprietor tax taxes
What does a new sole proprietor need to start doing *before* next tax season comes around? read more »
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American Funds IRA and 401k

Posted by ObliviousInvestor 572 days ago, popular 571 days ago (http://www.obliviousinvestor.com)
Category: Funds and ETFs | Tags: 401k ira mutual funds
American Funds sure are popular, but are they the best choice for your money? read more »
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How Much Money Do I Need to Retire?

Posted by ObliviousInvestor 628 days ago, popular 627 days ago (http://www.simplesubjects.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: retirement retirement planning
How much money does it require to retire on a portfolio of mutual funds? read more »
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Recommended Asset Allocation by Age

Posted by ObliviousInvestor 628 days ago, popular 627 days ago (http://www.simplesubjects.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: asset allocation investing
What factors play a role in determining an appropriate asset allocation? read more »
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What Are Index Funds?

Posted by ObliviousInvestor 628 days ago, popular 627 days ago (http://www.simplesubjects.com)
Category: Funds and ETFs | Tags: etfs index funds mutual funds
What are index funds, and why are they useful for buy & hold investors? read more »
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Roth IRA Rules and Information

Posted by ObliviousInvestor 632 days ago, popular 631 days ago (http://www.obliviousinvestor.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: ira retirement roth ira
An introductory resource explaining the ins and outs of Roth IRAs. read more »
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What is a Single Premium Immediate Annuity?

Posted by ObliviousInvestor 634 days ago (http://www.obliviousinvestor.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: insurance retirement planning annuity
What is a single premium immediate annuity? And why are they helpful for retirement planning? read more »
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Investing in Index Funds and ETFs

Posted by ObliviousInvestor 634 days ago (http://www.obliviousinvestor.com)
Category: Funds and ETFs | Tags: etfs index funds mutual funds
What are index funds and ETFs? What are the differences between them? And why are they so useful for buy & hold investors? read more »
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