Archive for 'Investing'
When Is It Really The Best Time to Buy A House?
If you talk to any real estate agent you’ll hear the same mantra: it’s a great time to buy a home. Realtors said it in 2001 when home prices were climbing steadily, they said it when prices peaked in 2005, and they continue to say it today. [...]
Full StoryProvident Bank Offers Great Checking Account Interest Rate
If you have been looking at your checking account or money market statements recently you may have noticed an eye-opening number: zero. That’s the yield that many banks are offering to checking or money market customers – yes, that’s a 0.0% return for giving your money to [...]
Full Story70% of Elderly Can't Afford to Retire – Don't Be One of Them
If you’ve been looking forward to age 65 as a time when you can finally sit back and relax, think again. A new survey from Career Builder reveals that more than seven in ten workers over the age of 60 who are pushing back retirement plans are [...]
Full Story8 Financial Steps Every Family Must Take
Becoming a parent means getting your financial house in order. While you could let your finances slide a bit when you were single, you now have people depending on you. Doing some basic financial planning today can mean the difference between making your golden years happy and productive or stressful and uncertain. [...]
Full StoryeBay Auction Success Kit – Does It Work?
If you’re looking to make some extra money on the side eBay auctions can be an excellent choice. Over the years millions of people have tapped into the power of the eBay marketplace to add much-needed dollars in their pocket each month. While it’s relatively easy to make a small amount of extra [...]
Full StoryHealth Savings Accounts 101
Health Savings Accounts (HSA’s) can be a great way to save for medical expenses on a tax advantaged basis. Just like it pays to be informed of the various policy options when comparing car insurance it can also pay off to know the basics of the different types of health insurance plans when beginning your [...]
Full StoryReverse Mortgages Pros and Cons
If you are a senior who has owned your home for awhile and are thinking about your next financial step, it is important to consider reverse mortgages pros and cons. These types of loans can be a great option for many people over age 62 who want to tap into their home’s equity without [...]
Full StoryPension Funds Slammed by Market Downturn
Countries whose pension funds were heavily invested in the stock market have suffered the greatest losses, according to a new report by Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. This probably comes as little surprise to you if you have been checking your 401k plan.
Overall, the unweighted average among pension funds around the world was [...]
Media Reporting Did Not Stoke Market Frenzy
A new study concludes that – contrary to popular belief – the media does not play a major role in inflating market bubbles. With the image of Jim Cramer hawking stocks fresh in people’s heads, many people blame the media for contributing to asset bubbles like the stock market run-up. But a new [...]
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