Financial Finesse Column
The Community Guide to Financial WisdomRead Financial Finesse the third week of every month in your ThisWeek Community Newspapers November 19, 2009 Guard your identity this holiday shopping seasonOctober 19, 2009 Help available to small businesses during difficult timesSeptember 18, 2009 Back to school on a budgetAugust 21, 2009 Back to school on a budgetJuly 16, 2009 Keep an eye on costs to maintain business healthJune 18, 2009 Mortgage refinancing options are becoming more attractiveMay 20, 2009 Tips and tools to navigate the economyApril 16, 2009 Provide kids with facts about economy and family financesMarch 19, 2009 Don't forget volunteer work at tax timeFebrurary 20, 2009 What to do with your tax refund? Think it throughJanuary 22, 2009 Managing your 401(k) between jobsI intended to let my 401(k) grow until retirement. Now, I now find myself between jobs, and that money would come in handy. Should I cash out? December 25, 2008 Loans Still Available, Despite Volatile EconomyAll I seem to hear about these days are financial bailouts and an ongoing "credit crisis." What does that mean if I want to buy a house? November 27, 2008 FDIC Protects Your Money, Even in Troubling TimesI'm alarmed by the turmoil in the financial services industry. Should I be worried about my bank deposits? August 28, 2008 August 2008 Financial Finesse columnWe just got married. Each of us is used to handling our own finances, so dealing with two incomes and two sets of expectations is a new experience. What can we do to make sure the financial side of our marriage goes smoothly? September 18, 2008 September 2008 Financia Finesse columnI am thinking about stating my own landscaping business. I am nervous though, because it's seasonal and I don't have any prior experience running a business. Any tips? June 19, 2008 Long-term care should be consideredI want to plan my retirement the right way, so I've talked to my financial adviser about my taxes, my mortgage and my investments. What am I forgetting? June 19, 2008 Long-term care should be consideredI want to plan my retirement the right way, so I've talked to my financial adviser about my taxes, my mortgage and my investments. What am I forgetting? May 14, 2008 Volatile markets offer opportunitiesThe stock and bond markets seem so topsy-turvy right now; how can I make a good decision about where to put my money? April 17, 2008, 2008 Many borrowers seeking FHA loansI'm reading a lot about the advantages of FHA loans, but I'm afraid they might be too limiting for the kind of home I want. Should I even bother to consider FHA? March 13, 2008 Avoid Housing Market Obstacles, Be Prepared by Getting Pre-approvedMy family has outgrown our home and would like to move into a bigger one, but we're afraid we won't be able to get financing. What is the best way to start the process? February 21, 2008 FHA Offers Borrowers Variety of OpportunitiesI've heard about FHA loans, but don't know much about them. Can you tell me more? January 31, 2008 Individual Retirement Accounts Pay Benefits at Tax TimeEvery year, investors look for ways to reduce their income taxes. And every year, many of them overlook one proven strategy: contributions to an individual retirement account. December 20, 2007 Holiday is a good time to help aging parents plan for futureThis is the time of year when many of us will travel home for the holidays, reuniting with family for a traditional feast or exchange of gifts. NOVEMBER 15, 2007 Plan now to ensure a happy retirementMedical advances are enabling Americans to live longer, healthier lives -- meaning many people can look forward to longer, more active retirements. However, a happy retirement depends not just on good health, but also on financial stability. OCTOBER 18, 2007 Reverse mortgages can leverage home equityWhat if you could receive the benefits of selling your home while living in it as long as you want? SEPTEMBER 20, 2007 529 savings plan helps to save for collegeWhile polls show the overwhelming majority of Americans believe a college education improves job prospects, they are increasingly worried about how to pay for it. AUGUST 16, 2007 Mortgage choices nearly endlessChoosing a mortgage is like shopping for a car. There are many makes and models, some with standard features, others loaded with options. Deciding which is right for you requires an understanding of your own financial needs and which products best meet them. JULY 19, 2007 Keep your credit healthyCredit is often easy to get, but it's not always easy to manage. While credit is a valuable financial tool that can expand your buying power, excessive debt can affect your ability to make timely payments, leading to credit problems and other financial woes. |
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