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Archive for October, 2008

Using CD Ladders To Save Wisely

While I’m on vacation, I’m having other writers fill in and write guest posts. This is a guest post from Matthew over at CDLadders.com. CD Ladders is a great resource for learning about how CD ladders work, where you can set them up, and the benefits of using a CD ladder. If you enjoy what [...]

Poll: Has the Recent Economic Downturn Changed Your Holiday Plans?

In the midst of everything that’s unfolded over the past year, many people will be faced with difficult decisions, especially around the holidays. For those who are already struggling financially, taking the family to see relatives across the country might be out. For others, it could just mean a few less presents to give, while [...]

Friday Finance Findings for October 17th

What a crazy week. I didn’t think the call volume and panic-stricken clients could increase, but I was wrong. So much uncertainty and volatility, everyone is getting a little bit crazy. I’m glad it’s Friday. I’m going to use this weekend to avoid all finance news as much as possible. To help achieve that goal, [...]

Did You Know That Some People in Washington Are Trying to Take The Tax Benefits Away From Your 401k Plan?

If you currently save in an employee-sponsored retirement plan, how would you feel if you stopped getting a tax break on your contributions? What if your employer stopped matching because they lost their tax break to do so? On top of that, what if you were forced to contribute 5% of your pay into government [...]