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IRAs And Trusts: What You Need To Know
A recent Supreme Court decision has rekindled the debate about whether it is better to inherit IRA assets in a trust than to receive them outright. This article explains the basics. |
29 Sep, 2014 |
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The Truth About Constructive Feedback
An HR expert offers opinions about use of constructive feedback in the workplace. |
29 Sep, 2014 |
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Voice Hackers Will Soon Be Talking Their Way Into Your Technology
A researcher warns business people and individuals about the perils of voice-activated technology. |
29 Sep, 2014 |
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Becoming Financially Independent: Habits to Make You A Millionaire
This is the perfect time to focus on the long-term financial goals that you want. Think ahead of the holiday season, when restraint and moderation tend to disappear. |
29 Sep, 2014 |
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We Can Prevent Another Financial Bubble By Keeping Household Debt Under Control
Bubbles in financial markets most often result from a "relaxation in attitude toward debt," which the authors of a new book, House of Debt, term a "neglected risk." |
29 Sep, 2014 |
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Sending Your Kids Off To College (Ready or Not)
We've all heard the daunting financial facts about sending your children to college. Here's how to prepare. |
26 Aug, 2014 |
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4 Qualities for Retirement Planning in the Stressful Market
Making smart financial decisions is a crucial part of retirement planning. But nonfinancial qualities, like courage, play an important role, too. This article provides some insights. |
26 Aug, 2014 |
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Settling Debts With an IRA
If a beneficiary is designated, the money in an IRA account passes directly to the beneficiary and does not become subject to the deceased's creditors.
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26 Aug, 2014 |
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Mergers Designed to Avoid U.S. Taxes: Is This Ethical?
This trend of reincorporation overseas (through merger with a foreign firm, a strategy called inversion) is perfectly legal under current tax law. However, it is drawing ire from both citizens and politicians.
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26 Aug, 2014 |
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Are Baby Boomers Holding Back the Housing Market?
Millennials have long been blamed for the weakness in the property market, but new research suggests that the inability of middle-aged Americans to sell their own homes is a major reason for the slow recovery. |
26 Aug, 2014 |
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Is it Worth It to Buy a 'Longevity Annuity'? Probably Not
New regulations provide favorable rules for longevity annuities inside IRAs, but there are pitfalls. |
26 Aug, 2014 |
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To Beat Inflation, Shop and Save Smarter
This author says that it's more important than ever to be creative about savings and offers up some tips. |
26 Aug, 2014 |
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To Beat Inflation, Shop and Save Smarter
This author says that it's more important than ever to be creative about savings and offers up some tips. |
26 Aug, 2014 |
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Why It's So Difficult to Raise Kids - and Save for Retirement
Having difficulty meeting these two separate objectives? You're not alone. |
26 Aug, 2014 |
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You Are Your Portfolio's Worst Enemy
The author points out some classic investment blunders to avoid. |
26 Aug, 2014 |
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7 Scams That Will Make Your Blood Boil
All scams are heartless. But these seven schemes, which prey on the nation's most desperate and vulnerable -- from the homeless to the elderly -- will really make you mad. |
26 Aug, 2014 |
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Should There Be a New Buffett Rule?
Tax inversions, including a recent foray by Burger King, are making big waves. |
26 Aug, 2014 |
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4 Ways You Can Drive Seismic Performance
If you want to turn your company into the one to beat, you've got to step outside your normal goals and responsibilities and make a contribution that powers explosive growth. Here are four ways to do it. |
26 Aug, 2014 |
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Returns Are Set To Plunge
Interest rate hikes are widely discussed, but this author says a bigger problem is the likelihood that returns on capital in coming decades will be substantially lower than past returns. |
26 Aug, 2014 |
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How to Scale Your Recruitment Efforts
As companies expand rapidly, a poorly coordinated recruitment process can easily cause them to lose sight of their core identities. Here's how to coordinate your recruitment strategy while still staying true to your initial vision. |
26 Aug, 2014 |
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5 Ways to Ensure Your Money Doesn't Contradict Your Social Values
It is possible to redirect your money's social and environmental ties, even if a lack of understanding too often obscures that fact. Here are one expert's insights. |
26 Aug, 2014 |
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Avoid Rollovers of IRA CDs
A new tax rule could create problems for investors who roll money from matured IRA certificates of deposit into new IRA CDs.
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29 Jul, 2014 |
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Be Wary of Advice to Do an IRA Rollover
Take these four steps to ensure an IRA rollover is the right move for your situation.
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29 Jul, 2014 |
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How Parents Can Teach Kids About Money
How will your children learn the value of money? This author says to start with small steps and take advantage of teachable moments.
