February 28, 2012

The Trouble with Debt Consolidation Loans

For cash-strapped consumers, debt consolidation loans might seem like a quick fix to solve their money woes. Yet, new research supported by the National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE)  reveals ads for these loans do not give consumers a full picture of the total costs. Furthermore, these loans may cause consumers to make their

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February 15, 2012

Gifting: a win-win proposition

Did you know that there’s a wealth-transfer technique you can use to reduce your taxable estate and keep more of your assets for your heirs? You can make annual gifts of up to $13,000 ($26,000 per married couple) to as many people as you wish without incurring federal gift taxes.

An example: A married

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February 8, 2012

Investor Tips: Managing and Coping with Risk

If you’re an outdoor enthusiast, at some point or another you’ve probably contemplated what you might do should you encounter a bear or other wild animal. Wildlife experts typically recommend these tips: Stay calm and don’t run. Investors might do well to heed that advice when traversing the stock market, as well.

Plan ahead:

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February 1, 2012

February: 12 Financial Planning Steps for 12 months in 2012

In February, resolve to spend a few hours organizing your personal files and documents.

There are several personal financial records you should keep indefinitely. These include property records (home purchase, significant improvements), pension records, and retirement distribution records. Save copies of any applications or documents where you have designated a beneficiary on your account

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