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The Top Mistakes Of Selling A Business And How To Avoid Them
Successful chief legal execs & law firm partners share legal insights Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by Doug Bend Doug is the founder of Bend Law Group, PC, a law firm focused on advising small businesses and startups. Shutterstock </div> </div> <p>If done correctly, selling your business, just like selling […]
Best Internet Banks 2017
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3 Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Retirement
Here’s what NOT to do if you want your retirement to be a success. Most of the financial advice you see focuses on telling individuals what they need to do to be a success in retirement. SEE ALSO: Don’t Let Long-Term Care Costs Devastate Your Retirement But it’s just as important — maybe more important […]
More Boomers Aging in Place, Not Retiring in the South
The study, by Washington, D.C.-based real estate research firm CoStar Group, looked at data from 17 major real estate markets. CoStar found that over the past seven years, 80 percent of people 55 and older who’ve moved to another home stayed within their county or state. As a result, a rising number of boomer retirees […]
Ace Your Retirement With New Digital Coaching Tools, Resources …
“Retirement planning can sometimes leave people anxious, confused or even paralyzed,” said Debra Whitman, AARP executive vice president and chief public policy officer. “This campaign will break down retirement savings into easy, actionable steps for all Americans.” AceYourRetirement.org features a digital retirement coach named Avo, a chatbot that will ask the user questions about their […]
Is Text Messaging The Next Frontier In Marketing For The Legal Industry?
Chair of Stevens & Lee’s Energy, Communications and Public Utility Group and creator of The Connection College. Shutterstock </div> </div> <p>Attorneys are now using SMS (short message service) to communicate with clients and prospects. Before you start thinking that lawyers are on the cusp of a cutting-edge communications style, let me remind you that SMS is […]
Cryptocurrencies As Legitimate Asset Protection Tools
Shutterstock Despite some misconceptions, using bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies for asset protection in connection with offshore planning may be an effective strategy. A crucial facet to using foreign trusts to protect wealth is ensuring that the trustee and trust assets remain outside of any jurisdiction where the grantor might be sued. Some U.S. states may […]
The Emotional Side of Retirement Planning – Kiplinger
This Kiplinger article was written in May 2017 byBarbara Shapiro, President of HMS Financial Group. You can find Barbara’s Kiplinger bio here. Read the full article here. Forget finances, you’ll never be ready to retire unless you’ve thought through exactly what you want your next chapter to be like. Historically, people retired when they reached […]
Is Costco a Better Deal Than Sam’s Club?
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How the Wealthy Talk to Their Children About Money
Some children don’t want to hear about it, and others want to know more than their parents would like to divulge. Source: NYTimes How the Wealthy Talk to Their Children About Money
3 Dangerous Investing Mistakes to Avoid
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Here’s Why You Need An Estate Plan
Great video resource from the Wall Street Journal & MarketWatch on the reasons why an estate plan is so critical to your family’s essential needs. Originally posted on July 13th, 2016, here is what Andrea Coombes, a columnist for MarketWatch reports on getting your estate plans in order. Do You Have An Estate Plan? You […]
How to Develop Your Estate Plan
Christine Benz, Director of Personal Finance on Morningstar.com discusses how choosing an attorney, designating helpful individuals, and drafting documents now can provide peace of mind for you and your loved ones. By Christine Benz of Morningstar.com | 05-17-2017 04:00 PM Read Full Article HERE Video Transcript: Christine Benz: Hi, I’m Christine Benz for Morningstar.com. Estate planning […]
6 Steps to Spring Clean Your Financial House
Do you have piles of paperwork cluttering up your kitchen? When’s the last time you checked insurance rates or tracked your spending? Spring is a great time to get organized. It has been a long winter, and the last thing anyone wants to think about is spring cleaning; however, an annual deep clean of your […]
Financial Planning: Go One Step at a Time
Seriously, you can do this. Here are the basics for retirement planning, boiled down to three steps. Step 2 could take some time, but Step 1 and Step 3 are pretty easy, so get started. Have you ever tried to build something from scratch without directions? SEE ALSO: Is $1 Million Enough to Retire? Recently, […]
How to Guard Against Retirement Threats
Christine Benz, Director of Personal Finance on Morningstar.com discusses how job loss, the death of a spouse, and divorce can derail retirement, but a sound financial plan can help, says Baird’s Tim Steffen. By Christine Benz on Morningstar.com | 05-04-2017 11:00 AM Video Transcript: Christine Benz: Hi, I’m Christine Benz for Morningstar.com. As retirement approaches, even the […]
Wills Can Avert Family Warfare, but Have Their Own Hidden Traps
Without a clear, updated estate plan, there can be chaos after an accident or a death. Here’s how to avoid common problems. Source: NYTimes Wills Can Avert Family Warfare, but Have Their Own Hidden Traps
Retirement Savings Calculator
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How Long Should You Keep Tax Records?
