From the monthly archives:

May 2009

Student Loans: What to Consider

May 5, 2009

Getting a college education can greatly increase your earning potential. Statistics show that those with four-year degrees earn about 60% more than those with no education beyond high school. So if you can come up with the money to attend college, it should be worth it in the long run. The trouble is, college is [...]

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Stock Trading Explained

May 4, 2009

For those who work on Wall Street, stock trading is an everyday occurrence. For many of the rest of us, it is an enigma. It just seems so complex, especially when you don’t have a clue what goes on behind the scenes. Actually, stock trading isn’t terribly difficult to understand. Here are the basics. How [...]

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Know the Seriousness of Filing for Bankruptcy

May 3, 2009

Being overwhelmed with debt is a horrible feeling. When you’re struggling to pay the bills and getting nowhere in the process, it’s normal to want to find a way out. This is why many debtors turn to bankruptcy. Bankruptcy can certainly help alleviate your debt. Chapter 7 bankruptcy results in the discharge of most consumer [...]

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529 Plan: How to Save Money for College

May 2, 2009

It’s never too early to start thinking about your children’s college education. The sooner you start saving, the greater the chance your child will have enough money to get through college with no worries. But when considering college savings, many parents are unsure just what they should do with the money. You could stuff it [...]

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Annuities: An Explanation

May 1, 2009

How does guaranteed income for life sound? Unless you have all the money you could possibly ever need, it probably sounds great. But surprisingly few people know that you can get income for the rest of your life by purchasing an annuity. Annuities aren’t something we hear about every day, but they are widely available. [...]

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Priority Setting During Hard Times

May 1, 2009

Most of us have experienced times of financial hardship at one time or another. Sometimes it’s because of layoffs or reduced working hours. Other times, it’s due to large, unexpected expenses. But no matter what the reason, financial difficulties necessitate taking a look at our priorities. When money is no object, we often spend it [...]

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