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Gambling with Social Security Published: Mon, May 21, 2012 I find it rather curious that baby boomers, many of whom, in their youth, decried the accumulation of wealth and the materialism of their parents, are the first generation in history to regard Social Security not as the safety net it was intended to be but rather as a pot of gravy to pour over their already meaty... Read More
When you punish oil 'barons,' you hurt everyday Americans Published: Thu, May 10, 2012 TWENTY-ONE years after “Dallas” ended its 13-year run on CBS, the myth of the malevolent oil baron lives on. Just ask President Barack Obama. He doesn't call out any real-world J.R. Ewings by name in demonizing oil companies and their earnings. But Obama is more than happy to rerun episodes with class warfare... Read More
The average Joe doesn't need a trust Published: Mon, Apr 16, 2012 DEAR BRUCE: Can you tell me the difference between having a will and having a living trust? What would an attorney's approximate cost be for preparing a trust? A friend claims that a trust is a "must." My present will would not protect my assetsif my wife and I had an accident and were killed. What is your... Read More
Don't feel obligated to save for the grandkids Updated: Mon, Jan 23, 2012 DEAR BRUCE: I am an almost 69-year-old woman who is retired from a school system for five years. However, I still work for a chain pharmacy part time. I love the work and have a small 401(k) benefit that I continue to contribute to, and I wish to invest for my grandchildren's future. What is the best way to roll... Read More
How to get your affairs in order Published: Mon, Jan 16, 2012 Dear Savvy Senior: I would like to get my personal and financial information organized so my kids will know what’s going on when I die. Any tips would be appreciated. -- Overwhelmed Senior Dear Overwhelmed: Organizing your important papers and personal information is a smart move and a great gift to your... Read More
How to help fund your grandkids' retirement Published: Tue, Sep 20, 2011 Dear Savvy Senior Is there a way that we can put some money in a Roth IRA account for our young grandkids to use for retirement? Curious Granddad Dear Curious, There sure is! Funding Roth IRAs for your grandkids when they’re young is a smart move and an incredible gift to their financial future. And you don’t... Read More
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
IRAs vital to your future financial health Updated: Wed, Jun 22, 2011 In today's economic climate, saving for retirement has become essential; opening an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) or contributing to an existing IRA account is vital to Americans' future financial health. While financial advisors recommend that people open and contribute to IRAs as early as possible, it's... Read More
Throw the bum out Updated: Fri, Feb 25, 2011 DEAR BRUCE: I heard you one night on the radio say that each person has a basic cost of living whether they buy a home or rent. The figure you used several years ago was $400 to have a roof over one's head. My daughter is letting a man live with her, and he pays $100 per month. (She pays $830.) His... Read More
Smart Money: Invest or IRA? Updated: Fri, Feb 18, 2011 DEAR BRUCE: Do you think it makes sense to contribute $5,500 per person allowed (we're over 50) to our IRA instead of just putting it into another investment? Our tax adviser says "yes" and our stockbroker says "no." My husband fully funds his IRA through work. -- Rena, via e-mail... Read More
Funding gaff leads to legal quagmire Published: Tue, Dec 7, 2010 DEAR BRUCE: My husband and I co-signed on a Sallie Mae loan for our son. Sallie Mae chose a third party to receive the funds to be disbursed as billed from the actual school. That party used most of the money for his own use. As a result, my son's schooling was interrupted and he doesn't have the income he was... Read More
Congress Has Big Tax Decisions to Make Before Jan. 1 Updated: Tue, Nov 16, 2010 The election is over, and the tax tea leaves are murky. Surely the lame-duck session of Congress, which begins Nov. 15, will do something about income taxes, and possibly the estate tax. Even without a crystal ball, here are a few financial moves you should be considering before year-end. Read More
Potluck Parties Share the Fun and the Expense Published: Thu, Oct 14, 2010 Dear Mary: I am trying to plan a party for my daughter and her new husband. They are coming home on leave before her husband deploys to Afghanistan. None of us has met him before, so we would like to have a reception to welcome him to the family. I am not sure what I should do for decorations or a meal. We expect to... 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
Weigh the Good and the Bad Before Converting Roth IRA Published: Tue, Aug 24, 2010 Q: I've been going back and forth about converting an IRA to a Roth this year. What do you think? A: I've written about this special opportunity to convert a traditional IRA to an after-tax Roth IRA this year, regardless of your income level. (Until this year, conversions could only be done if your modified... Read More
With Financial Foolishness Comes Wisdom Published: Thu, Jun 10, 2010 My husband and I were foolish enough to get involved in a vacation property. It is not exactly a time share, but we have a loan to pay off. There are Internet-based companies that promise to sell it for us, but they want money upfront. Is there any way to get out of these things? Read More
Daughter wants to get rid of late mom's broken home Updated: Wed, Jun 9, 2010 Our mother gifted my sister and I her house seven years ago. She recently passed away. Neither of us wants the house, but there are quite a few repairs that need to be made before selling. My sister would rather rent it as is since the resale market is in the toilet. She doesn't want to put money into the house... 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
Life lesson in college debt Updated: Wed, Apr 21, 2010 DEAR BRUCE: I went to college 18 years ago. I had to take out loans for my education. When I purchased my home, it showed up on my credit report that I still owed my student loans, plus 18 years of interest. I thought this was paid off by my parents. I don't know how I would have been able to graduate if there was... Read More
Are the broker's actions a shady deal? Published: Wed, Mar 24, 2010 DEAR BRUCE: I have used your book "House Smart" many times. I have an unusual situation. A relative is selling a 40-acre farm and there are zoning problems. It has been slow to sell. The broker has not brought many buyers. He has worked on deals to sell to developers and change the zoning to residential. Now, the... Read More
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