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Hurricane Sandy may qualify you for a tax deduction
Sandy may be the most expensive hurricane in United States history. According to economists at Moody’s Analytics, losses are estimated to be near $50 billion ... -
How the presidential election may affect the fragile economy
The upcoming U.S. presidential election may have significant effects on our already fragile economy. Tax law changes, spending cuts, health care reform and the “fiscal ... -
Life insurance worth the price, effort
From funeral costs and paying down debt to replacing income and educating children, the bills add up for a family dealing with the loss of ... -
Opinion: Plan well ahead for retirement needs
It is never too early to begin saving toward your retirement goal. Unfortunately, many people choose to wait until retirement is just around the corner ... -
Some income tax documents should be saved
For many taxpayers, it can be difficult to determine when it is safe to eliminate old records. From utility bills and credit card statements to ... -
Stretch IRAs offer survivor and tax benefits
The next pitfall has to do with meeting a deadline. A properly titled account must be set up by Dec. 31 of the year following ... -
Opinion: The how, where and why on cash reserves
An emergency cash reserve can help insulate you from the uncertainties in your financial life. From the loss of a job to unexpected medical expenses, ... -
Opinion: It may be time to examine your bond portfolio
The 30-year bull market in bonds may be coming to an end. Since 1982, bonds have provided solid returns with significantly less volatility than the ... -
Roth 401(k) plans give investors more options, potential
Employers have begun to broaden their retirement plan offerings by adding the option of a Roth 401(k) to their traditional plans. The Roth 401(k), first ... -
Get past the roadblocks of refinancing your mortgage
We may be witnessing one of the best refinancing opportunities in history, but there are roadblocks to overcome before you can take advantage of them. ...