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An Inside Look at My "Conversations" with Liberals, Socialists and Conservatives

May 3, 2012

My political background and "agenda" and why I write about economics and politics

Who is Really Paying More of Their Income in Federal Income Taxes - the Middle Class, the Wealthy, or Someone Else?

Apr 12, 2012

The Buffett Rule suggests high income earners aren't paying enough...here's what the data shows (FREE)

Animal Shelters, Pet Stores & Breeders: Where Should You Get Your Pet?

Mar 27, 2012

How much do pets cost and what can you do to manage pet spending?

Learning from the 2008 Democratic Presidential Nomination Process

Mar 13, 2012

Barack Obama's path to victory, implications for the 2012 election and a reason for market optimism

Update: Can You Build Wealth Investing in Real Estate Now?

Feb 27, 2012

Has the recent financial and housing crises led to opportunities for prospective home buyers and investors?

Getting Help with Spending and Debt from a Budget Counselor

Dec 30, 2011

Beware of conflicts of interest that won't be obvious to you

What's Our Obligation to the Longer-Term Unemployed?

Dec 30, 2011

Political and economic implications of continuing economic problems

Congressional Squabbles: Will Your Federal Taxes Be Increasing in 2012?

Dec 10, 2011

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

Nov 11, 2011

Why this is an incredibly dumb idea which would make Congressional competence even worse (FREE)

Weighing a Financial Advisor's Advice and Agenda

Nov 3, 2011

Examining "problems" with WisdomTree's Emerging Markets fund

Update: Unobligated Income: A Statistic That Holds Insight for Consumer Spending Power

Oct 26, 2011

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

Oct 19, 2011

What needs to happen for these stocks to rebound and what should you do about this

Looking to Buy a Home and Getting a Good Buy in Any Market

Sep 8, 2011

How to get the most for your money and home buying efforts

Finding a Less Stressful but Financially Rewarding Annuity Investing Option

Aug 10, 2011

Shopping for higher (and more stable) income from immediate annuities

Update: The Tea Party Movement, the Economy and the Stock Market

Aug 2, 2011

How a little understood movement is influencing your money

The Democrats Want to Raise Taxes; The Republicans Want to Slash Government Spending

Jul 13, 2011

What's required to solve the current deficit and debt problem and how this will affect your money

Switching Funds: Managing the Selling Process

Jun 28, 2011

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...

Why Home Warranty Plans Are No Guarantee at All

Jun 16, 2011

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

Jun 15, 2011

Investors being steered away from making a smart move and being encouraged into a risky and often dumb move

Investing for Future College Costs While Worried About Stock Market Fall

May 23, 2011

Waiting for a stock market correction before investing educational funds

Gambling at a Casino? What Are The Odds of Winning Money?

May 13, 2011

A secret revealed for how to win money at a casino (FREE)

Can't File Your Tax Return or Make Your Tax Payments on Time?

Apr 2, 2011

You have a number of options...here's how to assess them.

Evaluating What to Do With Funds That You Already Own

Mar 24, 2011

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

Mar 23, 2011

How can you reconcile conflicting rankings from different mutual fund rating services?

The 2011 Japan Earthquake, Tsunami and Nuclear Reactor Problems

Mar 14, 2011

Understanding the Economic and Financial Market Impact

The Panic of 1907 and Similarities to the Financial Crisis/Panic of 2008

Feb 8, 2011

Understanding the roots of the Federal Reserve and the rebound from financial panic

The Soft Side of Money: Your Money Beliefs and Practices

Jan 31, 2011

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

Jan 22, 2011

Taking the time to question and develop your investment beliefs

PA Gov. Ed Rendell Promotes Hometown Gambling to Keep Revenue "In State"

Jan 13, 2011

Are your state officials doing the right thing when it comes to allowing gambling in your state?

Honing a Personal Investment Plan

Oct 1, 2010

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

Sep 22, 2010

Diagnosing and understanding why most people avoid dealing with particular money tasks and what you can do about it

Are Companies Goosing Profits Simply by Continued Cost Cutting?

Jul 28, 2010

An analysis of recent earnings' and industry reports in discretionary spending businesses

Are Some Media Outlets (and Unnamed Sources) Exaggerating Europe's Debt Woes?

May 27, 2010

Are China and Japan really shunning European debt and why should you care?