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Mutual Fund Fees: How to Pay 30 Percent and Never Know It
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You dont mind paying 1 or 2 percent in annual mutual fund fees? Okay, how would you feel about 10, 15 or 20 percent? Maybe even 30 percent? Numbers like that would get most investors attention - if they were real. In fact, they are. Ill get back to that in a moment. What brings this up is news of a U.S. Supreme ...1 week ago -
Fiscally Fit: Building a Budget
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Authored by Stephanie May, NBR Summer 2009 Intern Over the summer we dove into the idea that if you spend less during the week, you can make up for times when spending gets a bit more out of control (e.g. the weekend). But now Im really starting to question that theory. October was a semi-normal month for me until ...1 week ago -
Pros and Cons of Extending Unemployment Benefits
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Law makers are closing in on approving an extension of federal unemployment-insurance benefits. The bill would provide an extra 14 weeks of benefits for people whove exhausted their benefits. Those who live in states where the unemployment rate is more than 8.5 percent would get up to 20 weeks of extended benefits. ...1 week ago -
The 401(k): Dont Believe the Hype
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If someone made me Americas personal-finance dictator, Id scrap the 401(k). These workplace retirement plans are inequitable, as some companies offer good ones, some bad ones and others none at all. Fees are often too high. And even the better plans often dont provide enough investment options. Instead, Id like to ...1 week ago -
Drop in Homes Sales Throws Market a Curveball
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Sales of newly built homes fell in September for the first time in five months. New single-family home sales dropped 3.6 percent from the previous month, according to the U.S. Commerce Department. It was brow-popping news to market watchers, whod been expecting sales to increase by 2.6 percent in the month. Now, wait ...1 week ago -
Fiscally Fit: Were All in This Together
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Authored by Stephanie May, NBR Summer 2009 Intern After weeks of financial musings and bringing you (my wonderful readers) along on my journey of financial self-discovery, I feel it is time to return to our money makeover roots for a quick visit. I am so appreciative of the comments I receive from you all. I love ...2 weeks ago -
"Skype" NBR To Get Your Questions Answered on Air
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As a single woman, I NEVER wait for men to call, so I was giddy when Jim Simonin of El Paso called me right on time yesterday at 2:05 p.m. Now, now, before you get any ideas, Jim isnt a man Im dating. Hes a viewer who used Skype to be our first on-air guest in our new "Can You Tell Me?" segment. There was ...2 weeks ago -
Year-End Fund Investing: Hold Off to Avoid a Tax Sting
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My post on Tuesday dealt with selling money-losing investments by the years end for tax reasons. Its a good idea, but doing so presents investors with a new dilemma: what to do with the proceeds? Thats easy: reinvest them - as soon as possible. The hard part is choosing the new investment, and if you dont watch ...2 weeks ago -
Tax Planning? Ugh! Hold on -- It Really Pays
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Todays topic: taxes. Hey, dont click away so fast. Taxes -- for most people -- dont have to be as mystifying as they seem. And year-end tax moves can really save you money come April. Honestly. There are just a few basic things to keep in mind. Dont get me wrong: tax issues can be very complex for the well-to-do, ...3 weeks ago -
Hot Weather The Cause Of Car-Battery Trouble
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Here’s some hot news for car owners: Summer is the season for major car-battery problems.Virtually everyone who’s been through a harsh winter is familiar with the annoyance of a “dead” battery and the need for a jump start. So it may surprise many to know that it’s heat, not cold, that shortens battery ...3 weeks ago -
Not a Stock-Picking Wiz? So What! Budgetings the Key
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Talk about getting stellar investment returns and peoples mouths water. Mention household budgeting and their eyes roll. And yet, budgeting is much more likely to be the key to meeting your long-term goals like paying for college and preparing for a comfortable retirement. Most importantly: anyone can do it. You dont ...3 weeks ago -
Chicago-Area Student Files Complaint After Teacher Uses Anti-Gay Slur
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Jordan Hunter, 17, filed a complaint against a Geneva High School teacher after the instructor used an anti-gay slur in the classroom on October 5. According to The Advocate , David Burk, a veteran consumer education teacher, made the comments while discussing taxation and the National Endowment for the Arts. ...3 weeks ago -
Shop Talking HSN
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I must confess that I have never purchased anything from a home shopping network. But, I can see how addictive channels like HSN can be. The merchandise seems to be priced fairly, the on-air talent is very persuasive, and the countdown creates the perception of the need to act immediately--or lose out. I selected ...4 weeks ago -
Bukidnon observes October Consumer Welfare Month
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The Province of Bukidnon is observing the Consumer Welfare Month celebration this month of October. According to a press release sent to Bukidnon Online, the 2009 Consumer Welfare Month aims to promote consumer welfare and broaden the scope of consumer education by heightening consumer awareness. This year’s ...5 weeks ago -
Recruiters Offer Some Tips for the Unemployed
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Last month 263,000 more Americans lost their jobs. Hopefully, most of those people have already started job hunting. In this economy the longer you wait to find a job, the harder it will be to find one. Its a theme Ive been hearing over and over as Ive interviewed companies, recruiters, and even the jobless the ...5 weeks ago -
Fiscally Fit: Psychology 101
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A uthored by Stephanie May, NBR Summer 2009 Intern As promised, this is week two of a several week look at the psychology of money. "The Psychology of Money" is a great audio recording done by Carol Williams-Craigie, a psychologist turned financial planner. If you havent gotten a chance to read last weeks entry , ...8 weeks ago
