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Archive for February, 2007

Would You Buy a $150 Raffle Ticket For a Chance to Win a $350,000 House?

Before you answer let’s take a look at some facts about the raffle. First, this is a real raffle (local for me). Each entry into the raffle costs a cool $150 cash, which is quite a bit of money that you could be just throwing into the trash. But, when you break down the raffle […]

The Markets See Worst Day Since the 9/11/01 Attacks: What’s Next for the Market?

If you have not heard by now, Tuesday marked the worst single day in the markets since September 11th, 2001. This significant drop came on the heals of a broad worldwide market decline. While I don’t normally go into much detail in regards to the technical analysis side of investing, I thought this would be […]

Automatic IRAs: The Key to Getting Low Earners to Save for Retirement?

There has been increasing discussion lately about new ways to help lower income employees who may not have access to more traditional retirement savings to begin saving for retirement. One of the most talked about ideas is the Automatic IRA. Would this new savings product really help level the playing field?
I have not really given […]

There is More to Auto Insurance Than Meets the Eye: Understanding the 6 Types of Standard Coverage

Most people think of automotive insurance as a fairly straightforward amount of coverage for a specific premium and deductible. While this is true in a sense, auto insurance is actually a combination of up to six different individual policies. Understanding what these specific items cover, the limits and amount it adds to your premium can […]