Archive for April, 2010
Friday Finance Findings for April 30th
This weekend I was hoping to be firing up my new smoker for the first time and smoking some baby back ribs. Unfortunately, my plans have been foiled. I purchased a Weber Smokey Mountain late last week along with a few other things and because of the size of the smoker it had to be [...]
Poll: Are Your Vacation Plans Different This Year?
Many families take an annual summer vacation to get away for a week or two. In some cases it’s just a quick trip up to the lake, while others make it a cross-country adventure. Whatever the vacation, it costs money. If you drive, it’s gas and maybe a rental car. If you fly, you obviously [...]
What You Need to Know Before Co-Signing a Loan
Have you ever been asked to co-sign a loan? Maybe a friend, relative, or family member is having trouble getting a loan and they need someone else to co-sign. Or maybe you are a parent with a teenager who is trying to get a credit card and can’t because of the new credit card rules [...]
How and When to Rebalance Your Portfolio
Rebalancing Your Portfolio Forces You to Buy Low and Sell High Most people do a good job creating a portfolio with the right asset allocation strategy, but they often stop there. They set and forget. If you’ve been through any of the recent bear markets you probably know that this can lead to some major [...]
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