January, 2010
Affordable Health Insurance is Easy to Find
The Great Health Insurance Odyssey
Deciding upon a particular health insurance plan for you may seem like a difficult task. Go to the internet to get many quotes from various providers. All you need to do is give some basic information before you start getting quotes while at home.
Regardless of what you think, this does not ...
You could pay a high price for financial procrastination
Difficult times in the recession
A new concern in the post-recessionary market is financial procrastination. Many consumers had a difficult time managing their budgets during the economic downturn of 2008/2009. Mary Casey of Los Angeles, California, said, “We were aggressive savers, but once my husband lost his job, we had to use every last resource we ...
Financial analysts aren’t making the grade, says the CFA Institute
Pass rate for CFA exam lowest in years
One of the ways America can get itself back on track financially is to turn out a solid crop of new financial analysts who can apply sound principals to the way we manage our money, both personally and professionally. Payday loans are a short-term bridge, but sound budgeting ...
Does Renting Make Sense?
Writing Your Money: The Missing Manual has been intense. I’ve spent a ton of time researching personal finance topics ranging from buying a car to funding a 401(k) to the relationship between money and happiness. My research has reinforced some of my convictions (index funds are the best investment for 99% of personal investors, for ...
Debt Reduction in Six Steps
Get on the Road to Debt Recovery Today
Those serious about reducing debt and enjoying life will find these six easy steps helpful. Just because a person has debt, this isn't automatically a negative condition like some think it is. Properly managing debt leaves more income to be saved, enjoyed through activities or invested. Unfortunately, some ...