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February 26th, 2010
Actions speak louder than words right? So why is the interest you earn from a savings account taxed at your marginal income tax rate while the dividend income you earn from investments is taxed at the long term capital gains rate? When we put our money in a high interest savings account, the interest we earn is taxed at 25%. ...
February 25th, 2010
When I learned about E*Trade selling their banking business to Discover, I knew my days with them were numbered (I later learned that only bank accounts with no brokerage relationships were moving… but alas the ball was already rolling). Brokers are finding it increasingly difficult to differentiate themselves and when you can get good customer service at a cheaper cost ...
February 17th, 2010
 Investing works best if you set it and forget it. However, at least once a year every investor should set aside some time to review their investment activities from the previous year. February is a great time to do this investment review because if you wait too long you’ll find yourself in the thick of tax season.
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February 14th, 2010
Investing is an endeavor that can be both challenging and complicated. If you are new to investing, then you may end up paying the price if you do not know where to turn for the most reliable investing tips and investing advice out there. Fortunately for you and other beginners when it comes to the world of smart investing, there ...
February 4th, 2010
A mutual fund represents money contributed by multiple investors. That money is managed by an individual, or more likely, a whole slew of individuals. Not surprisingly, those folks who help manage and oversee your money do not do it on a volunteer basis. They get paid. Do you want to guess who pays them? You do – through your fees ...
January 30th, 2010
Debt has become such a dirty word these days, and in many cases, there is good reason for that. Americans are saddled with unheard of amounts of debt and the problem is not just going to go away. In some cases, debt is absolutely necessary, while in others, it is beneficial. The key is knowing which kinds of debt to ...
January 29th, 2010
Whether you are just starting out as a family, or the kids are already in school, there is a lot to be learned about managing the finances of a family. There are so many troublespots that families face, and few places to go for advice. We were very excited to come across a book that dealt with family finances ...
January 20th, 2010
Sharebuilder has a new promotion offering free window trades for all of 2010 if you open an IRA with them before April 15th (1,500 max). These usually cost $4 each, $12/month for 6, or $20/month for 20. Thanks to reader Ron for the tip.
Open an IRA before 4/15/10 to receive 1,500 Automatic Investment Plan credits. The trade ...
January 15th, 2010
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After the stock market crashed at the end of 2008, many people, including younger generations became very skeptical of the stock market and what it had to offer as a legitimate place to park your money. Peer-to-peer lending is a concept that has been around for a very long time, but the method as to how it ...
January 4th, 2010
 Today, I’d like to share with everyone blogs that I read and think you should check out. For each blog, I will provide details on what is great about it so that you can understand better which blogs might be best for you. I hope that the following blog recommendations will help you find additional helpful resources on the web. ...
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