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Tax & Estate Planning Checklist
We are thrilled to help you prepare for that extremely important task of gathering information for your first Estate Planning consultation. Family Tree Planning offers a FREE service in all of Arizona, call (602) 795-8000 to schedule an initial consultation with one of our expert Estate Planning Consultants. Here are a few helpful tips that you […]
Boost Your Social Security Benefit Every Month You Delay
You don’t need to wait an entire year beyond your full retirement age to earn delayed retirement credits. iStockphoto By Kimberly Lankford, Contributing Editor April 12, 2017 QI just finished reading 6 Reasons to Work Past Retirement Age, which says that for every year you delay taking your Social Security benefits past full retirement age, […]
The Myth Of Using Cryptocurrencies For Asset Protection
The Great Recession of the mid-2000s forced us to view economics, banking, wealth and security in new ways. The concept of asset protection, already a growing area, saw an explosion in popularity, which has given rise to an ever-evolving cat and mouse game between creditors and debtors and their respective advisors. Meanwhile, distrust in banks […]
14 Secrets to Shopping at Costco
You can order some groceries online at Costco.com, of course, but you might need to wait up to five days for delivery. Faster express delivery in a day or two is available on certain items for an extra charge. But if even a day or two is too long to wait, then consider using an […]
Five Ways Lawyers Can Add Value To Their Client Relationships
Successful chief legal execs & law firm partners share legal insights Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by Forbes Legal Council Experienced chief legal officers & law firm partners from Forbes Legal Council offer firsthand insights on legal issues. From top left to right: Doug Bend, Joshua Lenon, Lawrence Buckfire, Linda […]
Four Negotiation Tactics Leaders (And Lawyers) Can Use To Their Advantage
Successful chief legal execs & law firm partners share legal insights Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by Forbes Legal Council Experienced chief legal officers & law firm partners from Forbes Legal Council offer firsthand insights on legal issues. From top left to right: Matthew Digesti, Peter Minton, James Goodnow, Anthony […]
Five Reasons A Legal Expert Should Be Reviewing Your Business Documents
As a business owner, it’s easy to want to sign off on every last document that comes across your desk. But scanning through contracts and agreements that affect your own business could cause you to have a narrow view — focusing too much on the little details and not enough on the important details. Below, […]
Filing A Large-Loss Insurance Claim? Six Things You Can Expect From Your Attorney
Bringing his expertise to the practice of residential, church and commercial insurance law in the Houston area. The Voss Law Firm, P.C. <p><strong>2. They’ll be your guide through the process. </strong>When you hire an attorney to help you with your claim, he or she should be there to answer all of your questions, provide you with […]
Six Of The Top Pitfalls Of Buying A Business And How To Avoid Them
Doug Bend is the founder of Bend Law Group, a law firm focused on advising small businesses and startups. <p><strong>3. Research the company’s financial history. </strong></p> <p>Have a CPA "kick the financial tires" of the business to make sure the purchase price is supported by the company’s revenue and expenses. A solid CPA can not only help you determine […]
Best Vanguard Funds for Your Retirement Nest Egg
Once upon a time, Explorer was a solid, aggressive small-company stock fund. Now it’s “a poster child” for the “watered-down” results that come from funds that have multiple managers, says Dan Wiener, editor of The Independent Adviser for Vanguard Investors, a newsletter. Wiener is referring to Vanguard’s penchant for divvying up the assets of a […]
Why You Should Get Around to Drawing Up a Will
Many Americans don’t have wills, but should. You can do it yourself online, but consulting a lawyer is often a safer bet. Source: NYTimes Why You Should Get Around to Drawing Up a Will
Five Steps You Can Take Now To Protect Your Company's Trademark
Successful chief legal execs & law firm partners share legal insights Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by Forbes Legal Council Experienced chief legal officers & law firm partners from Forbes Legal Council offer firsthand insights on legal issues. From top left to right: David Nied, Brian Igel, Victor Cardona, Doug […]
Death Is Inevitable. Financial Turmoil Afterward Isn’t.
