First comes love, but before marriage, a financial heart-to-heart
Of course a marriage proposal is supposed to be romantic. But don’t close your eyes to reality — especially when it comes to money. And don’t get so caught up in the romantic season of hearts and flowers that you pop the question before you know you’re financially compatible.

2012: Politics, policy, world issues will play role in your finances
Every year brings different financial challenges. Events and context change, demanding changes in investment strategy. But basic principles stay the same. You need to hold firm to your basic standards, which must be set based on knowledge. In a calm moment, you need to figure out your “risk tolerance.” Then you must have the knowledge to truly evaluate the risks you are taking when you make money decisions.

Thank you for all your great advice -- it’s helped keep me on track! I have a son that is a Jr in High school & an 8th grade daughter, so this has to do with paying for college.

One of the advantages of waiting beyond age 62 to take Social Security is that the benefit amount increases each year we wait. However, if the Fed chooses to inflate our way out of debt, will the expected increase percentages be offset by the inflation rate?

My wife’s aunt (age 62)has terminal cancer and doesn’t have long left. It’s a tragic situation. I’ll get to the point. She has a living trust with some items in it, and some aren’t. She owns quite a bit of land that is paid for(in the trust) some personal property (in the trust) and a bank account with about 70k in cash and 50k both Roth and Traditional IRA’s(in the trust).

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Holiday Money Tips
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Greek Debt

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