Eric Tyson

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Realizing the Benefits of Convenience, User Reviews and Price Shopping Online

Over the years, I’ve warmed to shopping online, especially when you know what you want already. Without much time or effort, you can quickly determine what a competitive price is for a product and get it ordered and delivered in short order. No need to get in your car

Evaluating Investment Resources Online and In Print

Everywhere you look or listen, you will find many - too many - investing opinions and advice. Some of it may be great information but not a good fit for you. Much of it is mediocre or downright awful and misleading. In this article, I highlight how to check out

Managing and Planning for Your Retirement Medical Costs

Undercover Investigation: Preparing for College Admission Tests: The SAT and the ACT

Using Your Smart Phone to Access Your Bank Accounts

Millions of people, especially younger adults, are using their smart phones to access and conduct transactions with their banks and credit union accounts. As someone who has long avoided bank branch office visits when possible, I understand and appreciate the allure of mobile banking! I especially like the ability to

2012 Year-End Investment Tax Planning: A Challenging Task

The No-Load Fund Analyst (NLFA) recently provided a useful update on year-end tax planning regarding your investments for 2012. This year holds even more uncertainty than usual due to the potential for major tax changes caused by the expiration of some tax rules and the beginning of others. Add to

Update: An Amazing Point the Media Has Completely Overlooked in the Presidential Candidate Tax Return Disclosure Debate

Update: Like a dog chasing a moving car, the mainstream media keep harping on Romney not releasing more income tax returns. In the video below, Mark Halperin, who is with two left leaning media outfits - Time and MSNBC - makes revealing comments about how much of the media continues