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Congressional Squabbles: Will Your Federal Taxes Be Increasing in 2012?

Dec 10, 2011

The payroll tax showdown: What impact will it have on job creation and what taxes are likely to increase?

ABC's Chris Cuomo Cheerleads Cutting Congressional Pensions

Nov 11, 2011

Why this is an incredibly dumb idea which would make Congressional competence even worse (FREE)

Weighing a Financial Advisor's Advice and Agenda

Nov 3, 2011

Examining "problems" with WisdomTree's Emerging Markets fund

Update: Unobligated Income: A Statistic That Holds Insight for Consumer Spending Power

Oct 26, 2011

You've likely not heard of it; what does recent data say about the consumers' ability to spend?

Why the Banking Stocks Most Mutual Funds Own Have Been the Worst Performing Sector This Year

Oct 19, 2011

What needs to happen for these stocks to rebound and what should you do about this

Looking to Buy a Home and Getting a Good Buy in Any Market

Sep 8, 2011

How to get the most for your money and home buying efforts

Finding a Less Stressful but Financially Rewarding Annuity Investing Option

Aug 10, 2011

Shopping for higher (and more stable) income from immediate annuities

Update: The Tea Party Movement, the Economy and the Stock Market

Aug 2, 2011

How a little understood movement is influencing your money

The Democrats Want to Raise Taxes; The Republicans Want to Slash Government Spending

Jul 13, 2011

What's required to solve the current deficit and debt problem and how this will affect your money

Switching Funds: Managing the Selling Process

Jun 28, 2011

Q: I have some savings which I have invested in mutual funds with my banker through JP Morgan around 2 years ago...I’m going to sell these funds and move my investment to a no-load fund...

Why Home Warranty Plans Are No Guarantee at All

Jun 16, 2011

An inside view on home warranty plans and their pros and cons

Retirement Plan Investors Getting Poor and Self Serving Advice From Brokers and Financial Advisors

Jun 15, 2011

Investors being steered away from making a smart move and being encouraged into a risky and often dumb move

Investing for Future College Costs While Worried About Stock Market Fall

May 23, 2011

Waiting for a stock market correction before investing educational funds

Gambling at a Casino? What Are The Odds of Winning Money?

May 13, 2011

A secret revealed for how to win money at a casino (FREE)

Can't File Your Tax Return or Make Your Tax Payments on Time?

Apr 2, 2011

You have a number of options...here's how to assess them.

Evaluating What to Do With Funds That You Already Own

Mar 24, 2011

I currently have American Funds and Franklin Templeton funds...I think that both are good fund families but I feel as though paying a load each time is pointless for me...

Picking Winning Mutual Funds for Your Future

Mar 23, 2011

How can you reconcile conflicting rankings from different mutual fund rating services?

The 2011 Japan Earthquake, Tsunami and Nuclear Reactor Problems

Mar 14, 2011

Understanding the Economic and Financial Market Impact

The Panic of 1907 and Similarities to the Financial Crisis/Panic of 2008

Feb 8, 2011

Understanding the roots of the Federal Reserve and the rebound from financial panic

The Soft Side of Money: Your Money Beliefs and Practices

Jan 31, 2011

Making the most of your financial decisions requires understanding your money mindset

Starting With Sensible, Time-Tested Beliefs is Essential to Long-Term Investment Success

Jan 22, 2011

Taking the time to question and develop your investment beliefs

PA Gov. Ed Rendell Promotes Hometown Gambling to Keep Revenue "In State"

Jan 13, 2011

Are your state officials doing the right thing when it comes to allowing gambling in your state?

Honing a Personal Investment Plan

Oct 1, 2010

Q: I'm 36 years old and looking to invest long-term until retirement (30 years)...As per your book, I plan to find a discount broker...I fall into the moderate/high risk category for investments and was thinking of the following portfolio...

Why We Put Off Dealing With Certain Money Issues

Sep 22, 2010

Diagnosing and understanding why most people avoid dealing with particular money tasks and what you can do about it

Are Companies Goosing Profits Simply by Continued Cost Cutting?

Jul 28, 2010

An analysis of recent earnings' and industry reports in discretionary spending businesses

Are Some Media Outlets (and Unnamed Sources) Exaggerating Europe's Debt Woes?

May 27, 2010

Are China and Japan really shunning European debt and why should you care?

The Keys to Balancing Work and Your Personal Life

May 1, 2010

Spend less, work less, plan ahead

Do Congressional Leaders Care How the Stock Market Performs?

Jan 17, 2010

An examination of how key members of Congress invest their own money and whether they have a stake in the success of the American economy

Being Aggressive & Diversified at a Young Age

Nov 24, 2009

Q: My company changed the funds available through its sponsored 403(b) plan. I am 26 years old. Do you think my new funds and allocation is aggressive and balanced? My new allocations are...

Dealing with Possible Home Foreclosure

Mar 23, 2009

Some homeowners are struggling to keep their heads above water money wise and keep their homes. Here's what you should do right now to protect yourself, save big money on your mortgage and avoid foreclosure.

Inflation? Deflation?

Mar 22, 2009

Forbes.com raises alarm bells over rising inflation. But, wait...weren't we just worrying about deflation?

Is Federal Government Spending an Economic Impediment?

Mar 16, 2009

My recent piece on the size of our federal debt got me some nasty emails...

Retirement Accounts Still Worth Funding?

Dec 12, 2008

More folks are doubting the value of contributing to retirement savings plans, especially when the stock market tanks. Do retirement accounts still make sense?