But Do You Know What They Mean? – Financial Advisor Explains 3 Fees to Look for Under New Rule You wouldn’t authorize a company to dive into your checking account at will to withdraw money for undisclosed “services rendered,” right? “But that’s what many people are unwittingly doing with the retirement plans,” says […]
Why Taxes Are Your Biggest Expense and How to Get Them Under Control Most of us assume that our mortgage or rent, student loans, or child care costs eat up the majority of our income, but the truth might surprise you. Our biggest expense? Taxes, says John Vento. He offers tips on […]
Now That the Worst of the Recession Is Over Now that the recession has eased its grip on the economy, many Americans are starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. But financial counselor and bestselling author Eric Tyson warns we shouldn’t view the uptick in the […]
Expert Offers Tips for Taking Charge of Your Life The memes for the current economic recession have been “income inequality” and “the 99 percent versus the 1 percent” as the 106 million Americans earning $45,000 or less each year feel the most pain from job loss, foreclosure, underwater mortgages and […]
By Pamela Yellen Are you among the millions of Americas who have struggled to rebuild your savings since the recession? If so, there are simple, time-tested strategies you can use to spend less and save more. A new survey by CNNMoney found that many Americans are not saving enough for […]
Litigation is America’s fastest growing business because plaintiffs have everything to gain and nothing but a few hours’ time to lose, says Hillel Presser, author of “Financial Self-Defense (Revised Edition),” “Even if a case seems utterly ridiculous — like the man who struck and killed a teenager with his luxury […]
