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New Retirement Planning Strategy: Raise a Financially Literate Child

New Retirement Planning Strategy: Raise a Financially Literate Child

The financial difficulties that we’ve experienced in recent years should both reinforce the need for financial education and give you a sense of the exact types of skills you need to pass on to your child.

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Determining your Return and Risk objectives when investing

Determining your Return and Risk objectives when investing

Ask yourself, “Are my investments working to meet my financial goals and needs for each stage of life?” If you can’t easily say yes, then maybe it’s time to re-evaluate or create a written investment plan.

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Is there anyone who doesn’t diversify their investment portfolio? Apparently yes!

Is there anyone who doesn’t diversify their investment portfolio? Apparently yes!

I thought I would never have to write another post on diversification. I was horribly wrong. If you still don’t understand why individual stocks are stupid and almost juvenile, then read this.

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Use multiple “buckets” to maximize your retirement earnings potential

Use multiple “buckets” to maximize your retirement earnings potential

Rather than creating one portfolio that is set to mature when you reach a certain age, let’s say 65, create multiple portfolios with different target or maturation dates.

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REVIEW: Money Magazine’s 7 Secrets to a Richer Retirement

REVIEW: Money Magazine’s 7 Secrets to a Richer Retirement

The lead article in the October 2010 issue of Money magazine is titled 7 Secrets to a Richer Retirement. After reading through the article, I thought it would be worth reviewing and sharing some of the valuable points.

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Are Social Media IPOs and the American Dollar the next bubbles that will burst?

Are Social Media IPOs and the American Dollar the next bubbles that will burst?

Before jumping on the next hot trend stop and ask yourself, “What economic or financial value does this asset create? And will it continue to create that value while I have it or invest in it?”

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Dear Santa, I want a fully funded 401k please

Dear Santa, I want a fully funded 401k please

First, let me say that I’m a big fan. Ever since seeing Tim Allen and Martin Short duel for your position, I’ve felt a renewed vigor and belief. So I thought I would drop you a line this year and make a few requests.

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Retiring? 5 Ways to make sure that you are ready

Retiring? 5 Ways to make sure that you are ready

I’m certain that we all hope to be living on the beach sipping a cool drink in the shade. But if the financial markets in the last few years have taught us anything then it is that the unexpected happens.

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5 Tips for finding a good Financial Planner

5 Tips for finding a good Financial Planner

Looking for post ideas, I asked my Facebook community for suggestions. The first response I received was, “How do I know if a Financial Planner is any good?” Others immediately chimed in that they would also like know.

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Why you should not “Buy Term and Invest the Difference” [guest post]

Why you should not “Buy Term and Invest the Difference” [guest post]

Buy term and invest the difference is a very popular piece of financial advice, but is it really a good idea? Here are a few things you should consider before practicing this strategy.

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5 Steps to changing your company’s 401k plan

5 Steps to changing your company’s 401k plan

Ultimately, you are responsible for creating your nest egg. So take time now to research, understand, and actively create a great retirement portfolio.

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11 Must have investment guidelines for anyone

11 Must have investment guidelines for anyone

Answering these questions may take some time and seem mundane, but it is crucial to your success. Knowing where you are going is not sufficient if you don’t know how you will safely arrive there.

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