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Financial illiteracy is costing you

Financial literacy is a must for young people and most aren't learning it in school.

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INVESTOR COLUMN

Investors need to keep their emotions in check

Iinvestors shouldn't ride a roller coaster of emotions when it comes to finances.

20 days ago
INVESTOR COLUMN

Long-term care requires a long-term plan

To plan for long-term care, carefully consider policy details.

27 days ago
INVESTOR COLUMN

Diary of a long distance caregiver

The continuing story of a long distance caregiver.

34 days ago
INVESTOR COLUMN

Exchange Traded Funds: a mutual fund alternative

Exchange Traded Funds are a attractive alternative for investment.

41 days ago
INVESTOR COLUMN

Diary of a long-distance caregiver: How to establish contacts

Somewhere between their denial of what was to come and my over-zealousness to take care of them was the right answer.

62 days ago
INVESTOR COLUMN

Investors still skittish about stocks

Investors continue to shy away from mutual funds despite good buys.

69 days ago
INVESTOR COLUMN

Healthcare reform changes will soon be here

Healthcare reform and individuals and businesses will face many changes.

83 days ago
BUSINESS

Careful planning needed to meet retirement health care needs

Making sure your health needs will be met in retirement takes careful planning, financial adviser says.

96 days ago
BUSINESS

Are you taking advantage of new gift, estate tax law?

Gifting assets to loved ones while you are alive can prove deeply satisfying, especially if those assets are used to pay for meaningful financial objectives like starting a business, purchasing a home or educating a grandchild. In addition, every gift you make removes assets from your estate and...

104 days ago
BUSINESS

What to do before parent moves in

My last article addressed the issues a parent should consider when an adult child moves back home. So what about when an elderly parent comes to live with you? Most caregivers do so because they want to, but often don’t realize their help may go on for years.

118 days ago