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Unforeseen Consequences of the Roth IRA Conversion

This is another guest post from JoeTaxpayer.  On my blog, I’ve shared several articles that discussed the Roth IRA conversion event of 2010 in great length and detail.  While this is can be a great opportunity for many, there are several instances that a conversion does not.  I looked to JoeTaxpayer to share some pros [...]

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Another Humdrum Conundrum

January 20, 2010 Bond Commentary
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In the middle of the past decade, the Federal Reserve (the Fed) increased the Federal funds rate steadily from mid-2004 through mid-2006 yet 10 and 30-year Treasury yields finished the tightening cycle roughly unchanged. When questioned why interest rates (bond yields) had barely budged Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan was at a loss for words and [...]

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Why You Should Check Your Credit Report Regularly

January 19, 2010 Guest Post
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This is a guest post from Patrick from Cash Money Life. Veteran, father, husband, blogger and an all around swell guy.

Your credit report is one of the most important financial records you have when you are applying for a loan or trying to rent a house or apartment. But your credit report can also be [...]

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How Support the Relief Effort in Haiti

January 18, 2010 Quick Notes
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This information was provided by Kandis Bates, President, Invest in Others Charitable Foundation, Inc.
Following this week’s catastrophic earthquake and aftershocks in Haiti, we have heard from many of you who have asked how you can help the international relief efforts.  These horrific events remind us that natural disasters can strike at [...]

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Tax Tips For 2010

January 18, 2010 Tax Planning
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The Bush tax cuts are set to expire – and other big changes are poised to occur.
Do you see a warning light flashing? Americans with high net worth and high incomes are preparing for the likelihood of higher taxes in 2011 and subsequent years. High earners are almost certainly going to take the hit if [...]

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Choosing Between Traditional Vs. Roth 401ks

January 16, 2010 401K Planning
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The Roth 401(k) may appeal to workers willing to forego a tax break now in return for getting one at retirement. As its name implies, the Roth 401(k) combines features of a traditional 401(k) with those of a Roth IRA.  If you have access to both, which one is best for you?  Let’s take a [...]

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7 Safety Tips For Online Shopping

January 15, 2010 Dollars and Cents
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Whether you shop online routinely or infrequently, it will help to follow some precautions this holiday season as you hunt for bargains. The risk of identity theft rises as you offer more and more information about yourself online, so any shopping season is a time to be careful as well as resourceful. Here are some [...]

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Required Minimum Distributions Resume for 2010

January 14, 2010 Retirement Planning
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On December 23, 2008 the President signed H.R. 7327 into law, the “Worker, Retiree, and Employee Recovery Act of 2008,” which suspended Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) for 2009. This meant that if you were 70 ½ or older in 2009 you did not need to take an RMD in 2009. The law change was applicable [...]

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Municipal Bonds New Issue Mirage

January 14, 2010 Bond Commentary
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Total issuance of new municipal bonds may set a record in 2010, but the real story for investors is the composition of new bond issuance. Wall Street forecasts range from $415 billion to $450 billion in new municipal bond issuance for 2010, with most forecasts clustered towards the upper end of that range.

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Six Tips for Lowering Cost of Your Auto Insurance Premiums

January 13, 2010 Insurance Planning
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If you have not reviewed your auto insurance policy within the past two years, you may want to consider the following steps that could help you save money on your the cost of your auto insurance premiums. Although these tips are designed to be helpful, keep in mind that your driving record and the area [...]

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Earnings Preview

January 12, 2010 Market Update
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The year is off to a good start with stock, bond, and commodities markets posting modest gains. The general improvement in the economic data has been the focus of investors, but over the next few weeks, attention may shift to the fourth quarter earnings results and how well the economic growth translated into profits. The [...]

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Bentley Ferrell Rose Arrives!!

January 11, 2010 Quick Notes
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The day has finally arrived. Our 2nd son Bentley Ferrell Rose was born on January 11, 2010 at 11:12 a.m. weighing 7 lbs 13 oz. And this biased parent thinks he’s absolutely adorable-just as adorable (but not more) than our first, Parker.  Although it’s our second child, both mommy and daddy were nervous [...]

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The New Reward Credit Cards

January 11, 2010 Credit Cards
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You’ve heard about new laws on credit cards for 2010 in the media during the past couple months, and while it can be rather confusing on what everything is all about, the credit card industry is changing, and it’s changing fast. If you’re like me, and you can’t keep up, I wanted to show [...]

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Do You Need a Power of Attorney?

January 10, 2010 Estate Planning
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A Power of Attorney is a legal instrument that delegates an individual’s legal authority to another person. If an individual is incapacitated or mentally incompetent, the POA assigns a trusted party to make decisions on his or her behalf.  It’s hard to argue that anyone does not need a power of attorney.  Here’s what you [...]

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Tax Information Checklist: Get Ready to File Before The Deadline

January 8, 2010 Tax Planning
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Before you know it, the 2009 tax-filing deadline will be here again. Wouldn’t you rather be watching your favorite television show—or doing something else that you enjoy—on the evening of April 15, 2010, instead of rushing through your tax forms to make a midnight postmark? By organizing your tax information now and getting checklist together, [...]

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