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Must be the season for reasons Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 12:44AMThe editorial cartoon from the Philadelphia Daily News on Monday caught our attention. The sketch depicts a man listing his accomplishments: "I climbed Mount Everest" he says in the first picture. "Scaled the walls of the Grand Canyon" he continues, "and survived being lost on a deserted island."
Five secrets to saving for the future Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 9:31AMWhat's the problem? When it comes to a lack of savings, it is often not a question of low income, but a matter of high spending. While it's very true that often we're put into situations where we must spend money (due to loss of employment, health care bills, home repairs, etc.), for many of us our excessive spending is merely a habit we can learn to break ... or at least control. But where do ...
10 iPhone apps to get in financial shape Monday, August 2, 2010 @ 2:11PMCNNMoney : A one-stop financial news source. American Express : Pay your credit card bill from anywhere.
Men: add a few years to your life Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 9:52PM'If it swims or flies, it's OK to eat. If it walks or crawls, then it's only a treat,' PEQUANNOCK — According to healthofmen.com, studies conducted on the difference in longevity between men and women – who generally live longer than men – have "identified behavioral and cultural factors as the key explanation for men's higher mortality."
North Texas contestant tells of week of ' Jeopardy! ' Friday, May 28, 2010 @ 9:06PMWho is Buddy Wright?
Create Your Own Social Security Fund Tuesday, May 4, 2010 @ 1:09AMAre you not sure how much money to put aside for retirement? Start a personal Social Security fund. Social Security was originally designed to get you through your retirement years, but it's unclear whether it will be around for decades to come.
Create Your Own Social Security Fund Monday, May 3, 2010 @ 12:54PMThe governments Social Security program may not last forever - be prepared by setting up your own.
Q & A with Jean Chatzky Thursday, April 22, 2010 @ 9:24AMFor several years, financial guru Jean Chatzky has shared her smart money tips with viewers of NBC's Today Show. The award-winning journalist and best-selling author will speak on Monday, May 3, at the 42nd Annual Spring Luncheon and Boutique of the Women's Auxiliary of the Jewish Home for the Elderly in Fairfield to be held at The Waterview in Monroe.
3 tips for early retirement investing Friday, April 16, 2010 @ 3:00AMNot sure how much to put into your retirement investment? Here are three tips to help you decide.
When to Borrow From Your 401K Thursday, January 21, 2010 @ 5:29PMMoney101@FOXBusiness.com , and let us take off some of the pressure. Dear Money101: Should I take money out of our (my wife) 401K to pay off our house before the stock market falls or the dollar ...
When to Borrow From Your 401K Thursday, January 21, 2010 @ 3:36PMTaking money out of retirement is sort of like robbing yourself, so if you must stick your hand in the cookie jar -- be smart about it.
Pletschet: How much is enough to retire on varies widely Wednesday, January 20, 2010 @ 11:51AMQ Is there a way to calculate how much money I will need to sustain myself in retirement? My net worth is just above $2 million now, half in liquid assets and half in real estate.
Bottom-Line Cost of a Discount Broker Thursday, January 14, 2010 @ 12:03PMAs you might expect, a discount broker charges a smaller fee, but that’s because with this option you have to do more work for your money.
Yes, you will live to be 80 Wednesday, January 13, 2010 @ 5:02PMWhen you're young, retirement seems an eternity away. But if you don't start saving now, you'll miss out on the money magic that will make a huge difference later.
401(k) plans may be tweaked Wednesday, September 30, 2009 @ 6:06AMWhen the Government Accountability Office talks about preventing leakage from 401k plans, it isn’t talking about the bear market that siphoned a big gusher of money out of your account. That, presumably, would have been difficult to prevent.
Saving on energy costs by going solar Monday, August 10, 2009 @ 6:57PMSolar energy just might be one of the few recession-proof industries around.
Money tips for May 24 Saturday, May 23, 2009 @ 9:35PMMark your calendar — on June 6, you can get a free scoop at any participating Friendly’s restaurant. To kick off summer (and ice cream season), the 500-restaurant chain will hold its second annual Free Ice Cream Day. Last year, the company gave away more than 300,000 free cones.
AT&T gives union workers 'best offer' on the Internet Friday, May 15, 2009 @ 8:51AMCommunications Workers of America District 6 local union officials believe AT&T Corporate isn't bargaining in good faith now that the company has posted what it calls its "last, best, and final offer" on AT&T's Web site.
Show Me the Money: Make Sure You Won't Owe the IRS Monday, May 11, 2009 @ 3:21PMIs it better to have less tax taken out of your checks, and get a bigger refund at the end of the year? And could a new tax break end up costing you?