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The 5 Best And Worst Car Insurance Companies As Rated By Consumers

07.05.2010 by Guest 23 comments

Every year, J.D. Power and Associates ranks consumer satisfaction across a variety of industries and services using information gathered through surveys, and one of their most areas of expertise is the automotive world. Their list is acclaimed for its accuracy and respectability. In August 2009, they released their annual ratings of auto insurance providers determined by customer satisfaction…

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7 Tips on How to Avoid Financial Scams

07.02.2010 by Craig Ford 6 comments

I don’t endorse negative thinking. I do, however, support critical thinking. Critical thinking involves enough negativity to say – “prove it,” “I don’t understand,” or “that doesn’t make sense.” When it comes to financial matters, too many people want to believe something is true so they stop thinking critically…

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Burglary Prevention 101: 22 Tips to Prevent a Home Burglary

05.25.2010 by Bob 20 comments
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Burglary prevention isn’t something I think about every day – or even every month for that matter. But I got an email-forward (don’t we all love these?) ;) from a friend that I am actually glad I read. It was actually full of great tips and advice on how to prevent a home burglary…

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What Is Disability Insurance & Why You Need It

05.02.2010 by Jason Topp 11 comments
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Remember when you were in school and read Aesop’s Fables? One of his stories was about the goose that laid golden eggs! A man and his wife were blessed to have a goose that would lay one golden egg each day – but let’s look at the story from a different angle – they should’ve purchased some insurance on the goose!

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Guide To Filing Late Tax Returns

04.29.2010 by Guest 3 comments

Uh oh! April is almost over. You are cleaning out your desk or filing cabinet and you suddenly realize you didn’t file all of your taxes for the year. Not only that, you failed to turn the documents in on time because you couldn’t afford to pay what you have owed. Having put them to the side, you are now in a panic about what you’ll do and what will happen if the IRS comes calling…

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7 Reasons to Review Your Life Insurance Policy

04.22.2010 by Jason Topp 10 comments

I am a big believer in reviewing your financial plans at least annually, and a thorough look at your annual plan should give you a reason to review your life insurance needs. But, if you don’t review your plan annually – or, for that matter, don’t have a financial plan, here are some guidelines to know when you should review your life insurance…

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How To Get More Value Out of Your College Education

04.21.2010 by Craig Ford 5 comments
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These days, it seems like most middle class kids go on to college. In fact, many jobs are now requiring a Bachelor’s degree. Thus, many kids are going to college as almost a default stage of life. Some people are wondering if a college degree is still worth it. All I know is that if you are in college you should try to get the full value out of every dollar you pay…

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The Pros And Cons Of Variable Annuities

03.29.2010 by Jay Peroni 9 comments

As an independent financial advisor who gets paid a fee only rather than commission, I am always looking at the pros and cons of various investments. Let’s take that same approach with an annuity. There generally are two types of annuities – fixed (tied to interest rates or indexed annuities tied to various indexes) or variable annuities (tied to the investment performance of the mutual funds within the policy). Let us look at the pros and cons of the most popular type of annuities- variable.

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Dealing with Debt Collectors – FPU Review #5

03.25.2010 by Linda 0 comments
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This last lesson was really eye opening. Dave talked about: Your credit score, Identity Theft, Getting Credit Report Inaccuracies Corrected, The practices of collection agencies, The laws to protect you from debt collectors, and how to not get your life taken over by debt collectors. All these things are reviewed in this lesson and he tells you how to deal with all of it. I had no idea that there are laws against debt collectors!

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Boomerang Kids – How to Handle Them Returning To The Nest

03.19.2010 by Joe Plemon 10 comments
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In case you have been hearing the buzz about “boomerang kids”, be aware that grown children returning home is not a new phenomena; it is a cyclical trend common with recessions, job losses and simple financial survival. According to a poll by Pew Research Center, nearly 1 in 7 parents with grown children had a “boomerang kid” move back home last year.

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