Preparing for the death of a spouse or partner and its ramifications may be an unhappy task, but doing so can ease some avoidable financial sorrows. Source: NYTimes Death Is Inevitable. Financial Turmoil Afterward Isn’t.
Calculate Your Required Minimum Distribution From IRAs
Determine your mandatory minimum distributions from a traditional IRA. This calculator makes it easy to compute your mandatory minimum distributions from a traditional IRA, which start when you hit age 70 1/2. All you need is your age at the end of 2017 and the total balance of your traditional IRA accounts as of December […]
Respect Your Clients' Time: What Every Law Firm Should Learn From The Four Seasons
Successful chief legal execs & law firm partners share legal insights Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by Jeffrey Unger Jeff Unger is the founder and CEO of eMinutes, a law firm. He is a three-time Inc. 5000 honoree and a graduate of Babson College. <p><span style=”font-weight: 400″>Here are some ideas […]
The 10 Best Index Funds for 2017 and Beyond
As I just said, it’s difficult to beat the market. But the iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF is awfully, awfully darn good at it. From a total performance perspective, the IJH has beaten the IVV in every meaningful time period, from one month to 15 years. And yet, very few people talk about the IJH, […]
Six Things Lawyers Want Business Owners To Know About Them
Experienced chief legal officers & law firm partners from Forbes Legal Council offer firsthand insights on legal issues. From top left to right: Jeff Coppaken, Linda R. Evers, Dan Hussain, Anthony Johnson, Victor Cardona, David Nied. All photos courtesy of the individual member. </div> </div> <p><strong>1. Not All Attorneys Are Created Equal </strong></p> <p><span>Attorneys are a […]
How To Successfully Transition From A Law Firm To A Solo Practice (According To The Experts)
Successful chief legal execs & law firm partners share legal insights Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by Forbes Legal Council Experienced chief legal officers & law firm partners from Forbes Legal Council offer firsthand insights on legal issues. From top left to right: David Nied, Victor Cardona, Doug Bend, Anthony […]
Find the Best College for You
Kiplinger’s College Finder helps you to identify the best college matches for you or your son or daughter. SEE ALSO: Sortable Rankings | SPECIAL REPORT: College Rankings, 2016 Kiplinger’s College Finder helps you to identify the best college matches for you or your son or daughter. Filter our list of the 300 best college values […]
How Technology And Automation Enable Lawyers To Deliver Personalized Service
Successful chief legal execs & law firm partners share legal insights Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by Jeffrey Unger Founder and CEO of eMinutes, a law firm. Jeffrey is a three-time Inc. 5000 honoree and a graduate of Babson College. <p>I had no idea that I would end up spending that […]
Plans for Uncertain Times
An introduction to the industrial certainty complex, a reminder to stay the course on investments and thoughts on retirement savings. Source: NYTimes Plans for Uncertain Times
The Future Of The Legal Industry
From automation to concierge-level support of clients, the legal industry is changing, and changing fast. In the last several years, employment opportunities have fluctuated, with the number of legal jobs pre-recession still down by 55,000. We asked three prominent leaders in the field to comment on where they see the legal industry going. Peter Prestley, […]
Best Careers for the Next 10 Years
The future is bright for these professions based on hiring and pay. The U.S. job market is looking good. And for some fields, it’s looking great. We analyzed hundreds of professions to see which are have the strongest job growth and highest salaries. See Also: 10 Worst Jobs for the Future Here are three to […]
Best New Car Values of 2016
These picks from Kelley Blue Book will hold their value and save you money at the pump. Courtesy Chevrolet By Miriam Cross, Staff Writer From Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, December 2016 The picks below are part of Kiplinger’s Personal Finance’s annual Best List, a roundup of the best values in all the areas we cover — […]
Supreme Business: Why The Justices Picked By The Next President Will Impact Your Business
