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February 22, 2015
Americans have grown up with fears of inflation — commonly defined as rising prices. But despite the Federal Reserve’s oft-stated concern with inflation, we haven’t seen much of it in recent years. In fact, the current concern is quite the opposite: deflation.
February 17, 2015
"Bull markets don’t die of old age," warns Jim Stack, market historian and president of InvesTech Research, one of the most successful investment newsletters over the long run.
February 17, 2015
Low rates are a great way to help the government finance its growing deficits. But they sure make it tough for savers and retirees who wanted to live on the interest from their savings. Here are five things you should know about "chicken money."
February 11, 2015
It can’t have escaped your notice that it costs about half as much to fill your gas tank as it did a year ago. That’s a huge benefit for the average American consumer — an average savings of about $60 a month for most families, and far more if two family members commute to work by car.
Four Great Sites for Credit Card Info
Looking to maximize the rewards you earn on your credit cards to get the things you want most? Use these sites to do your research:
www.TheSimpleDollar.com
www.CreditCardInsider.com
www.Bankrate.com
www.CardRates.com
Finra BrokerCheck
Financial Planning & Organization Websites
BrokerCheck is a free tool to help investors research the professional backgrounds of current and former FINRA-registered brokerage firms and brokers, as well as investment adviser firms and representatives. BrokerCheck information is drawn from filings by regulators, firms and investment professionals. It includes current licensing status and history, employment history and, if any, reported regulatory, customer dispute, criminal and other matters. But, Terry warns, this tool is just a starting place, and has been criticized for not having information on personal bankruptcies, civil litigation, and older events. You should also check with your state’s registration database.
Sixty-Five Incorporated
Everything you need to know about Medicare, signing up, supplements, rules, and more at this helpful site, including this calculator to help you determine when you can sign up for Medicare.
Answered on February 26, 2015
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Answered on February 22, 2015
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Answered on February 22, 2015
I would like to set up a ROTH IRA for my grandchildren. Can they later on take the money out for…
Answered on February 22, 2015
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When to take Social Security Benefits?
Wondering when to start/how to maximize your SS benefits, and those of your spouse? This calculator from T. Rowe Price will help you make the smartest decision based on your own goals.
S&P Return Calculator
Want to see the return of the S&P 500 — with and without dividends, and adjusted for inflation — between any two individual days? Click on this easy calculator to compare the performance of “the market” with your own investment returns!
How Much Should You Be Saving?
Are you on track to save enough for retirement? Or will your standard of living fall dramatically when you retire? This calculator created by the Employee Benefit Research Institute is easy to use, and will show you how much more you should be saving, based on your age, estimates of longevity, and risk tolerance.
choosetosave.org
Find your Savage Number!
livingto100.com
What is your life expectancy?
FDIC.gov
Find your insurance limits.
IRAHelp.com
IRA questions answered!
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