Key Considerations for Smooth Wealth Transfer Planning
By Tim McMahon |
Will the U.S. Government “Pull a Cyprus”?
History is full of examples of governments who when they can’t pay off their debts, begin to confiscate private-sector assets. The most recent example is Cyprus. After the close of business Friday March 15th 2013, the government of Cyprus declared that they were going to deduct 6.75% of every bank account of less than €100,000 ($130,000) and […]
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What is the Best Credit Card?
Choosing the “best” credit card is like asking what is the best city to live in or the best kind of ice cream. It is not a one size fits all proposition. There are a lot of different factors to consider and what is “best” for me may not be “best” for you. In some […]
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How to Save for Your Retirement
Preparing for retirement can be a challenge and it is especially difficult when the government keeps changing the rules of the game and the value of our money (through inflation and varying rates of inflation). In today’s post, Dennis Miller explains what can happen if you don’t take personal responsibility for your retirement finances. He also outlines […]
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Choosing Between Income Protection Cover and Critical Illness Cover
Choosing the proper type of insurance is an important matter. If you get it wrong you can either end up paying too much or worse yet not being covered for something you thought you were paying for. That is why it is so vitally important to understand the basics of insurance. You don’t have to […]
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Wise Money: Six Investments To Consider
When the stock market is on shaky footing it’s usually a good time to look into non-traditional investments. While most people think of investments as stocks and bonds, an investment is really anything you put money into in hopes of making more money later. There are many types of investments that you can put your […]
Read MoreInvesting in Real Estate
In the early years of the new millenium investing in Real Estate was considered a “sure fire” way to becoming a millionaire before you were 30. Simply buy a few houses and you were on your way. Housing prices started the millenium rising 5-10% a year and exploded from there. Banks were offering loans of […]
Read MoreFitness Equipment: Save Your Money, Save Your Body
Exercise is a great way to prevent stress, gain more energy, and look great. In addition to providing immediate health benefits, exercise has been shown to protect people against common conditions like high blood pressure and obesity, and can help prevent heart disease and cancer when combined with other healthy lifestyle choices. These health benefits […]
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Who Has the Best Retirement Income?
You will be surprised to learn who, in general, as the best retirement income. If you are still young, this may change your mind about what employment opportunities to seek. If you are middle-aged or older, you may want to follow Dennis Miller’s advice or you may have some unpleasant surprises in store for you. […]
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Gifts for Seniors
The Right Gift Many seniors fall into one extreme category or the other when it comes to gift choices. They either need everything or already have everything they need. When buying gifts for seniors you have to consider which category they fall into and buy accordingly. If someone is on a fixed income they could use just about anything but […]
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4 Key Questions to Ask When Doing Your Auto Insurance Research
Are you in the process of shopping for auto insurance? If you are newly licensed, moving to a new state, or simply want to find a more affordable insurance policy, you must consider more than just price when doing your quote comparisons. While auto insurance is a requirement, it is also an important form of […]
Read More5 Tips to Avoid Bankruptcy
When you are headed down the road toward bankruptcy, your situation can be very frightening. But before you wind up bankrupt, there are several tips you can use to secure yourself financially. The following five tips can help alleviate some of your debt and get you on the road toward debt relief and financial security. […]
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