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How to get financial and retirement advice on a budget Published: Mon, Jan 2, 2012 Dear Savvy Senior: Can you recommend any resources that provide affordable one-shot financial advice for folks on a budget? I’m about six years from retirement and would like a quick financial checkup and get a few questions answered, but I don’t want to pay an ongoing financial advisor to manage my money.... Read More
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Four financial checkups you need to do this fall Published: Tue, Oct 4, 2011 There's a certain amount of energy associated with the fall season. Maybe it's left over from the days of our childhood, when autumn meant new school supplies, new clothes and the start of a new school year. Fall is also a good, uncluttered time to take a fresh look at your finances. That gives you time to make... Read More
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Are impulse buys killing your retirement? Published: Wed, Jul 13, 2011 Expert reveals how coffee, muffins and lunch can add up to more gold in your golden years. Read More
Time to play hardball with credit companies Published: Wed, Jul 6, 2011 DEAR BRUCE: I am trying to help my brother pay off his credit card debt (about $30,000). I think the debt is from two or three cards. He and his wife have separated and he has limited income -- Social Security and a 401(k). I do not know the amount of the 401(k). It certainly is not substantial. He pays his car loan... Read More
Knowing financial personality can help nest egg grow Updated: Thu, Mar 17, 2011 “Reclaiming the Future: Challenging Retirement Income Perceptions” found that although 61 percent of these people fear outliving their money in retirement more than death, nearly one third (31 percent) say they are not too clear about what their expenses will be in retirement, and 36 percent have no idea if... Read More
Savage Truth on Money: Targeting Retirement Published: Sat, Jan 22, 2011 Do you own a target-date mutual fund in your 401(k) plan or Individual Retirement Account? If you do, you should understand how target-date funds work. And if you don't own one now, you might want to consider adding one of these popular funds, which let the investment pros decide on the appropriate investment... Read More
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Everybody Loves a 'Sale' -- Except in the Stock Market Updated: Tue, Oct 26, 2010 You've heard the expression "timing is everything." That holds true in the stock market as well as in life. Most people have bad timing when it comes to investing because they're led by their emotions. So it might be better to say that when it comes to investing, the most important thing is "time in the market,"... Read More
How to keep the tax man away from your retirement fund Published: Thu, Oct 7, 2010 As the year winds down, many people will start thinking about their tax bill, and so will Uncle Sam — specifically, your retirement fund. Read More
In Search of the 5-Minute Bread Recipe Published: Thu, Sep 23, 2010 Dear Mary: I love reading "Everyday Cheapskate." I thought I had saved the article that you wrote about the bread dough that you make and refrigerate so that you can bake daily. Now I can't find it. Where can I get the recipe for that dough? -- Deb D., e-mail Dear Deb: I'm certain you are referring to the master... Read More
Can a family divided afford a new home? Published: Wed, Aug 25, 2010 DEAR BRUCE: I have separated after a nine-year marriage. The house is under about $75,000, and my husband's credit will not let him refinance and take my name off the mortgage. He is willing to give our daughter and me his full 401(k) that is averaging at $17,500 to put as a down payment for a home I can afford,... Read More
Retirement before college fund Published: Tue, Jun 29, 2010 DEAR BRUCE: Since the recession has caused a decrease in our cash flow we have had to make some changes on the W4 tax form and 401(k) contributions. We are currently putting money into our three children's 529 college plans as well. I have heard that retirement should come before college investing. Is it best to... Read More
Designing a portfolio for all your retirement needs Published: Tue, Apr 27, 2010 Retirement planning does not end with your job. You still need to make decisions about how to manage your investments so your money lasts the rest of your life. Consumer Reports Money Adviser recently outlined seven steps to help you decide how to design a retirement portfolio that can carry you through the long... Read More
Will my pension or 401(k) pay my bills? Published: Wed, Apr 28, 2010 DEAR BRUCE: I lost my job six months ago. I worked for this company for 29 years. I received a severance package. I am currently still looking for a job. When my severance package runs out, which should I use to pay off my bills: my 401(k) or my pension. -- Garry, via e-mail DEAR GARRY: I truly sympathize with you... Read More
At Issue: Employer Credibility Published: Thu, Apr 1, 2010 Employer credibility is likely to be a crucial asset in attracting and retaining talented workers in the coming months, as companies position themselves for growth in a recovering economy. Many workers are taking a closer look at their employers and potential employers to determine if they are next. For job... Read More
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