Inflation: How to Beat it with Smart Financial Planning
Wed, 7/01/09 – 9:08 | 3 Comments

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Bulls, and Bears, and Hogs, Oh My!
Sun, 23/03/08 – 20:54 | 2 Comments
Bulls, and Bears, and Hogs, Oh My!

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Don’t forget Spartans! Where do Spartans figure into market gibberish? Nowhere (that I know of). Just had to give my alma mater (Michigan State) props for getting back to the men’s NCAA sweet sixteen for …

Should I Invest in Index Funds or Managed Mutual Funds?
Fri, 21/03/08 – 7:03 | 7 Comments
Should I Invest in Index Funds or Managed Mutual Funds?

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Let’s take a look at index funds and compare them to actively managed mutual funds. It’s important to understand the distinction between the two, because you may have the option of both …

Why do Some Mutual Funds Close to New Investors?
Mon, 17/03/08 – 20:30 | 2 Comments
Why do Some Mutual Funds Close to New Investors?

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You may have done your homework and found a great mutual fund to invest in, only to realize that it has been closed to new investors. This happened recently to me. In my …

4 Reasons why you should Brave a Tough Market
Thu, 13/03/08 – 20:54 | 2 Comments
4 Reasons why you should Brave a Tough Market

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A colleague and subscriber to 20somethingfinance recently asked me if there’s anything he should be doing with his 401K investments in light of the horrific market returns of late. Admittedly, it can …

Green Matters: 7 Ways to Cut your Heating & Cooling Bills
Sun, 9/03/08 – 13:47 | 2 Comments
Green Matters: 7 Ways to Cut your Heating & Cooling Bills

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One of the easiest, and most internally satisfying ways to save money is by being environmentally friendly. This is part 2 of a multi-part series entitled ‘Green Matters’, which will focus on how …

Jim Cramer: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Thu, 6/03/08 – 8:34 | 4 Comments
Jim Cramer: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

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You probably know Jim Cramer from seeing him on his popular CNBC stock picking television show, Mad Money. ’Cramer’ has quickly ascended to a position as one of the poster boys of the financial world, …

You may be Ready to buy your First Home, if…
Tue, 26/02/08 – 21:52 | 9 Comments
You may be Ready to buy your First Home, if…

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So, you have a decent income, you have a job you like (or at least don’t hate), you’re sick of renting, and thoughts of homeownership have been creeping into your head. Maybe one of …

Choosing Between a Traditional 401K and a Roth 401K, Part II: How will my Choice Effect Early Retirement?
Sat, 23/02/08 – 16:09 | 8 Comments
Choosing Between a Traditional 401K and a Roth 401K, Part II: How will my Choice Effect Early Retirement?

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In a recent post, The Complete Guide to Choosing Between a Traditional 401K and a Roth 401K, we discussed all of the factors that you should consider when …