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OK. $4-a-gallon is bad enough. But $7? Ouch!! That’s what at least one analyst predicts we’ll be paying by 2010, which may seem like a long way away, but it’s less than two years from now. Oil prices keep hitting record highs, and we expect gas to hit $5 by the end of the year, so this guy (economist Jeff Rubin) isn’t as far off as we would all hope. We’ve talked before about how you can offset these ridiculous prices by conserving gas, but we’re fast approaching the point where that isn’t going to be enough for a lot of people. You’re going to need more money. Impossible, you say? Actually, it’s not. Finding extra money is a lot easier than you might think. In fact, some of it could be right there in front of you. Read our 5 fantastic ways to find extra money (and we’re not talking about the quarter you found in pants you hadn’t worn in a year!). As the American population ages, more and more “kids” are taking care of their aging parents. If this isn’t you at the moment, chances are it will be in the coming years. It’s estimated that almost 45 million Americans already take care of their family and friends, and by 2030, one-fifth of Americans will be 65 or older. Having that important and timely money talk with your parents is something you must do, but it’s often not easy to initiate. For most families, “money,” “old age,” and “wills and trusts” are among the toughest subjects to broach. Our parents (like most of us) were raised not to talk about their money. Do it anyway. You just may help your loved ones hang on to more of their hard-earned money—and even some more of yours, because we often hear about children spending their own money to pay for their parents’ long-term care. We’ve been there ourselves, and even had some difficulties with Daria’s dad’s Alzheimer’s care. Let us help you avoid some of the same problems. Here’s what you need to know about this critical conversation.
Happy Birthday, America! Friday is July 4th, and this great nation will turn 232 years old. We love celebrating with cookouts and fireworks as much as anybody, but here’s another idea: Why not celebrate America’s independence by taking a few important steps to your own financial independence? Birthdays come around once a year (whether they are yours or America’s). That makes them an ideal time to take action on six smart moves that will help you get the most out of your money. Watch our video and let us walk you through what Daria does every year on her birthday. I (Ken here) even have a bonus Smart Money Move that Daria doesn’t know about yet! Oh, and we’ll be back on Friday with many more tips to help you become financially independent. Sincerely,
Ken & Daria Dolan P.S. We’re hard at work putting the finishing touches on the Premiere Issue of Straight Talk on Your Money! It’s chock full of our advice on everything from preventing identity theft (we’ll tell you how it happened to us) to a smart way to keep your money working for you in these tough times. Please don’t miss out. Join Straight Talk today and we’ll send you an email the moment it's ready! |
The market has been quite volatile so far this year. You have record oil prices, inflation concerns, low consumer confidence—not to mention a Presidential election in November. That’s a lot to digest, so we’d like to know what you think:
If you were hoping to travel this July 4th holiday but didn’t want to fork over the big bucks to fly, you may be rewarded for your patience. Our friend Tom Parsons, who tracks bargain airfares everywhere, recently alerted us to the first big sale in a while. 
One of the big reasons oil prices are out of control is because the U.S. dollar is weak. It’s been that way for some time, sparking several interest rate cuts and lots of financial headaches. How about a time out here! How do you invest with a weak dollar? What impact will this have on my portfolio? Well, we’re here to answer those questions with 
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