Taking Notes

Whenever I’m traveling in new circles or meeting groups of people I don’t know well, the conversation usually turns into discussion of what everyone does professionally. When I explain that I’m a writer and mention The Simple Dollar, it’s not long before people at the table are usually tossing money-saving tips at me of all kinds.

A few weeks ago, ...

6 Great Reasons for Paying off the Mortgage on Your Home

Should you pay off the mortgage on the home you are living in? Mortgage interest rates are at historic lows and a fixed rate mortgage seems to be a deal of a ...

Fixed Annuities Pros and Cons

Fixed annuities have a lot of appeal to people who have a distaste for market fluctuations and like to play it safe. By purchasing a fixed annuity you invest a certain amount of money and in turn either receive checks periodically or take home a lump sum at the end of the term — e.g., income annuity vs. deferred annuity. ...

Making the Most of a Windfall

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You’ve heard the story of the lottery winner who burns through his millions like Monopoly money and ends up in a trailer park. And if you haven’t, here’s a roundup of eight such cautionary tales.

It’s an appealing story. You and I are never going to win the lottery, so we can tell ourselves, hey, I’d never be ...

How Local Economies Benefit From Big Sporting Events

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Local economies are historically the biggest victims of recessions. When the market takes a turn for the worst, it is local shopkeepers, restaurant owners, hotels and other merchants who feel the squeeze most personally. Accordingly, most cities are eager for any economic stimulus they can get. Over the years, one of the great economic boons to ...

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