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#459 10 Retirement Savings Myths That Won’t Go Away

Discussing retirement savings is almost like speaking in a different language, especially if you're unsure about your current savings plan or have little knowledge about investments.If you're confused about the different retirement investment vehicles or don't know how to save for retireme... see more

#419 How Quicken Loans Mortgages Work

For some consumers, meeting with a mortgage lender face-to-face provides peace of mind. But the popularity of online mortgage companies shows that plenty of folks are perfectly comfortable applying for a loan long distance.The largest of the Internet-based firms is Quicken Loans. These day... see more

#348 The 10 Most-Expensive States for Long Term Care

As the average lifespan increases, more people are planning for a longer time spent in retirement. But there's a huge need that people often ignore when planning for their golden years: long-term care.Most of us envision spending our old age sitting on the porch surrounded by family member... see more

#295 A Million Dollars Isn’t What It Used To Be

We all share a common goal: to grow our nest eggs and make sure they last over the long haul. Our generation was taught to live off the interest and never touch the principal, but interest rates for CDs and Treasuries no longer allow for that. Frankly, they don't even keep up with inflation, so w... see more

#291 6 Characteristics Of Successful Apps

Not since the dot com days have there been so many technology startups as in the past few years. The rise of mobile technology and innovations such as cloud computing have spurred this latest round of tech entrepreneurship. Not every new company or product makes it, but many successful startups s... see more

#288 Medicare Part D Changes in Paying for Drugs

Here's some not-so-great news for America's aging population: For people with Medicare Part D coverage, a subtle change could result in them paying significantly more for their prescription drug coverage. It all comes down to one single word: coinsurance.Coinsurance vs. CopaymentThe differ... see more

#286 An Introduction To Target Date Funds

Target date mutual funds can be an alternative to bonds and CDs for investors who do not wish to actively manage their savings. This is because these funds periodically reallocate their holdings to a more conservative mix over time as the fund holder approaches the target date – usually retirem... see more

#265 How Grant Cardone Built a $350M Real Estate Empire

At the age of twenty-five, Grant Cardone came out of a rehabilitation treatment center for a horrible drug problem. Five years later, he became a millionaire. Today, Cardone, 57, is an internationally renowned sales trainer. His primary company, Cardone Training Technologies, provides Fortune 500... see more

#240 Pay Less For Medicine By Not Using Health Insurance

You might be paying more for your prescriptions at the pharmacy if you use your health insurance than if you pay cash out of pocket.How can that be?Say your doctor prescribes a generic drug and, using your health plan, your copay for generics is $10 per 30-day suppl... see more

#215 Estate Planning: Living Trusts vs. Simple Wills

You have worked hard your whole life to build your savings and after all is said and done, want to pass your estate down to your heirs. If you're not careful, this process can go painfully wrong. Fees, taxes and legal costs set you back and it's possible that your heirs don't receive what you had... see more

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