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20 free stock trades from Zecco

08.26.2009

Zecco’s 20 free trades promotion… So, they currently have a deal going where you can get 20 free stock trades if you sign up as a new customer. I signed up with them about a year ago…

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Should financial advice for men and women be different?

08.20.2009

Taking control of your financial future may be even more important for women than it is for men. Here are four reasons women need to invest and save actively.

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How to manage financial risk

08.16.2009

The ability to evaluate a situation and know if there is a possible negative consequence is a characteristic of all animals. In fact, for generations those instincts were necessary for survival. Too often, however, it seems as though our ability to evaluate the potential negative impact of financial decisions is disappearing…

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Will Social Security be around when you retire?

08.10.2009

While I am pleased that the government is being honest about challenges ahead for the Social Security program, I shutter to think that many people plan on it being around when they retire…

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5 reasons mutual funds may be a bad way to invest your money

08.06.2009

…especially retail mutual funds. Retail mutual funds tend to have layers of hidden fees…. Here are 5 reasons why mutual funds may be a bad idea for your family…

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A little about ETFs: 4 reasons you may want one

07.16.2009

If you have heard of ETFs, but aren’t really sure why they may be a good choice for you, check out this article full of valuable information about ETFs…

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Know well the condition of your flocks

07.12.2009

As it relates to both trading and investing, one of my favorite verses is Proverbs 27:23 which says, “Be sure to know the conditions of your flocks, and give careful attention to your herds.” Flocks and herds were the investment accounts of that day. This proverb advises us to know what we are invested in and to understand the factors that impact our investments…

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Owning real estate within an IRA

07.09.2009

What does the IRS say about owning real estate within an IRA? Actually they say that you can – if you jump through their hoops…

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Using a Roth IRA as an emergency fund?

06.29.2009

Have you ever thought about using a Roth IRA as an emergency fund? These are some of the pros and cons of creating a Roth Emergency Fund…

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Should you convert your IRA to a Roth in 2010?

06.25.2009

Here’s why a Roth IRA conversion may make sense for you Consider this: a Roth IRA allows tax-free growth and tax-free income distributions at age 59½ or older and as long as you have held your Roth account for 5 years or longer. … So, if your adjusted gross income (AGI) is $100,000 or less, you have an option to fund a Roth IRA with a withdrawal from a traditional IRA – at least through the end of 2009.

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How to Find More Money to invest

06.18.2009

Have you wondered how to save money to invest? These tips will show you what you need to do to save some cash so you can start investing…

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3 keys to safe and successful investing

05.21.2009

When it comes to investing there is no guarantee, but if safe investing is your goal, you should focus on these 3 keys…

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Sound Mind Investing Handbook Review

05.16.2009

At first glance of the Sound Mind Investing (SMI) Handbook, I thought I was back in college. It really is, for all practical purposes, a textbook for helping you manage your money biblically. But while the size, shape, and scope of the book lend itself to a college textbook, the simplicity of the message does not. It is written at about the high-school reading level in a friendly and conversational tone…

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Retirement Plans (Part 1) – 401k questions answered

05.14.2009

Many people have a 401(k) retirement savings plan, which works like this: The plan is funded with pretax dollars taken out of your pay­check (through payroll deductions). … Let’s say you put $2,400 annually in a 401(k) starting at age thirty, and, for the sake of example, let’s assume you get an 8 percent annual return. … As stated above, you can put up to $15,500 into a 401(k) in 2008, and if you are age fifty or older, you are allowed up to an additional $5,000 in “catch-up” contributions.

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