Category Archives: Saving

Credit Cards, Medicare, Retirement, Saving · November 9, 2016

How Seniors Can Save Money In 2017

Well, as you have probably heard, the annual inflation adjustment Social Security recipients will get in 2017 will be 0.3%. That’s about $4 a month for the average retiree.

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Budgeting, Life Insurance · October 26, 2016

What No Mother With Young Children Can Afford to Leave Off Her Shopping List

I was shopping at Costco recently, enjoying the great value as always. While waiting in line to check out I got to chatting with a few young mothers-with babies in tow-who were waiting as well. Me being me I was…

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Investing, Medicare, Retirement, Saving, Stocks/Bonds/ETFs · October 19, 2016

The Best Investment Move You Can Make Right Now

It’s been a great stretch for investors. Stocks have gained more than 250% in the bull market that stretches all the way back to 2009. I am always a big believer that dollar cost averaging-investing on a regular basis-is a…

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Debt, Investing, Saving · September 28, 2016

Take Interest In Shoring Up Your Finances Now

It's human nature to think that making money entails investing in the stock market, bond market or real estate. But another important way to boost your net worth is to pay down your debts.

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Credit Cards, Insurance, Long Term Care, Retirement · September 22, 2016

How to Deal with a Rate Increase on Your Long-Term Care Insurance Policy

Many of you are asking me what to do when you receive a rate increase on your long-term care insurance policy. You know my advice for years has been to not buy long-term care insurance unless you can afford a…

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Investing, IRAs/401(k)s, Retirement, Saving, Stocks/Bonds/ETFs · September 21, 2016

How to Wring More From Your 401(K)

You may have heard or read recently about some high profile retirement plan sponsors being sued by plan participants for high fees in the plan. Financial service firms-yep, folks who run mutual funds-have been hit with lawsuits, as have the…

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Investing, Retirement, Saving · September 14, 2016

The Stealth Retirement Move That Can Save You a Bundle

When it comes to planning for a secure retirement I bet you have the major strategies covered: -Invest in your 401(k) or 403(b) up to point of the match? Check -Save in a Roth IRA? Check -Aim to have your…

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Emergency Funds, Saving · August 17, 2016

Money Lessons Every Parent Needs To Teach This School Year:

It’s that time of year again: back to school. While I know there are legions of amazing teachers waiting to educate your kids, I need you to step up and do some important teaching that most schools drop the ball…

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Credit Cards, Debt, Saving · August 10, 2016

A Great Credit Card for Paying Down Your Debt

If you are struggling to make a dent in a large credit card balance, and you have a strong FICO score, I want you to look into what could possibly be the ticket to finally being able to pay down…

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