Successful chief legal execs & law firm partners share legal insights Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by James Goodnow Attorney James Goodnow, a Harvard Law graduate, is a shareholder at Fennemore Craig, P.C., and a member of the firm’s management committee. <li><strong>Scope of intellectual property rights</strong>. Regardless of the nature […]
Five Ways Law Firms Can Develop New Business Opportunities
Successful chief legal execs & law firm partners share legal insights Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by Forbes Legal Council Experienced chief legal officers & law firm partners from Forbes Legal Council offer firsthand insights on legal issues. From top left to right: Linda R. Evers, Doug Bend, Lawrence Buckfire, […]
The Four Layers Of Defense For Your Small Business
Successful chief legal execs & law firm partners share legal insights Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by Doug Bend Doug Bend is the founder of Bend Law Group, a law firm focused on advising small businesses and startups. Our firm has counseled hundreds of business owners. But the ones who sleep […]
Five Things To Remember When Updating Your Company's Privacy Policy
Successful chief legal execs & law firm partners share legal insights Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by Forbes Legal Council Experienced chief legal officers & law firm partners from Forbes Legal Council offer firsthand insights on legal issues. From top left to right: Jeff Coppaken, Linda R. Evers, Tracy Gray, […]
It Pays to Be Wary When Hiring an Estate Sales Agent
After their mother’s death, two siblings found that an agent they hired to conduct a sale of belongings did not keep up her end of the bargain. Source: NYTimes It Pays to Be Wary When Hiring an Estate Sales Agent
For a Healthy Vacation, Take a Walk
Walking tours offer an up-close and personal view of your destination, with a bonus: You can indulge in gourmet meals without worrying about your waistline. Imagine a vacation in which you immerse yourself in another culture, make new friends and enjoy fabulous cuisine—with no worries that your pants will be too snug when you get […]
Six Common Pieces Of Legal Advice That No Longer Apply
Whether it’s about your cybersecurity plan or your business entity, you probably hear a lot of advice when it comes to running your business. But from a legal standpoint, what you hear isn’t always true (or at least not anymore). Laws change, and what was once a sensible solution for your business may not do […]
How Business Leaders Can Attract And Motivate Millennial Workers
Successful chief legal execs & law firm partners share legal insights Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by James Goodnow Attorney James Goodnow, a Harvard Law graduate, is a shareholder at Fennemore Craig, P.C. and a member of the firm’s management committee. ” readability=”49.615682895304″> Millennials, like myself, have gotten a bad […]
Just Starting Out As A Lawyer? Seven Tips From The Experts
Experienced chief legal officers & law firm partners from Forbes Legal Council offer firsthand insights on legal issues. From top left to right: Doug Bend, Lawrence Buckfire, Victor Cardona, Anthony Johnson, Fatima Khan, Matthew Digesti, Peter Minton. All photos courtesy of the individual member. </div> </div> <p><strong>1. Give Before You Take</strong><span> </span></p> <p><span>The best way to […]
Five Things You Should Know Before Starting Your Own Law Firm
Successful chief legal execs & law firm partners share legal insights Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by Forbes Legal Council Experienced chief legal officers & law firm partners from Forbes Legal Council offer firsthand insights on legal issues. From top left to right: Doug Bend, Victor Cardona, Lawrence Buckfire, Anthony […]
How to Read a Bond Listing
Here’s everything you’ve ever wanted to know about deciphering bond listings. Thinkstock By the editors of Kiplinger’s Personal FinanceFrom Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, September 2016 You can use an online broker to find bonds that are right for you. In search of a good yield, we used Fidelity to screen for corporate bonds rated triple-B and […]
How a Will Treating Children Differently Can Still Be Fair
Dividing an estate unevenly is likely to result in hurt feelings at the least. But honest discussions ahead of time can solve many problems. Source: NYTimes How a Will Treating Children Differently Can Still Be Fair
Six Compliance Issues Your Business Could Face
