Many seniors and boomers were hoping that congress would step in and postpone the required minimum distributions for 2008. Although, they did not; last December “The Worker, Retiree and Employer Recovery Act of 2008” was signed into law. According to the Act, boomers over 70½ or older will not be required to take a required …
For those who wish to upgrade their life insurance or change to annuities, one of the biggest considerations is doing so without incurring tax penalties. Certainly this can be challenging in good economic times but when economy is bad there can be additional difficulties. At the same time, the life insurance industry is taking advantage …
Individuals who use a 401k to save for retirement must understand how their plan works in order to get the most benefits offered by this type of savings plan. How you manage your 401k from the beginning will prove to be important when the time comes to withdrawal money from your account. Here we look …
The U.S. now has more Czars (31+ and growing) than Russia did (18) in it’s entire 400+ year history. Who needs Congress? More than 31 appointees by Barrack Obama into extremely powerful positions reporting directly to him without any Congressional hearings, approval, or oversite. The first Czar appointed (the “Car Czar”) has now resigned under …
Twitter is more than just for social networking and marketing: it is a great place to find investment tips. You don’t want to follow just any Tweeter, however, because many are scams or novices that are trying to make a fast dollar. To help you get good investment information, here are 22 investors you need …
Vacations are fun, but they can cost a pretty packet. Don’t blow your budget on a vacation. Read our tips for enjoying a relaxing holiday for less. Many people tend to find that their budgets go haywire when they go on vacation. Vacations can be expensive, but savvy holidaymakers know how to enjoy a relaxing …
Baby Boomer is a term to describe people born during the post-World War II baby boom between the years of 1946 to 1964. This generation’s childhood and much of their adulthood was technology-free and even in our age of current computer application craze some Boomers are still hesitant to get online. But they might be …
It may seem like an overwhelming task to purchase health insurance for your family because there are many providers and plans to choose from these days. It is important to take insurance shopping seriously and give yourself the time you need to investigate what your family needs and which company and plan can provide for …
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In light of the recession scare and the housing crisis and the high unemployment rates, many entrepreneurial types are choosing to venture out on their own to provide security for their family by setting up their own business. There are more new businesses being established than ever before but honestly the task is not one …
In today’s tough economic times, it is important to have a little money stashed away for unexpected expenses. Prices are rising and wages are falling, therefore it can be quite tough to save and put away money. It is important to try to put some money away, even if it is not a huge amount. …
