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By Ken Sweet
Posted on April 28, 2016

It might be the most important piece of financial information about you — and it’s finally easier for you to actually get a look at it. online pharmacy purchase tamiflu without prescription with best prices today in the USA Big banks and credit card companies are increasingly offering customers free access to their FICO score. This score — named after Fair Isaac Corp., the ... READ MORE

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By James K. Glassman
Posted on April 20, 2016

Shoppers love bargains, except when it comes to stocks. When a stock’s price falls sharply, few investors react with giddiness at the prospect of getting something for less. More likely — especially if they already own the stock — they respond with anxiety or cold fear. Rather than buy the stock, they’re more apt to sell it. buy synthroid online synthroid online no... READ MORE

Yes, you can negotiate at grocery stores

By Kyle James
Posted on April 08, 2016

The idea of negotiating a lower price at the grocery store is often something shoppers shy away from. Whether it’s the fear of rejection or embarrassment, negotiating is rarely used as a way to save money.Well, I’m here to tell you that if you know what grocery items to look for, and have the proper negotiating strategy in place, it can be successfully done. online pharmacy buy... READ MORE

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By Carole Feldman
Posted on March 31, 2016

Did you donate a car to a charitable organization in 2015, or some clothing to the church thrift shop? Maybe you made a cash contribution to your alma mater or in memory of a loved one.If you want to take a deduction for the donation, you have to itemize deductions on your tax return. But there’s more to it than that. First, you have to make sure the organization to which you’re ... READ MORE

Try to beat the market in 2016 with these

By Steven Goldberg
Posted on March 23, 2016

Even after the sharp sell-off so far this year, the stock market isn’t bargain-priced. But many stocks are cheaper than they were at the first of the year — making this a good time to beef up your investments in solid companies like the ones I recommend below. These five picks, in my view, ought to beat the market — whether the sell-off accelerates or ends today.I have a... READ MORE

Expert advice for these uncertain times

By Elliot Raphaelson
Posted on March 10, 2016

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Quinn on how to preserve your nest egg

By Elliot Raphaelson
Posted on March 02, 2016

Making your money last through retirement is harder than it used to be. We are living much longer, the rate of return for conservative investments is very low, and there is a great deal of volatility in the stock and bond markets. online pharmacy buy naprosyn with best prices today in the USA An excellent guide to help you reach your objectives is Jane Bryant Quinn’s new book, How to... READ MORE

Ways to reduce the risk of a dividend cut

By Anne Kates Smith
Posted on February 24, 2016

When investors think of dividends, they often think “safety.” Checks that arrive like clockwork come to mind.But a recent round of dividend cuts has given some income-seekers a rude awakening. Among the rudest: Kinder Morgan (symbol KMI), the energy pipeline giant, slashed its dividend 75 percent in December, cutting the quarterly payout from 51 cents a share to 12.5 cents. A... READ MORE

How to react to the stock market selloff

By Anne Kates Smith
Posted on February 19, 2016

There’s nothing like a market rout to remind investors of the importance of following the tenets of sound investing. The declines during January and February were doozies, making the start of 2016 a baptism by fire. In the first four trading days of the year, the Dow Jones industrial average racked up a loss of nearly 1,000 points, or more than 5 percent. Selling continued to... READ MORE

All about required minimum distributions

By Kevin McCormally
Posted on February 04, 2016

It’s a watershed year for the baby boom generation. In 2016, the first of the boomers — those born in the first half of 1946 — will reach age 70 1/2. Their present from Uncle Sam is a demand that they begin withdrawing funds from their traditional individual retirement accounts (IRAs) and employer-sponsored retirement plans, such as 401(k)s. If you’re among... READ MORE