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August 25, 2006
Don't get scammed on the 'Net - The World Wide Web offers an almost endless array of investment opportunities. However, you should be aware that some of these authentic looking opportunities might not be legitimate. As always, it pays to be cautious before investing. The North American Securities Administrators Association offers these tips to give scammers the boot: Don't assum... Full Story
July 28, 2006
Traditional IRAs are still a good idea for 2006 - Mark Twain once said, "The rumors of my death have been greatly exaggerated." Like Mr. Twain's rumored demise, the notion that the traditional individual retirement account is no longer a useful part of a financial plan, has been greatly exaggerated. Contributions to a traditional IRA continue to be a viable financial and retirement planning tool ... Full Story
July 21, 2006
Financial planning for women - Women are no longer just a powerful force in today's economy. It is estimated that more than 60 percent of the nation's wealth is controlled by women. Some may have inherited wealth and may or may not be employed. Some are corporate executives, entrepreneurs or middle management. They may be single, married or divorced. They may or may not have ... Full Story
May 26, 2006
Municipal bonds: A little home cooking - Once the almost exclusive domain of institutional investors, the municipal bond market has become a magnet for individual investors. Since these bonds are issued by state and local governments, the principles of federalism (remember high school civics?) demand that the interest from municipal bonds be exempt from federal taxation. Although they ar... Full Story
February 23, 2006
Know how to take your lumps - If you are about to retire or change jobs, or if your employer is
terminating the company retirement plan, you may be eligible to receive a
"lump sum distribution" as defined in the Internal Revenue Code. Such a
distribution may be substantial and may represent the cornerstone of your
retirement security, so it is important to consider your options carefully
before making a decision regarding distributions. Full Story
February 9, 2006
Top 10 features of long-term care insurance - Will you outlive your resources? As health awareness increases and medical care improves, we can expect to live longer than any generation before us. Full Story
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