Financial Planning Articles
Housing, and related, jobs account for 10% of our total employment. Single family housing starts fell 7.3% in October and permits dropped 6.6%, to the lowest levels in 15 years. (You can see the ripple effect on the earnings of Home Depot and Lowes.)
Sat, 17 Nov 2007: The Tax Problem No One is Telling You About
You have been saving diligently now for many years, looking forward to the day, not too far down the road, when you can retire and begin living off those hard saved dollars. You have done everything the gurus and planners have told you to do but you have a sinking feeling in your belly that maybe it wasn't enough.
Sat, 17 Nov 2007: Making Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) Work for You
Exchange traded funds are index funds which have advantages over open-end index mutual funds. ETFs trade all day long on the stock exchanges, may be purchased through any broker, have lower fund expenses than mutual funds, and have less likelihood of generating unwanted taxable gains than mutual funds.
Fri, 16 Nov 2007: Expectations versus Reality in Retirement
As we baby boomers approach retirement many of us have started to take a much closer look at what we will need in the form of assets if we are to live to the age of 80 and beyond. Most of us have been very focused on accumulation of assets up to this point and may not have stopped to consider what the future outcomes might look like.
Fri, 2 Nov 2007: When Is It a Mistake to Re-Finance?
Thinking of refinancing? But is it the right time? This article will give you some pointers and tips about whether refinancing your mortgage or home loan will benefit you, or cause you problems.
Fri, 2 Nov 2007: Designing a New Paradigm for Financial Planning
We have planned our retirements pretty much the same way for the last 30 years but maybe it is time to design a new paradigm for the future.
Fri, 2 Nov 2007: Looking Forward to Create a Sound Financial Future
In the 6th century BC, Aesop gave us a timeless moral in The Ant and The Grasshopper: "It is thrifty to prepare today for the wants of tomorrow."
Fri, 2 Nov 2007: 25 Tips for Successful Money Management
Are you ready to get on track to Health, Wealth and Well-being and access your abundance? The first step is to understand that there are three basic ways to make money: you can trade your time for money (it's called a job), invest your money, or leverage yourself (build a business). If prosperity is what you are after, here are 25 tips to get you started.
Thu, 1 Nov 2007: What You Need To Know About Re-Financing Online
Refinancing is a big step. Once you have thought about it and decided to do it, where do you go from there? This article will give you some useful advice about using the internet to search for a competitive and safe mortgage company.
Thu, 1 Nov 2007: Reality Millionaire: The New (Old) Game of 9 Rounds Anyone Can Play And Everyone Can Win
If you're familiar with the phenomena of "reality tv" shows, then imagine you've been invited to participate in a new show called Reality Millionaire, and the prize is a million dollars. Welcome to your life.
Mon, 29 Oct 2007: Is It Time For You To Re-Finance?
Refinancing is on a lot of peoples minds at the moment, but is the time right for you? You can pay off debts and release equity, but are you having doubts? This article will give you some tips and pointers to help you decide if it's the right time for you to refinance.
Fri, 26 Oct 2007: Indexing for Passive Aggressive Investors
Since their beginning, index funds have expanded their breath. You can find a fund which tracks any of the major indices and most industry sectors, such as health care and technology. The first cousin of index funds, Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), do the same thing-they track indices.
Thu, 18 Oct 2007: Recession Investing And The Housing Market
Housing market problems are not limited to new home sales. The value of your home and the market for sales of existing homes is falling. By how much and for how long is the big question.
Mon, 15 Oct 2007: Household Money Saving Tips
In usual home scenario, most of us worry when the electric and water bills are sent to us. And usually, again, we think that its rate will not that pleasant for our budget. For this reason, we strive to cut our bill rates for us to be able to save.
Sat, 13 Oct 2007: International Investing in The Age of Turbulence
Alan Greenspan writes extensively about the global economy in The Age of Turbulence. He believes there are common dominators to economic success. One is a cultural desire for growth, which includes government integrity, the acceptance of a certain amount of income inequality, incentives to take risk and the willingness to let market forces determine supply and demand.
Sat, 13 Oct 2007: Debt Consolidation Advice
The ins and outs of debt consolidation and whether its right for you.
Sat, 13 Oct 2007: The Key To Financial Success Is Asset Allocation
Asset allocation is key to financial success. This article explores some of the options and discusses building and managing a portfolio built for solid, stable asset growth in the short and long term.
Sat, 13 Oct 2007: The Psychological Dynamics of Inherited Wealth
Inheriting money is often a mixed blessing, but with good support and consultation, inheritors can create a workable and balanced approach: being smart about the money while good care of themselves.
Fri, 12 Oct 2007: What Is Debt Consolidation?
Advice on debt consolidation, what it is and where to get it.
Fri, 12 Oct 2007: Mr. Greenspan's Investments
In 2030, Mr. Greenspan forecasts the real U.S. GDP will be 75% greater than today. That may sound like a big number but it's only 2.5% annual compound growth, well within historical norms.
Fri, 12 Oct 2007: The Economic Crises of 2008
Given the run up in housing prices, a 10% correction is not out of the question but it could put the economy into a tailspin. Why? Homeowners have been taking out the increase in the value of their homes through home equity loans and/or refinancing with higher principal balances.
Thu, 30 Aug 2007: 10 Reasons Why People Don't Want To Be Rich
You would think everyone would want to be rich, if they could be. After talking to quite a lot of people, I've found that there are a significant number who do not want to be rich. Why?Here are my ten
Wed, 29 Aug 2007: Finding the Right Student Loan
Need money for college? Who doesn't need a loan to go to school these days? Tuition is ridiculous! It is common for a student to accumulate a lot of student debt on his or her way to a diploma. Whe
Sat, 25 Aug 2007: Top 5 Money Saving Tips To Build A Healthy Nest Egg
Most people can appreciate the importance of having a good financial plan to build a healthy nest egg for retirement. It's taking action towards making it a reality which is all too often the difficul
Thu, 23 Aug 2007: Your Guide To Medi Cal and Medi Cal Related Issues
Whether you, or someone you know, is interested in learning more about Medi Cal, then you will find this article to be an informative overview of the topic. Oftentimes, adult children find themselves
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