Financial Planning Articles
The stock market is gyrating like a yoyo, and with each down stroke it's heading lower. What's an investor to do? Let's start by dissecting the cause-it's not as simple as a slowdown in housing or d
Mon, 13 Aug 2007: Advantages of Charitable Trusts to Businesses
Businesses can gain immensely from charitable trusts, though these trusts are nonprofit organizations that are set up for the benefit of some other party. That is the reason why most businesses are se
Mon, 13 Aug 2007: The Tortoise Has Retired, The Hare Is Still Running
Many people spend their time hoping to get rich quickly, like winning the lottery, or getting an unexpected inheritance from a distant relative. The reality for most is that, like the tortoise in the
Fri, 10 Aug 2007: The Canyon of Incumbrance: Young Texas And I Crawl Out of Debt
I'm not going to lie. Sure, I'll admit it. I've been pushed past the point of shame, and have fallen straight into the abyss prominently named, "The Lonely Canyon Of Incumbrance." I'm one of those peo
Fri, 3 Aug 2007: How To Get Yourself Out of Debt
Snowballing consumer spending has resulted in more families than ever drowning in debt. Consumer debt has now exceeded $2 trillion, reports the Federal Reserve Board and this figure is growing by the
Mon, 23 Jul 2007: The New Investing Paradigm: Mindfulness not Competition
Advances in investment theory have dovetailed nicely with ancient wisdom to present investors with a new and exciting paradigm for investing. These advances, known as Modern Portfolio Theory, were de
Fri, 20 Jul 2007: Financial Security in an Unstable Economy
Few families pass on actual knowledge about wealth building to their children. Negative feelings of poverty and scarcity can last for generations.Accountant and financial advisor, Dr. Joseph Simini s
Thu, 19 Jul 2007: Hooray ! I Got My Bonus !
Ten dollars is ten dollars. Right ? Not really. I've been exploring making money on the internet and recently checked my google adsense account. I have just crossed the ten-dollar mark. I was really p
Sat, 14 Jul 2007: Scholarships: The Top 10 Strangest Ways to Pay for College
Scholarships are a great way to pay for college education. The problem is that scholarships are typically merit-based, which means they are usually reserved for students with 4.0 GPAs or star athletes
Sun, 1 Jul 2007: The Reasons Why Estate Planning Is So Important
Many people fail to understand the importance of estate planning. The fact is that if you die intestate, i.e. without making a will, all important decisions such as the raising of your children, the i
Sat, 30 Jun 2007: Saving Financial Freedom
Saving Money is the key to financial freedom. Unfortunately, talk about savings and most people's eyes start to glaze over. Inside many people simply feel that life is for living now, not for sometime
Sat, 30 Jun 2007: Finding the Best Estate Planning Attorney for Your Family
Finding a good estate-planning attorney is vital for the success of your estate plan. The best attorney would not be one who is just aware of the legal provisions related to how your estate would be t
Sat, 30 Jun 2007: Annuities: Better Alternatives Than Equity-Indexed Annuities
Equity Indexed Annuities (EIAs) have become the hot product of late. I believe you can easily find other alternatives that will bring a better return, without locking up your money or levying hefty su
Fri, 29 Jun 2007: Self-Defense Guide to Estate Planning for Women
If you are a woman, are financially secure, and have assets that you expect to pass on to people you love and care for, you must make a suitable estate plan. It is vitally important to be aware of you
Fri, 29 Jun 2007: Estate: Your Questions Answered - Health Savings And Power Of Attorney
Q. Jeff, I want to ask your opinion regarding Health Savings Accounts. On April 1st, the company I work for is changing our current Blue Cross health insurance to Guardian Insurance set up as a HRA. I
Mon, 25 Jun 2007: Estate: Beyond The Living Will
Living wills have received a great deal of attention due to the recent Terry Schiavo situation. Because her end-of-life wishes were in dispute, family members battled each other in the courts over her
Tue, 19 Jun 2007: Estate: How To Legally Avoid Taxes On Gifts And Inheritances
Nobody likes to pay taxes. If done incorrectly, though, the way you inherit an asset can result in you needlessly paying tens of thousands of dollars in taxes. Knowing some simple rules will reduce yo
Wed, 13 Jun 2007: The IRA vs. The 401(k)
There will be many terms you will come across during your research that will be somewhat confusing until you get the terminology down. The path to financial doesn't have to be as complicated as we ten
Wed, 13 Jun 2007: Estate: To Trust Or Not To Trust . . . That Is The Question!
Living Trusts have become very popular and are being heavily promoted to seniors. Should you Trust or not Trust? That is the question. Read on to learn some simple guidelines that will help you know w
Tue, 12 Jun 2007: Options For What To Act On Now In Your Pre-retirement Years
Let's just say your 5 or 10 or 15 years or so away from when you think your might retire. Some might call this the "Preretirement" stage. It's the period of time you plan and take a look at what you
Sun, 10 Jun 2007: Estate: Clearing Up Estate Document Confusion
Few topics confuse investors more than figuring out what estate-related documents they need. Living Wills, Living Trusts, and Powers of Attorney are just a few of the terms that most find hard to defi
Fri, 8 Jun 2007: Estate: Afraid Of Losing Your Home To Medicaid?
Doris from Minnesota is considering transferring her assets to her son so they won't be lost to Medicaid should she need assisted-living or nursing home care. Is that the right move? One of the greate
Mon, 4 Jun 2007: Estate: Don't Be Left Holding The Bag
Ned almost lost the farm that had been in his family for 8 generations! We've all heard that 'The Devil is in the details.' It is especially true when it comes to estate planning. Make sure you don't
Wed, 30 May 2007: Estate: How Do You Like These Odds?
Are you a gambler? Do you like to play the odds? Here are some real-life odds for you to consider: 90% of people become incompetent before they die! Of course, your spouse might not think you're of so
Tue, 15 May 2007: Estate: Do You Need A Trust Or Foundation?
Trusts and private foundations aren't just for the rich and famous like Warren Buffet or Bill Gates. Nowadays, even people of modest means are realizing the great benefits trust and foundations can pr
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