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Four Factors That May Help You Get Auto Insurance Discounts
The cost of driving doesn’t come cheap. When you tack on the price of gas—now at more than $3 per gallon—and auto insurance, it may seem more appealing to commute via horse and buggy. But if you are shopping around for auto insurance or thinking about updating your current policy, you could save big bucks [...]
Glinkonomics: Raising Money-Smart Kids
Glinkonomics, life this week on WSB radio, Ilyce talks about how important it is for parents and kids to discuss money. Welcome back to the Ilyce Glink Show, live every Sunday. It's football season, so that means our show moves back an hour. We’re now on from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., all the way [...]
Three Tips to Help You Find a Health Insurance Plan
As major provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) go into effect in January of next year, health insurance is more relevant than ever to many Americans, a June 2013 Kaiser Health Tracking Poll found. That includes young adults, a group that “many have speculated may be resistant to getting coverage under the ACA,” the Kaiser [...]
Estate Planning and Social Media: What Happens to Your Accounts?
If you’re like most people, you’ve probably shared a lot of personal information on social media. Whether it’s photos of your last vacation or an update about the restaurant you just visited, the information you’ve posted on the Internet will be available for years to come—which is why it’s important to consider your social media [...]
Insurance Discounts Available for Consumers Who Go Green
The green movement is everywhere. From recycling to reducing our reliance on oil-based energy sources, Americans are doing more and more to help protect the environment, and that’s good news for our planet. It’s also good news for consumers because going green can result in a number of insurance discounts. Green building insurance products are [...]
Five Tips for Applying for College Scholarships
Saving for college is becoming a struggle for many families as cost of higher education rises. Luckily, with a little planning, you can help cover the cost of college—and avoid getting bogged down in student loan debt—with the help of free money in the form of scholarships. However, with competition for resources on the rise, [...]
Tax Tips: The Top Four Tax Issues to Consider During Divorce
Back in the distant mists of time, I got a divorce. It was easy. We had no children and no disputes over splitting assets. We sold the house and split the profits, and we even shared an attorney (his best man at the wedding). However, when you have a lot invested in a marriage—time, children, [...]
Retirement Advice: The AARP’s Best Employers for Workers Over 50
After decades in the workforce, many people aged 50 and over are eagerly awaiting retirement. Some employers, though, are doing as much as they can to retain their older employees, hoping to benefit from their years of expertise for as long as possible. Why mature workers are desirable According to AARP, older workers have many [...]
Retirement Planning Strategies for New Investors
A comprehensive strategy based on professional advice is an important part of planning for retirement. Don’t rely solely on your company’s retirement plan and the fading promise of Social Security. You have to take charge and carefully craft a plan that fits your retirement needs and financial goals. It is never too early or too [...]
Three Steps to Saving for Retirement with Your Spouse
Marriage is more than just a commitment to the person you love—it’s a commitment to that person’s finances as well. Once you are married, you and your spouse must decide if you want to marry your retirement and financial accounts, too. This decision will be a key part of your retirement planning. First things first: [...]