Successful chief legal execs & law firm partners share legal insights Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. From top left to right: Matthew Digesti, Fatima Khan, Lawrence Buckfire, Doug Bend, Kelsie Ackman, Steven Heath. Photos courtesy of the individual member. </div> </div> <p><strong>1. Distinguishing Contractors Versus Employees</strong><span> </span></p> <p><span>In today’s environment, businesses need to […]
Hiring A Contract Worker? Avoid These Five Common Mistakes
Successful chief legal execs & law firm partners share legal insights Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. From top left to right: Victor Cardona, Lawrence Buckfire, Brian Draves, Kelsie Ackman, Tracy Gray. Photos courtesy of the individual member. </div> </div> 1. Not Starting With An Intellectual Property Agreement If your outsourced project is a […]
Design Tips to Energize Your Bathroom
Incorporate some — or all — of these ideas to keep your space from feeling too clinical and boring. Modern bathroom design is often all about going minimalist with clean finishes for a spa-like feel. But sometimes the look ends up feeling clinical. To make sure your space feels just as inviting as the rest […]
Prince Needed a Will, but Maybe You Don’t
Wealthy people with complicated estates need much more than a simple will. But many Americans don’t need a will at all. Source: NYTimes Prince Needed a Will, but Maybe You Don’t
The Secrets of Women Investors
For starters, they do more research and they panic less. And guess what—they get better results. By Kathy Kristof, Contributing Editor From Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, April 2016 Women used to get a bad rap on Wall Street. Industry observers maintained that women started too late, saved too little and invested too conservatively. But research is […]
How You Can Reduce Capital Gains Taxes with a Two-Year Sale Strategy
You can also save money on net investment income taxes. If you plan to sell a substantially appreciated asset, property or business, you can save money with what’s called a two-year installment sale. Basically, it’s a double-sale strategy to create a taxation timing gap between when the asset sale proceeds are received and when they’re […]
The Case for Closed-End Funds
The “orphan children” of the fund management industry, some CEFs are worth considering in a diversified portfolio. Amidst the excess of investment vehicles today, closed-end funds (CEFs) have lost their allure with many investors, yet can present very good opportunities for particular asset classes, namely fixed income. While CEFs may not be right for every […]
Resolve to Let the Force Be With You
Can you answer these core questions about your investing philosophy and strategy? 2016 would be a good time to start. If you are like many investors, you find yourself dazzled by the sound and fury of the stock market. Months (if not years) of speculation about rising interest rates, the carnage in the oil sector, […]
Use the Holidays to Talk With Your Family About Personal Finance
Tough topics — such as advance directives and saving for retirement — are best approached face to face. The holiday season is often the time when families gather together. Here’s a suggestion: Why not take this opportunity to engage in a meaningful conversation with your family members about how you’d like them to be as […]
Why Honeywell Stock Is Particularly Attractive Now
Ignore the doom and gloom. Keep your eye on stock fundamentals. It was only two years ago that David Fish, Moneypaper executive editor, observed that “(m)ost of the ‘noise’ coming out of Wall Street focuses on how high the major indexes have risen and whether the new highs represent a peak.” His point? The market […]
Advice to the Sandwich Generation: Make Sure Your Financial Plan Is Sound
Taking care of others can be a wonderful thing. But to eliminate the stress, you must be both smart and financially wise. It’s important to help your parents plan. See Also: Great Places to Retire in Every State I’m speaking from personal experience here. My dad recently passed away after his nine-year struggle with Parkinson’s […]
Giving to Charity? Learn the Ins and Outs of Donor-Advised Funds
These simple, low-cost vehicles tend to be the most efficient and effective ways to engage in charitable giving. According to the National Philanthropic Trust, Americans gave $358.38 billion to charities in 2014, a 7.1% uptick from the previous year. And with the deadline for deducting charitable contributions approaching on Dec. 31, now is a good […]
The Folly of Market Timing
