One of the most important decisions for a newlywed couple, a family in transition, or anyone who relocates to a new city is whether to buy or rent a home. People often say that they…
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State of the Markets
This blog is part of a larger white paper we’ve recently published titled: Opportunities and Risks in 2011. Click on that title to read the full version. As always, I won’t make any predictions for the…
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Important 2011 Tax Update
I attended the Financial Planning Association’s 2011 Current Tax Issues and Planning Strategies Seminar last week. Below are some items of interest: Individual tax rates will remain 10%, 15%, 25%, 28%, 33%, and 35% through…
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Bond Market Update
Since the second round of quantitative easing (QE 2) was announced by the Fed, US bonds as a whole (whether corporate or government) have been under pressure. It appears that the market is finally tuning into…
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Car Insurance: Rid Yourself of Unnecessary Features
Car insurance is like death and taxes – an inevitable part of life. However, the insurance companies are well-schooled at finding the consumer’s weak spot, creating add-ons to coverage to fit said weakness, and marketing…
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