Retiring? 5 Ways to make sure that you are ready

Retiring? 5 Ways to make sure that you are ready

26 October 2010

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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“Generation Earn” just released by US News editor Kimberly Palmer

“Generation Earn” just released by US News editor Kimberly Palmer

21 October 2010

Targeting young professionals, blogger and author Kimberly Palmer has just released her new book titled Genereation Earn. Palmer is the creative mind behind the Alpha Consumer blog at US News & World Report.

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MoneyCrashers.com introduces new Top Personal Finance Blog Rankings

MoneyCrashers.com introduces new Top Personal Finance Blog Rankings

20 October 2010

The team at MoneyCrashers.com has put together a new ranking of the top financial planning blogs. Their approach is more comprehensive than existing rankings today.

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Is your “Go to Hell” fund fully funded?

Is your “Go to Hell” fund fully funded?

05 October 2010

A "Go to Hell" fund is sufficient money in the bank to tell your boss where to go and how to get there and not leave your family destitute.

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Weekend Reading for Oct 1, 2010

Weekend Reading for Oct 1, 2010

01 October 2010

I can't believe how quickly this week has passed by. I feel as though I should have yet another work day ahead of me before the weekend. But, TGIF! I though I would leave you with a few posts from around the blogosphere to check out this weekend.

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5 Tips for finding a good Financial Planner

5 Tips for finding a good Financial Planner

28 September 2010

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]

23 September 2010

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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7 Airline and Hotel Fees to be Aware of Before Traveling

7 Airline and Hotel Fees to be Aware of Before Traveling

21 September 2010

In order to recoup huge investments in expensive aircraft and infrastructure, unbundling fares and charging for individual services allows airlines to make more money and stay in business.

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4 Steps to financially prepare for your own death

4 Steps to financially prepare for your own death

09 September 2010

I know that the title of this post is somewhat morbid and not many people want to take about death. However, we are all going to pass on at some point and just like anything else in life, we need to be financially prepared.

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3 Reasons whole life insurance is not better than term life

3 Reasons whole life insurance is not better than term life

31 August 2010

Whole life insurance can offer benefits to a financial plan. However, there are several big issues that you should be aware of befor buying a permanent life insurance policy.

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Auto Insurance: 3 Things You Should Know

Auto Insurance: 3 Things You Should Know

27 August 2010

While I was attending college, we had a visiting lecturer for my financial planning course who discussed the various types of insurance. In particular, he gave us a crash course on auto insurance.

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Why eating out gives us buyer’s remorse

Why eating out gives us buyer’s remorse

20 August 2010

Eating out can consume a large percentage of your monthly budget and yet, many of us still indulge ourselves.

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