Market timing for fun and profit! Now that sounds good, right? Who wouldn’t want to have fun while making a profit? In the investment world, that’s the siren song of the market timer. They ask the obvious question, “Why would you want to invest in the market when it’s going down?” Of course no one […]
The High Cost of Emotion in Personal Finance
Our rational side knows market timing is a fool’s game. Yet, short-term trends sometimes drive our decisions. Humans are hard-wired in ways that helped our ancestors survive over thousands of years. Investing in markets is a recent concept – the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) was founded in 1817. Unfortunately, the cognitive processes that aided […]
Tips for an Effective Mid-Year Financial Check-Up
Sitting down to review the past six months’ worth of activity can do wonders for achieving your financial goals by year-end. Call it a financial checkpoint or a mid-year review: July is a great time to slow down and take a look at your to-date financial progress. How are you tracking against those goals set […]
The Value of A Holistic Approach to Financial Planning
New research shows a comprehensive approach can boost investment return over the long term. Since our start in 1985, Mercer Advisors has firmly believed that investors have the most to gain by looking at their financial lives holistically – a mixture of investment advice, comprehensive planning, and life-driven goals. Recent research has put a value […]
Why Google and Facebook Get No Love from the Big Money
Neither company has been particularly friendly to dividend investors. And managers and activists know their votes hardly matter. Big institutional money managers tend to be the conventional sort, though I’m not talking about their blue power suits or country club memberships. I’m talking about their stock holdings. Managers tend to pile into the same set […]
This Market Indicator Suggests a Continued Bull Market
There’s not a lot of enthusiasm for trading with borrowed money, despite low interest rates. That’s a contrarian bullish sign. Thinkstock By Charles Lewis Sizemore, CFA, Chief Investment Officer | Sizemore Capital ManagementJune 2015Contact Me The current bull market, which started in early 2009, has been called “the most hated bull market in history.” It […]
Warning Signs of Too Much Debt
You’re headed for trouble if you pick up these distress signals. iStockphoto By the editors of Kiplinger’s Personal FinanceUpdated January 2015 A long-standing rule of thumb holds that monthly payments on debts (not including a home mortgage, which is really more of an investment) shouldn’t exceed 20% of take-home pay. The closer you get to […]
Find the Best Credit Card Deals
The latest and greatest deals by category as tracked by Bankrate.com. iStockphoto By the editors of Kiplinger’s Personal FinanceUpdated January 2015 It can be tricky to choose the right credit card for you, especially considering the range of card types and deals out there. This tool takes out the guesswork. Kiplinger.com and Bankrate.com have teamed […]
3 Great Tablet/Laptop Computer Hybrids
Second-generation Windows 8 devices give you the best of both touch-screen and desktop computers. By Jeff Bertolucci, Contributing Writer From Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, May 2014 Courtesy of Microsoft If you’ve yearned for a device that’s light like a tablet but allows you hassle-free access to traditional Windows programs such as Word and Excel, one of […]
10 Best Cities for Early Retirement
Alexandria Convention & Visitors Association City population: 146,294 Percentage of population age 45 to 64: 24.6% Crime rate: 2.45 crimes per 100 residents Cost of living: 21% above the national average State’s retiree tax picture: Mixed Government shutdowns aside, Uncle Sam is a stable employer, buoying the local economies of the nation’s capital and its […]
2014 Economic Outlook, State by State
Kiplinger forecasts a 2.6% growth rate nationally next year, after a projected 2% gain in 2013. Here are our growth forecasts for all 50 states for 2014. By Gillian B. White, Reporter October 11, 2013 After a disappointing year of economic growth in 2013, things are looking up for next year at both the national […]
The Power of Boosting 401(k) Contributions
Use this calculator to see how additional contributions to your 401(k) plan can add up over time. Use this calculator to see how additional contributions to your 401(k) plan can add up over time. Enter the additional monthly contribution and select your tax bracket, matching employer contribution. Source: Kiplinger The Power of Boosting 401(k) Contributions
Where to Find Jobs in the U.S.
