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February 5, 2013NEW YORK (MainStreet) — Cash is pouring into money market funds run by brokerages and mutual fund companies, much if it siphoned from ordinary bank savings. Should regular folk join in...
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November 14, 2012I applaud people who want to save money and recognize they need a plan to reach their goals.
Keeping savings goals in mind is especially important when you...
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October 30, 2012A revocable life insurance trust is a trust that is funded, at least in part, by life insurance policies or proceeds. It can be an effective planning tool that provides...
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October 29, 2012Life insurance has several purposes. Its most important function is to replace the earnings that would cease at the death of the insured. For...
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October 29, 2012What is life insurance? A contractTechnically, life insurance is a contract between the policyowner (which can be you, "the insured," or a separate...
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October 25, 2012As we bear witness to market events, it is easy to say that the last 10 years of “buy and hold” investing has led to mediocre gains. However, the alternative strategies listed below could have resulted in worse consequences for...
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October 25, 2012Few terms in personal finance are as important, or used as frequently, as "risk." Nevertheless, few terms are as imprecisely defined. Generally, when...
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October 24, 2012A successful investor maximizes gain and minimizes loss. Though there can be no guarantee that any investment strategy will be successful and all investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal, here are six basic principles...
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October 23, 2012Keeping your cool can be hard to do when the market goes on one of its periodic rollercoaster rides. It’s useful to have strategies in place that prepare you both financially and psychologically to handle market volatility. Here are 11 ways...
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October 23, 2012Conventional wisdom says that what goes up, must come down. But even if you view market volatility as a normal occurrence, it can be tough to handle when it’s your money at stake. Though there’s no foolproof way to handle the ups and...
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