Ken & Daria's Your Money Matters

Ken and Daria's Your Money Matters Weekender

Should You Buy Municipal Bonds?

Wow! It was a tough week in the market as the Dow fell to its lowest level in almost two years. Does this make you think there are no worthwhile places to invest? Think again! One of our favorite types of investments in this type of market is municipal bonds. In fact, putting money into munis is one of the steps in our Recession Survival Guide. Of course, they’re not for everyone, but may be appropriate for more investors than you think—maybe you! Click here to learn if these bonds could be a wise choice for your portfolio now.

1.	A Mutual Fund for Every Investor
2.	How Much Allowance Should You Give Your Child?
3.	Credit Card Company Secrets!
4.	Social Security 101
5.	Top Financial Aid Myths

How to Choose the Right
Health Insurance Plan

Here’s the simple truth: Many people aren’t signed up for the best health plan for them and their families. We know the choices can be overwhelming, but selecting the right coverage is very important, especially with the ever-escalating cost of healthcare! We’ve broken it down for you and will walk you through the steps to make the best decision. We’ll also tell you what coverage to avoid and how to save on different policies.

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We hear it all the time; people don’t get involved with investing their money because they just don’t understand all the jargon. Not a big surprise to us—it’s almost as though investment professionals went out of their way to create the most confusing words to explain basic concepts. That’s why one of our favorite parts of Dolans.com is our glossary. It breaks down common money terms into simple definitions that will have you sounding like a Wall Street pro in no time. Anytime you read or hear a term you don’t understand, be sure to check here first!

Will Kits Won’t Get the Job Done

Unless you’re using them as a tool to get your information together in one place for a meeting with your estate planning lawyer, steer clear of “do-it-yourself” will kits—they’re oversimplified. If you’ve already drawn up your own will, have a lawyer spend an hour reviewing it. Don’t risk having the state take control of your life savings to save a couple hundred bucks. In many states, if estate planning documents are not properly drawn up and executed, they are invalid. Click here for our guide to drafting your will the right way.

How to Sell Your Home
When Homes Aren’t Selling

Existing home sales rose slightly in May, which is encouraging news if you’re trying to sell your home. Unfortunately, the real estate market is still rough and it will be for the foreseeable future. Here are our best tips to help you sell your home in this crummy economy.

Disaster Planning for Your Pets

The recent floods in the Midwest have been a sad, but important, reminder to make sure your family is prepared for an emergency—and that includes your pets. Here are 5 easy steps to take now that will make sure your furry friends are taken care of in the event of a natural disaster.

How to Shop for Super Deals
at Outlet Stores

Want to know my (Daria here) favorite shopping secret? Outlet stores! You can find fantastic deals on summer styles while avoiding the outrageous prices at the mall. Check out my tricks for making sure you’re getting the best-quality items AND the biggest bang for your buck.

Where Is Your Money Going?

Have you ever reached the end of the month, taken a look at your bills and wondered, “Where’d all my money go?” Well, answering that question is an important step to creating a do-able budget that puts your money to work. We’ve made it easy on you; simply plug your numbers in here.