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Economy teeter-totters through uncertainty Published: Mon, May 7, 2012 Which way will the economy, and the stock market, go? Both have been see-sawing back and forth, temporarily in a balancing act that has bulls and bears — and economists — holding their breath. The stock market registers this standoff not only in the daily ups and downs but in dwindling volume, as each side... Read More
Smart dividend strategy pays off Published: Mon, Mar 19, 2012 Why is the stock market rising? The economy is still in rough shape, unemployment remains stubbornly high, housing remains weak, and the European financial system is a mess. Still, U.S. stocks are rising, and we're seeing daily headlines about the market hitting new four-year highs. Why? Well, two reasons.... Read More
For trusts, there is no one-size-fits-all answer Published: Mon, Feb 13, 2012 DEAR BRUCE: If someone has certificates of deposit in trust for someone, can this money be touched if a judgment is filed against the account holders of the CDs? -- P.J., via email DEAR P.J.: There is no answer to your question without knowing the source of the trust money and how the trust is constructed. If you... Read More
Politics, policy, world issues will play role in your finances Published: Mon, Feb 6, 2012 Every year brings different financial challenges, and despite the spate of predictions at the start of the year, very few forecasters can claim long-term success at looking into the future. Events and context change, demanding changes in investment strategy. But basic principles stay the same. The secret of all... Read More
Secret to success: put your mind over money Published: Mon, Jan 30, 2012 Managing your finances successfully is just a question of "mind over money." All the knowledge in the world won't help you become successful if you lack knowledge — and self-discipline. You've all heard the ordinary instructions about managing your money and investing successfully. Think rationally. Don't behave... Read More
Don't be afraid to correct investment mistakes Published: Mon, Nov 14, 2011 Sometimes it's important to stick to your convictions despite the emotional urge or outside pressures to change your mind. But other times, you need to be flexible enough to change your mind when presented with a new set of facts. Never has that been more apparent than in the business headlines in recent weeks.... Read More
MoneyShow shows fresh ideas for investments Published: Tue, Nov 8, 2011 The World MoneyShow came to Chicago recently, bringing thousands of curious investors to hear speeches and attend seminars and workshops on almost every aspect of investing. It's a spin-off of the famed Las Vegas and Orlando shows, which attract visitors from around the world. In the exhibit hall, the content was... Read More
Uncertainties Can't Quash the Bulls at MoneyShow Updated: Fri, Feb 25, 2011 ORLANDO, Fla. — Every year the huge MoneyShow takes place here in February. A huge exhibit hall is packed with investment opportunities and advice. Exhibitors range from mutual fund giant Fidelity to small gold mining companies and gold coin dealers, who are ready to encourage you to invest in their products.... 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
The Blue Gold Rush Published: Tue, Oct 26, 2010 I spent part of this past week at a fascinating conference in Montreal focused on a precious global resource. No, it wasn't gold. And it wasn't oil. It was all about a resource that threatens to become even more scarce and thus have a more devastating economic impact: water. Read More
Rethinking the Restart Plan Published: Thu, Sep 2, 2010 About two months ago, I wrote a column in which I offered my readers a free fact sheet called "Five Ways To Maximize Your Social Security Benefits." If you missed it, you can still request an electronic copy by sending an e-mail to thomas.margenau@comcast.net. But I have been surprised by the number of follow-up... Read More
Last Thing Economy Needs Is a 164 Percent Dividend Tax Hike Published: Tue, Aug 3, 2010 Are you ready for a 164 percent tax increase? It's just around the corner. On Dec. 31, the maximum tax on dividend income will jump from 15 percent to 39.6 percent -- a 164 percent increase -- if Congress doesn't act to prevent it. Read More
3 Tools Make Retirement Planning Easy Published: Fri, Jul 9, 2010 I learned the best piece of investing advice I ever received in the newspaper: "When it comes to investing, seek advice but never grant authority." It told me that I need to become responsible for making my own investment decisions instead of handing over that task to someone else simply because I don't know... Read More
Wave of Uncertainty Takes Toll on Market Published: Tue, Jun 1, 2010 The stock market had been in a bullish uptrend since the Dow hit a low of 6,745 in March 2009. The popular benchmark had regained 80 percent of its losses, crossing above 11,000, amid good corporate earnings reports and economic statistics pointing toward a recovery. 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
Why your stockbroker doesn't really work for you Published: Tue, Mar 30, 2010 What's the most significant difference between a stockbroker and an investment adviser? If you're like most investors, you'll find it difficult to make that distinction. In fact, you probably consider your broker to be your adviser when it comes to investments. But there is a huge distinction between the two... Read More
Battered Investors Tired of Hearing Recession Is Over Published: Tue, Nov 10, 2009 The American public is starting to get more than mildly annoyed at those who tell them the economy is bouncing back. For every economist or politician who tells you the recession is over, there are a dozen people who think we're in the midst of a depression. For every administration official who points to the... Read More
Quality Retirement Still Within Reach Published: Mon, Nov 2, 2009 It was only five years ago that people were regaling me with their plans for "early retirement" at age 62 or 60 or even in their 50s! After all, back then, their 401(k) portfolios were soaring, and so were the market values of their homes. What a difference a recession and market crash have made on the national... Read More
Don't Go Sour on Global Stocks Published: Sat, Oct 24, 2009 Q: Since stock markets around the world all "crashed" at the same time, what's the point of international investing? A: That's a question a lot of people are asking themselves these days. International investing always was seen as a way to "diversify" risk in an investment portfolio — on the theory that if the... Read More
Questions and answers on retirement saving Published: Fri, Oct 3, 2008 These questions were submitted to the Oklahoma Society of CPAs at www.KnowWhatCounts.org. The answers are from Jimmy J. Williams, managing partner of Jimmy J. Williams & Co. P.C. in McAlester. Read More
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