Archive for September, 2008
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September 22, 2008 by
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Strategies on how to keep hundreds of thousands of dollars safely stowed away under FDIC protection.
Loan Delinquencies Reappear. Comments Off
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September 20, 2008 by
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Loan delinquencies jumped at the fastest pace since last year in August for many categories.
Weatherproofing a Nest Egg. Comments Off
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September 19, 2008 by
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Given the turmoil this week in the stock market -- and the job market – we offer some questions and answers about retirement plans to consider in the weeks ahead.
Is Your AIG Policy Safe?. Comments Off
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September 18, 2008 by
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If the company goes under, will your insurance vanish along with it? Here's what you need to know.
Insurers Get Cold Feet Where Wildfires Burn. Comments Off
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September 16, 2008 by
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Insurance companies are imposing tougher fire-safety requirements on homeowners in Western states. Residents say insurers have dropped them or refused to write a policy, even though they haven't filed a claim.
Kids Get Money-Wise at Camp. Comments Off
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September 15, 2008 by
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Financial education is expanding to an unlikely audience -- younger kids, even grade-school students. This summer, school-age children will attend finance camp, where they'll take trips to a bank or delve into investing simulations.
Tackle Credit Cards Now. Comments Off
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September 12, 2008 by
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People ages 25 to 34 hold an average of $4,358 in credit-card debt and not many of them complete a "get out of debt" plan in less than three years. But it is possible. Here are some tips on how to begin -- and stick with -- a debt diet.
Easier Social Security Estimates. Comments Off
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September 09, 2008 by
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A new calculator on Social Security's Web site gives users a much-improved picture of what their benefits could look like in retirement.
Lower Fees Make Annuities More Attractive. Comments Off
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September 09, 2008 by
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Fees are falling on some variable annuities, making it cheaper for you to buy a retirement paycheck.