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Have You Checked Your Retirement Account Lately?

If you haven’t already done so, now would be a good time to check your retirement accounts to ensure they are balanced appropriately and that you are contributing as much as you can.  The maximum contribution amount for 2012 is $17,000 and if you’re 50 or older, you can contribute up to $22,500 to your [...]

Should You Switch to an Online Bank Due to the Latest Fees From the Big Banks?

I must confess that I love watching consumers exercise their right to shop where they believe they’ll get the best value.  The latest article on MSN highlights that online banks are seeing large increases in new members as people, fed up by the latest fee hikes at commercial banks, shop around for better deals.  While [...]

Live For Today and Plan For Tomorrow

A good friend (and neighbor) and I have been talking about our retirement strategies and plans for years.  It usually consists of us standing around in the street in front of our houses comparing approaches and percentages in various accounts.  Don has been a great saver for much of his life.  Both he and his [...]

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For years, I’ve watched the real estate market around my primary and secondary homes.  At any one time, I can tell you what’s for sale and what the prices are.  Maybe I should have been a realtor because I really enjoy watching the market.  I’ve often thought about picking up an investment property to rent [...]