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Money Under the Mattress?

Ken Dolan — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:12:00 GMT

With today's struggling economy, it's important to have some money set aside for emergencies or unexpected expenses. But where are the best places to stash your cash? Instead of sticking it under the mattress, consider these 5 sources that put your money to work making you even more!

9 Secrets to a Million Dollar Retirement

Ken Dolan — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:31:00 GMT

Think saving for a rich retirement is more of a fool's errand than a realistic goal? Think again! With a little planning and our tips, anyone can put their retirement dollars to work securing a millionaire future. Get started now!

Daily Dish Tip: Know How Your Bank Calculates Your CD Interest

Ken & Daria Dolan — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:53:54 GMT

To get the best return on your CDs (certificate of deposit), make sure you know how your interest is being calculated.

Your CD interest can be compounded daily, monthyly, quarterly, semi-annually or continuously.

The method used will have a definite impact on how much money you earn, so make sure you know how your interest is being calculated.

Retirement Plans 101

Ken Dolan — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:15:00 GMT

If you're looking into retirement savings options, we say, bravo! Too many people don't take advantage of the different plans that are offered. I (Ken here) understand it can be confusing, so I put together a little Straight Talk tutorial. Join me for a lesson in what plans are out there and which one could work for you.

How Interest Rates Really Work

Ken Dolan — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:00:00 GMT

It's big news every time the Federal Reserve makes a decision regarding interest rates, especially now! Lost in all the hoopla are some important points. Well, we have the real story. Watch this video and let Daria tell you - in plain English! - how interest rates work and what it all means for your CDs, bonds and other investments.

Daria's Money Secret

Daria Dolan — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:04:05 GMT

The time has come for me--Daria here--to share a little personal secret with you. I'm doing this especially for the women in our audience. Don't make the same mistake I made when it comes to your money.

Investing With a Weak Dollar

Ken Dolan — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:35:00 GMT

You may think you aren't affected by the falling dollar - after all, many of us don't fly to Paris or Rome on a regular basis. But the truth is it poses a lot of problems for all of us in the U.S., and we don't see it getting better any time soon. Luckily, it's not all hopeless - you can still earn a profit in our unstable economy! Let's take a look at how a weak dollar impacts you now and in the long term, and the smart money moves you should make to boost your portfolio.

Warning: Municipal Bonds Might Not Be as Safe as they Seem

Daria Dolan — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:16:49 GMT

Back in the beginning of the summer we started getting worried about the ability of states and municipalities to continue paying interest and principal on their municipal bonds in this economic downturn.

A startling admission in a letter sent to the SEC by an employee of one of the big ratings firms reveals that your municipal bonds might not be as safe as you thought they were.

Just when you think you know it all, a bombshell like this lands in your lap, destroys your comfort zone and changes the landscape around you.