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Archive for January, 2009

Friday Finance Findings for January 30th

The first month of 2009 is already almost in the books. Didn’t that seem to fly by? If there’s one thing I dislike about this time of year, it’s getting tax documents in the mail. Most of our documents have come in and before actually doing my taxes, I ran some estimates in a tax [...]

Poll: With Gas Prices Down Significantly Since Summer, Have Your Driving Habits Changed?

What a difference a few months make. Last summer, we saw a tremendous rise in gas prices putting the average price per gallon in most areas over $4.00. This was a major shock to most people, and those who had long commutes saw their budgets thrown out the window as gas consumed most of their [...]

Get Ready for Free Financial Advice from Kiplinger and the NAPFA on Friday, January 30, 2009

Free Advice From Financial Planners on January 30, 2009
Kiplinger is partnering with the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors for an event called Jump-Start Your Retirement Plan Days. Through this event you’ll have access to fee-only financial planners that are ready to take your questions. From saving for retirement, paying off debt, or even estate planning, [...]

New Jersey Bill to Require Personal Finance 101 for High School Seniors

It only takes a global financial meltdown to introduce financial education to young people. That’s comforting. A new bill is in the works that will create a three year pilot program to require a finance basics course for high school seniors in six New Jersey school districts. It would cover some basics such as writing a [...]