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Your 401K is a retirement account that allows you to invest money with pre-tax dollars. In some cases, your employer may even match your contributions, essentially giving you free extra...
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There is much talk of the quantitative easing (QE) program and it’s eventual unwinding, but it’s what happens after interest rates return to normal that has many people on edge....
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Are Free Drug Samples Worth the Risk?
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Planning ahead, it might be smart to put together a rainy day fund for emergency expenses and potential unemployment. But how much should you put in it?
Texting while Driving Is Bad, But Daydreaming and Driving Is Even Worse
We have, by now, all seen a news report or read an article on how talking on the phone while driving, or worse still, texting, can lead to accidents. And...
PrimeRates Market Talk: No Data, No Problem
With the shutdown continuing, the markets keep taking things in stride. Maybe we should have the government shut down more often! Today will be another day with no economic numbers,...
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Even if your spouse doesn’t work, it makes sense for them to open an IRA and make contribution to it.
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Those high yields on Junk bonds may seem tempting, but are they a good investment to put in your portfolio today?
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