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  Getting Help with Spending and Debt from a Budget Counselor
Beware of conflicts of interest that won't be obvious to you
  What's Our Obligation to the Longer-Term Unemployed?
Political and economic implications of continuing economic problems
  Congressional Squabbles: Will Your Federal Taxes Be Increasing in 2012?
The payroll tax showdown: What impact will it have on job creation and what taxes are likely to increase?
  ABC's Chris Cuomo Cheerleads Cutting Congressional Pensions
Why this is an incredibly dumb idea which would make Congressional competence even worse (FREE)
  Weighing a Financial Advisor's Advice and Agenda
Examining "problems" with WisdomTree's Emerging Markets fund
  Update: Unobligated Income: A Statistic That Holds Insight for Consumer Spending Power
You've likely not heard of it; what does recent data say about the consumers' ability to spend?
  Why the Banking Stocks Most Mutual Funds Own Have Been the Worst Performing Sector This Year
What needs to happen for these stocks to rebound and what should you do about this
  Understanding Steve Jobs' Successes and Failures
What they can teach us about personal and economic decisions and success (FREE)
  Looking to Buy a Home and Getting a Good Buy in Any Market
How to get the most for your money and home buying efforts
  Finding a Less Stressful but Financially Rewarding Annuity Investing Option
Shopping for higher (and more stable) income from immediate annuities
  Update: The Tea Party Movement, the Economy and the Stock Market
How a little understood movement is influencing your money
  The Democrats Want to Raise Taxes; The Republicans Want to Slash Government Spending
What's required to solve the current deficit and debt problem and how this will affect your money
  Switching Funds: Managing the Selling Process
Q: I have some savings which I have invested in mutual funds with my banker through JP Morgan around 2 years ago...I’m going to sell these funds and move my investment to a no-load fund...
  Power Balance Bracelets, iRenew Bracelets and Better Athletic Performance
The science behind a product used and endorsed by numerous pro athletes, and developed by a Yale scholar-athlete
  Why Home Warranty Plans Are No Guarantee at All
An inside view on home warranty plans and their pros and cons
  Retirement Plan Investors Getting Poor and Self Serving Advice From Brokers and Financial Advisors
Investors being steered away from making a smart move and being encouraged into a risky and often dumb move
  Deadly Tornadoes Have Skyrocketed in the U.S. 2011...Why and What Lies Ahead?
Protecting yourself and loved ones from a deadly storm (FREE)
  To Start Your Small Business You Will Likely Need Some Cash
The smart, proven ways to fund a successful small business
  Investing for Future College Costs While Worried About Stock Market Fall
Waiting for a stock market correction before investing educational funds
  Gambling at a Casino? What Are The Odds of Winning Money?
A secret revealed for how to win money at a casino (FREE)
  Update: Government Response to High Oil and Gasoline Prices
The impact of taking away $4 billion in oil industry tax breaks
  Can't File Your Tax Return or Make Your Tax Payments on Time?
You have a number of options...here's how to assess them.
  Evaluating What to Do With Funds That You Already Own
I currently have American Funds and Franklin Templeton funds...I think that both are good fund families but I feel as though paying a load each time is pointless for me...
  Picking Winning Mutual Funds for Your Future
How can you reconcile conflicting rankings from different mutual fund rating services?
  The 2011 Japan Earthquake, Tsunami and Nuclear Reactor Problems
Understanding the Economic and Financial Market Impact
  Social Networking Sites: Understanding the Real Costs and Dangers
Facebook, Myspace, Twitter: How these sites make money and who is attracted to them (FREE)
  What Do Big Snow Storms and Bear Markets Have in Common?
The impact of recent events on our perceptions and decisions
  The Panic of 1907 and Similarities to the Financial Crisis/Panic of 2008
Understanding the roots of the Federal Reserve and the rebound from financial panic
  The Soft Side of Money: Your Money Beliefs and Practices
Making the most of your financial decisions requires understanding your money mindset
  Starting With Sensible, Time-Tested Beliefs is Essential to Long-Term Investment Success
Taking the time to question and develop your investment beliefs

 
  PA Gov. Ed Rendell Promotes Hometown Gambling to Keep Revenue "In State"
Are your state officials doing the right thing when it comes to allowing gambling in your state?

  Quantitative Easing: What is the Federal Reserve Really Doing?
What are the risks to the economy, federal government deficit and inflation?
  Talking Back to Your Dentist
Questioning the recommendations of your health care service providers
  Selecting a Base for Investing in Funds and Other Investments
Pricing is important, but so are many other factors...here's how to select your base to do investing... (FREE)
  Many Health Care Workers Choose Not to Get Flu Vaccine
Making your own informed flu vaccine decision  
  Hiring Expert Advice
"He that walks with wise men shall become wise...But a companion of fools shall be destroyed."
  The Importance of Saving Versus Market Timing
The past decade's severe declines have raised interest in and praising of market timing
  Protecting Teenagers and Kids From Alcohol, Smoking and Drugs
The keys to keeping kids from substance abuse and protecting yourself as well
  Honing a Personal Investment Plan
Q: I'm 36 years old and looking to invest long-term until retirement (30 years)...As per your book, I plan to find a discount broker...I fall into the moderate/high risk category for investments and was thinking of the following portfolio... 
  Why We Put Off Dealing With Certain Money Issues
Diagnosing and understanding why most people avoid dealing with particular money tasks and what you can do about it
 
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