Retirement and Investing Tips

Tips for investments and a comfortable retirement.

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Jan 2012
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Retirement: Socially Responsible Investing

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The primary goal of investing is to earn a return. Yet, for many investors, the growth of their assets is only part of the picture. Like a family vacation, it's important to consider how you're going to get there. Investment capital is a powerful resource, and these investors want to see their capital used in ways that will generate social benefits, while it builds their portfolio. This attitude is referred to broadly as Socially Responsible Investing, or SRI, and it incorporates a range of strategies and vehicles.Read the rest...

Dec 2011
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Saving Money in a Tight Economy: 7 Wonders of Personal Finance

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Those in the personal finance industry can come up with some very creative thinking from time to time on different ways to better your fortunes. A little while back, a fellow posted on is website about how he managed to save $1,400 a month simply by moving house.Read the rest...

Nov 2011
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Retirement Savings: Now is the Perfect Time to Panic

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Of the people who are fortunate enough to have a steady workplace in this shaky economy, only half are enrolled in retirement plans. But if there were ever a good time to panic, this would be it. The longer you wait, the worse your chances for creating sufficient income to hold you through the retirement years. The more you know, the better you can prepare yourself financially for retirement, instead of ducking out of what you think looks like a money pit. Consider these ways to guarantee a return regardless of the market.Read the rest...

Sep 2011
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Don’t Be Last Getting Paid, Start Saving Money by Paying Yourself First

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If you are like most American families living paycheck to paycheck and struggling to make ends meet, there are a few ways you can start saving money, even if it doesn’t seem like you have any money left to save. While these methods may seem like secrets, the truth is that people have been using them to save money for years, so now it is your turn to implement them in your own life.Read the rest...

Aug 2011
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Are you ready for retirement? Or even for a rainy day?

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Most Americans aren’t. Forty-three percent of Americans have less than ten grand saved and one in three have nothing saved for the future. That means a lot of Americans are going to have to play catch up if they want to enjoy their golden years.Read the rest...

Aug 2011
4

7 Ways to Psych Yourself Rich

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Whether your goal is to pay down your credit card debt, save for retirement, or simply scrape together enough cash for a night on the town, saving money takes discipline and hard work. Some people feel so overwhelmed by the prospect of creating a financial plan and saving money that, instead of taking action, they freeze. People who allow fear to freeze them into financial passivity rarely achieve their monetary goals. Here are seven simple steps you can take to conquer your financial fears and start saving today.Read the rest...

Jul 2011
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Laid Off? What to do About Your 401k

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As the economy continues to founder, many companies are attempting to stay afloat through downsizing. Unfortunately, while this might benefit the companies in question, it undoubtedly has a negative effect on the employees who are suddenly out of work. There are many dilemmas facing someone who is newly unemployed, and one of these questions is what to do with the employer-offered 401k now that the job is gone. Read on for tips about handling your 401k after a sudden job loss.Read the rest...

Apr 2011
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Four Reasons You Should Give Up Your Stock Investing Fantasies

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Picture this. You study up on investing strategies, do your homework, unearth some hot stock tips and then invest a decent chunk of money. Next thing you know, you’ve made a killing and can retire to live the high life. It’s a nice thought. Even if you don’t have such delusions of grandeur, you’d probably like to think that with a little effort and education, you could actively manage your portfolio and outpace market returns. How hard could it be? Think again. Here are three reasons you should give up your stock investing fantasies.Read the rest...

Feb 2011
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You Don’t Have to be Rich to Get Rich – Building Wealth from the Ground Up

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Don’t blame your paycheck for your lack of savings. If you really want to build wealth, you can, even if you feel like the money is all spent as soon as you get the check. Look at Herb and Dorothy Vogel, an unassuming New York couple that, despite a modest income, acquired 4,000 works of art in 45 years. The couple lived on the wife’s salary and devoted the husband’s pay towards collecting. The collection was worth millions when they finally decided to donate it to National Gallery of Art. If a couple can live that long in New York City on just one income and become wealthy, you can do it too.Read the rest...

Jan 2011
28

Senior Reverse Mortgage Crisis on the Horizon

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Many seniors have found that the economic downturn has left them in a hard spot. To make ends meet, many seniors have turned to reverse mortgages as a secondary source of income. Now that their homes are no longer as valuable as when these loans were written, many are facing the possibility of foreclosure.Read the rest...

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