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Leasing vs. buying a car
Americans are buying more automobiles than they have in years. In fact, according to J.D. Power and Associates, the auto industry is on track to sell more than 16 million ... -
Don't tap retirement funds too soon
A 401(k) plan should never be viewed as a pre-retirement piggy bank. Unfortunately, more and more savers tap retirement accounts prior to their retirement. In fact, a recent study by ... -
Key strategies for those planning to retire in 2014
Deciding when to retire may be one of the most important financial decisions that you will make during your life. Walking away from a regular paycheck and beginning to sustain ... -
Class of 2014 dealing with the realities of graduating in challenging economy
College graduates may have less to celebrate this year. Between the challenging job market and the elevated levels of debt that many face, it is easy to see how it ... -
Mortgage mistakes to avoid
For most Americans, the purchase of a home is the single largest investment made during their life. In order to make the dream of home ownership a reality, most rely ... -
529 plan powerful tool in college savings
Too many options make selecting the right 529 plan a challenge for parents. Sky-high college tuition costs continue to be a significant roadblock for parents hoping to provide a college ... -
How to choose the right executor for your estate
Taking the time to address how your financial affairs will be handled when you are gone can be overwhelming. After all, you are making decisions that affect family, friends and ... -
Avoid costly mistakes with sudden wealth
The winner of last week’s Powerball lottery took home a cool $425 million dollars (before taxes of course). While most of us might not expect to win the lottery, it ... -
Managing your own personal debt ceiling
With the United States officially reaching its debt ceiling limit of $16.4 trillion, Congress has been working to allow the Treasury Department to borrow new money until mid-May. This essentially ... -
Money moves for 2014
From your health to your wealth, New Year’s resolutions can help jump-start your game plan for 2014. While a recent CBS News poll suggests only half of those Americans who ...
