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Investing for Future College Costs While Worried About Stock Market Fall

May 23, 2011

Waiting for a stock market correction before investing educational funds

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

Economic Challenges + College Costs Rising Faster Than Inflation = Higher Demand for College Financial Aid

Jan 19, 2011

Here's what you can do to qualify for more college financial aid (FREE)

2010 Presents a Unique Opportunity for Converting Regular IRA to a Roth IRAs

Oct 13, 2010

What factors should you consider and how to decide

Do You or Someone You Know Avoid Certain Money Decisions?

Oct 1, 2010

It's a common and costly problem - here's help

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

Can You Save Too Much?

Jul 1, 2010

Like eating and exercising, you can get too much of a good financial thing...

The Keys to Balancing Work and Your Personal Life

May 1, 2010

Spend less, work less, plan ahead

Should Your Pension Affect How You Invest Your Own Money?

Feb 5, 2010

Q: I am 60, will receive a state pension when I retire that covers all my basic expenses...my portfolio is 50% bonds and 50% stocks. Because of my pension, does the regular 50-50 wisdom apply to me, or should I have less than 50% in bonds/fixed income?

Most People Will Inherit Money or Should Plan Their Own Estate

Aug 18, 2009

Are you prepared?

Prenuptial Agreements: Planning for Divorce Financially Before Getting Married

Aug 10, 2009

Should couples have one of these legal agreements?

Worried About Parents' Retirement Funds

Jul 22, 2009

Q: I am writing to ask for some advice for my parents. They are retired, in their 70s, in good health but their living expenses outpace their income...I am very concerned about their future.

Estate Planning for Regular Folks

May 26, 2009

Estate planning, which doesn't have to be costly or complicated, isn't just for the affluent...

Considering Structured Settlements With Injury Suit Proceeds

Dec 18, 2008

Q: Our daughter who is now in college is soon to receive the proceeds from a lawsuit settlement. She was injured in an accident. I’ve heard of a structured settlement that we could receive instead of a lump sum which we would be responsible for managing. Which is the better option?