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What’s Your Investing Mantra?

If a mantra is meant to center and calm a person, imagine what one could do for your finances! Instead of wasting time doing market research, our “investing” mantra helps you quickly determine which stocks are over-hyped and doomed to fail. Committing this simple phrase to your investing style will keep you one step ahead of Wall Street!

 

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Should I Rent or Buy in Today's Market?

Is It Better to Rent or Buy in Today’s Wacky Real Estate Market?

Housing prices continued to drop in March, as new home construction fell to a 17-year low. The real estate market is still a mess, and we think it will continue to get worse before it gets better. So, if you are looking for a house in the midst of such an unstable real estate market, is it better to rent or buy? We recently made this exact decision for ourselves. Find out what we did and let us help you make the right choice.

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Fed Survey

My husband has been told twice now that the Federal rebate checks we’re all getting this year will be taken back next year. Is this a rumor or could this actually happen?

First of all, many, but not all, Americans qualify for getting a rebate check. For those who will receive one, you can rest easy. We have checked all the IRS bulletins and talked to a few influential friends in Washington and have found no evidence of having to return the money next year. Click here for our special alert on what to do with your rebate check.

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Straight Talk Tip #82

For a great tool to help your child keep track of where money goes, check out Learning Resources’ Pretend & Play Checkbook. Your kids get pretend checks and a register, learn to make payments, calculate balances, and more. It’s available at Target. Remember, it’s never too early to start teaching your children about money!


Financial Check How to Correct Hospital Bill Mistakes
Health care prices are continuing to skyrocket and, if you require a hospital stay, the bills can really start to pile up. But did you know that 8 out of 10 medical statements have errors? Those extra fees could cost you BIG money! Here’s how to correct billing mistakes.




Estate Planning What to Look for in a Trustee
A trustee is responsible for managing your assets set aside for loved ones. That’s a very  important responsibility. Whomever you choose may be in charge of your money for years, so it’s crucial to pick the right person. Here are three key points to consider as you mull over potential trustees.




Debt Management How Much am I Spending?
Do you know where your money is going? Writing out all your expenses is an important step to creating a budget that works for you and putting your money to work. We’ve made it easy: simply enter in your numbers and let our calculator do the work for you.




Credit Alert for Women Credit Alert For Women!
Attention, ladies! It’s critical that you have a credit history of your own—including accounts separate from husbands or significant others. Read more on how to take action with our crucial tip.