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Newlyweds need to talk about money

If you haven’t yet butted heads with your mate over money, chances are you will one day. No matter how compatible a couple is or how much they adore each other, money and how to manage it can still be a source of conflict – even in the best of marriages.

Before you walk down the aisle, having a …

July 3, 2010 | Leave comment | Read More

Robert Prechter Anwsers 20 Questions

Robert Prechter provided an hour long interview on June 19. He was asked tough questions about fiat currency, gold, the Fed, the Great Depression, financial bubbles, government intervention and how to protect your money — and even profit — in today’s environment.

Watch & listen instead of reading:…

July 2, 2010 | Leave comment | Read More

Necessary home and auto insurance tips for seniors

Senior citizens can save money and headaches with four simple insurance tips. These can help ensure you’re adequately covered and getting all eligible discounts.

“Home and auto insurance needs change at every stage of life,” says Charles Valinotti, senior vice president of QBE Regional Insurance, which underwrites property and casualty coverage through the General Casualty, Unigard, Farmers Union Insurance …

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What are the costs of walking away from an upside-down mortgage?

Owing more on your mortgage than your house is worth may seem like a bad investment. But the alternative – choosing to default on your mortgage even if you can afford the monthly payments – will take a significant toll on your credit rating.

“Strategically defaulting – deciding to stop paying your mortgage regardless of your ability to …

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Studies have shown that women are more patient and disciplined investors

Financial analysts tend to agree that it’s the careful planning and solid research that helps women do what any investor desires: get the greatest return while building a solid portfolio.

And at the same time, no matter which aspect of the financial crisis you consider, it’s clear that most of the so-called "experts" who were behind it are men. …

February 2, 2010 | Leave comment | Read More