By Caitlin Dewey, Online Associate Editor January 9, 2012 With the national unemployment rate at 8.5%, any job search can seem daunting. But there are actually some U.S. cities where high-paying jobs abound. SEE ALSO: The 12 Best Cities for High-Paying Jobs Take, for instance, Manchester, N.H., where the ratio of job-seekers to high-paying job […]
Map: Who Will Save the Most with Generic Lipitor
We plotted the cost of Lipitor in more than 300 cities to see who will benefit most from the drug’s generic version. By Caitlin Dewey, Online Associate Editor November 30, 2011 Pfizer lost its patent on the cholesterol-lowering drug Lipitor on November 30 — which spells big savings for many of the 8.7 million Americans […]
10 Great Movie Rentals That Will Pay You Back
Here are some timeless classics from which we all can learn valuable personal-finance lessons Editor’s Note: This is an updated version of a story that first appeared on Kiplinger.com in January 2010. Enjoy Oscar night — and please pass the popcorn! The stage is set for the 82nd Academy Awards Sunday, March 7. So let’s […]
How to Dig Out of Debt
By Cameron Huddleston, Online Editor August 12, 2009 I got a press release today with the headline “Consumer Debt Decreases in July,” which seemed encouraging until I took a closer look at the numbers. Unfortunately, the decrease is pretty small and the average credit-card debt still is pretty large. According to Credit Karma’s U.S. Credit […]
Get Your Freshman Financially Ready for College
By Cameron Huddleston, Online Editor August 3, 2009 My daughter starts kindergarten August 6, which is a big step for any child — and parent. As difficult as it may be to send my child to school for the first time, I have it easy compared with parents who are sending kids off to college […]
Job-Search Survival Kit
By Cameron Huddleston, Online Editor July 29, 2009 An attorney friend told me recently that her attempt to hire a new receptionist had been frustrating. Because of the recession, she expected to receive several qualified applicants but the résumés that had trickled in had been disappointing. She laughed as she recalled one candidate who filled […]
Women: Take Charge of Your Retirement Savings
By Cameron Huddleston, Online Editor July 22, 2009 Perhaps a silver lining to the recession is that women now are as likely as men to contribute to a workplace retirement savings plan. That wasn’t the case two years ago before the economic downturn began. According to the Employee Benefit Research Institute’s 2009 Retirement Confidence Survey, […]
How to Pick a Mutual Fund
May 21, 2009 Get a two-minute primer on mutual funds. In this Kip Tip video, Manny Schiffres reviews three key factors the pros look for when picking a mutual fund. Find out how to use historical returns to your advantage and when to bet on a fund manger. //services.brightcove.com/services/viewer/ See funds we’re talking about at […]
Looking for Cash? The Real Value of Your Gold Jewelry
May 5, 2009 Who couldn’t use a little extra cash these days, but is selling that old gold jewelry a good option? And will you get a fair price? Liz Crenshaw, senior consumer reporter for NBC’s Washington DC station, recently bought $163 of 14k gold jewelry at retail price and then solicited offers on the […]
Cash In on Your Clutter
April 29, 2009 Have started your spring cleaning yet? Tackled the clutter in the garage? Kipliner’s Editor, Janet Bodnar, has tips to help you turn that pile of unwanted wares into extra cash, just in time to pay for summer camp or top off your vacation fund. Watch her video below: //c.brightcove.com/services/viewer/ You can find […]
Here's an Inside Look at McCain's Economic Advisers
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Here's How Much You Should Have Saved At Every Age
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Retirement and Social Security Benefit Resources
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