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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 ... -
Debt deal sets up next fiscal fight
The last-minute debt deal reached by Congress on Oct. 17 reopened the government, extended the debt ceiling and averted a default. While many analysts and investors applauded the resolution, others ... -
Nation is on edge of default
The United States is set to reach its borrowing limit on or around Thursday. While the recent reduction in spending as a result of the government shutdown could delay the ... -
Five steps to financial prosperity
After experiencing one of the most challenging financial periods in our nation’s history, Americans have begun to dig themselves out. The unemployment rate is slowly improving and household debt is ... -
Watch these factors when watching the markets
As the stock market reaches new highs and housing continues to improve, it is critical for investors to avoid complacency. From the Federal Reserve and Europe to a slowdown in ... -
Improving your child's financial literacy
Younger generations face an uphill financial battle and federal agencies have begun to take notice. Recently, the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau outlined recommendations for financial education for grades K-12. ... -
Now may be a great time to consider rental property purchase
Now may be a great time to look at purchasing a rental property. With interest rates near all-time lows, improving supply and demand dynamics and low real estate prices, the ... -
Avoiding portfolio pitfalls the key to successful investing
It’s no simple task to put together and carry out a comprehensive investment plan. In fact, the process of matching a portfolio to the current market environment can leave some ... -
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 cliff” are just a few ... -
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 to begin thinking about it. ...