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29 Jul, 2014 |
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Damaged home? How to Get an Insurer to Pay Up
Having homeowner's insurance is only half the battle. This author says some insurers are looking for ways to limit their losses by denying claims and sticking homeowners with the bill, |
29 Jul, 2014 |
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'The Best Thing I Ever Bought for $1'
A dollar still has plenty of buying power according to these true stories. |
29 Jul, 2014 |
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Medicare's Outlook Improves as Health Spending Slows
The long-term prognosis for Medicare has improved thanks to slower health spending, while the outlook for Social Security remains unchanged.
That's according to the annual report from the trustees of both entitlement programs. |
29 Jul, 2014 |
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Why the 10-year Treasury Could Yield 4% by Thanksgiving
This expert points to bond bullishness at near-record levels as a warning sign to investors. |
29 Jul, 2014 |
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10 Best Cities for Millennials to Buy a Home
Slow job growth and student debt have made it harder for first-time home buyers. Here's where Millenials should look. |
29 Jul, 2014 |
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5 Questions Advisers Must Answer Before Getting Your Money
Here are five questions top put to financial advisers. Ask questions first and invest later. |
29 Jul, 2014 |
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Asset Protection Quiz: 23 Questions to Determine Your Level of Risk
Are your hard-earned assets at risk? It's hard to eliminate all risk of course, but there are certain things that put you at a higher risk. Take this quiz. |
29 Jul, 2014 |
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The $400,000 Social Security Mistake
According to the author, Social Security is underfunded. She shows how to minimize potential damage associated with the system. |
29 Jul, 2014 |
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Free Retirement Advice From Uncle Sam
Three federal agencies have put out a toolkit to help Americans who are 10 to 15 years away from retirement get their bearings. |
29 Jul, 2014 |
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Leadership Is About Enabling The Full Potential In Others
The 21st century leader must have the ability to make the most out of every situation. They are courageous and not afraid to challenge the status quo and push the boundaries to make things better. Because of these qualities and many others, the best leaders know how to get the most out of people; they enable the full potential in others. |
29 Jul, 2014 |
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The Biggest Mistakes 20-Something Job Seekers Make
The author says that Generation Y, or Millennials, often make job-searching mistakes that stem from their sense of entitlement, lack of deference to authority and over-involvement by their parents. |
29 Jul, 2014 |
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Surprise! Meet the Social Security Tax Spike
When you receive Social Security benefits, you may be unpleasantly surprised by what you actually have to pay in tax. |
29 Jun, 2014 |
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10 Things Generation X Won't Tell You
Here's how this generation compares to Baby Boomers and other generations. |
29 Jun, 2014 |
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Every Retirement Saver Must Pass This Test
Many people don't understand how financial and economic concepts like compounding, inflation and risk diversification affect the performance of their investments.They may save a lot, but they don't necessarily save well. |
29 Jun, 2014 |
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Winning An Insiders' Game In Stocks
Buy stocks that are getting scarce–their price is likely to go up. That quirky strategy is explained in this article. |
29 Jun, 2014 |
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How Much Will You Earn On Your Stocks And Bonds?
This article provided insights into current economic conditions and offers investment expectations. |
29 Jun, 2014 |
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The Top Five Most Innovative Tech Projects Of 2014 So Far
The author explores the top five startup projects and gadgets of 2014 so far. This will interest both investors and consumers. |
29 Jun, 2014 |
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Are Young Women Financial Fools?
A recent survey from Wells Fargo found that 61% of Millennial men were saving for retirement, while only 50% of Millennial women were doing likewise. |
29 Jun, 2014 |
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World Cup Wisdom: To Succeed In Business, Think Like A Goalie
This author relates starting a business to being a goalie in the World Cup. |
29 Jun, 2014 |
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Employees Who Stay In Companies Longer Than Two Years Get Paid 50% Less
Staying employed at the same company for over two years on average is going to make you earn less over your lifetime by about 50% or more. This author tells you what to do about it. |
29 Jun, 2014 |
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How to Survive a 10% Correction
Stocks are overdue for a pullback. Here's how to get ready.
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29 Jun, 2014 |
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How to Survive a 10% Correction
Stocks are overdue for a pullback. Here's how to get ready.
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29 Jun, 2014 |
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4 Smart Moves to Trim Next Year's Tax Bill Now
With your 2013 tax return a not-so-distant memory, you probably aren't in the mood to think about your 2014 return. But if you want to avoid a tax hangover next spring, make a midyear pledge to lower next year's bill.
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29 Jun, 2014 |
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Your Dead Ex-Spouse's Debt Can Become Your Problem
If you're divorced and your ex-spouse dies, you might find yourself dealing with a range of emotions. You might be surprised to learn you may have to deal with creditors, too. |
29 Jun, 2014 |
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Fewer Parents Helping to Pay for College
Though parents still agree that a college degree is extremely important, fewer are planning to shell out their own money to help their kids attain one. |
29 Jun, 2014 |
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Stress Factors: Which City is for You?
From money stress to family drama, a rundown of the best and worst cities in five categories. |
29 Jun, 2014 |
