Archive for September, 2008
Monday, September 29th, 2008
Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Here we are with my first hosting job at Carnival of Credit Report Stories. I would like to thank each and everyone who submitted articles, we are consistently growing and sharing valuable information. Without further adeiu, welcome to the September 29th edition of Carnival ...
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Sunday, September 28th, 2008
These days, your blinking electronic terminal can be one of your best financial advisers. By purchasing the right computer software, subscribing to an on-line service, or surfing the Internet, you can get assistance in practically every topic in the world of personal finances. Throughout this topic you’ll find references to ...
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Friday, September 26th, 2008
Sooner or later, you’ll need a lawyer. In fact, you’ll most likely wind up needing more than one lawyer –one for the real estate closings and routine matters such as reviewing contracts and another for estate matters like wills and trusts. If your marriage sours, you may need a divorce ...
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Wednesday, September 24th, 2008
If all you need is an adviser to help you invest and you’ve got plenty of bucks, you might want to hire a money manager. Usually, money managers require at least $100,000 (sometimes far more) to invest, though some will take $50,000. The advantage of using one of the nation’s ...
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Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008
Before going to interview any planner, get a copy of the free interview form published by the International Association for Financial Planning (800-945-4237), a national trade group for planners. It offers a checklist to help you ask the right questions of all the planners you consider. Ask any planner you’re ...
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Saturday, September 20th, 2008
Do you need a financial planner? Maybe. A planner can be an invaluable playmaker for you, keeping a wide focus on your finances and instructing you on how to reach your goals. A talented planner may, in fact, act as the quarterback for your team of financial advisers, working closely ...
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Friday, September 19th, 2008
MY EYES were glued on Suze Orman, well-known personal finance expert and author, as she affirmed to Larry King yesterday on Larry King Live on CNN that the current crisis is comparable to the Great Depression.
Because of the US subprime crisis, the US big banks are falling, and so does ...
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Thursday, September 18th, 2008
1. Once you’ve hired a broker, keep an eye on him or her. When the broker recommends an investment, find out why. You want to be sure that the investment fits your needs and isn’t just one the broker is touting to earn a fatter commission. From time to time, ...
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Sunday, September 14th, 2008
This a continuation of previoust post on choosing a stock broker.
One you’ve found several brokers with clean records, make appointments to meet with them. At these free sessions, you’ll want to see both hoe knowledgeable the broker are about investing and how much the brokers want to know about you. ...
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Friday, September 12th, 2008
The word: “stockbroker” has almost gone into extinction on Wall Street. Today, brokerage firms like to call their employees “account executives” or “account specialists” or “financial consultants” or nearly anything other than stockbrokers. Somehow, “stockbroker” has taken on a connotation of a narrowly focused, money-grubbing, cold-calling salesman whose sole interest ...
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