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#471 Will Hulu And Netflix Replace Cable?

The ease and accessibility of online video and streaming services poses a threat to the cable industry's standard model of television programming, making strategic competitors out of third-party broadband sites. Long-time cable customers are ditching their providers and turning to the internet fo... see more

#455 Student Loan Reality Check

With college students back in classes for the fall semester, their parents can only hope that they are making the best use of their time and money. There is a lot at stake -- the amount of student loans outstanding is approaching $1.3 trillion, having mushroomed by over 50 percent in less than th... see more

#454 Have You Done Your Retirement Arithmetic?

When it comes to how much money you will need in retirement, the only number that counts is the number 10. As in 10 times your final salary.That's the word according to Fidelity Investments – or, more precisely, the amount the investment management firm says you will need to have saved ... see more

#428 The Pros and Cons Of A 30-Year Mortgage

The 30-year mortgage is the most popular home mortgage in America, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. In February 2015, more than two-thirds of all mortgage applications, and 86% of all purchase applications, were for a 30-year mortgage. But many of those people are no doubt paying mo... see more

#388 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a New Home

Buying a new home can be one of the most exciting and equally one of the scariest times in a person's life. Everyone knows that buying a home is a major purchase, but when people hear the phrase "low interest rates," it often pushes them into a purchase decision they might not want. However, list... see more

#347 Top 5 Things To Do When You Retire

It's certainly possible that you've been so busy – with children, work and personal relationships, as well as investing and other arrangements – all your life that you haven't had time to think about what you want to do when you retire. Retirement always seems so far off, even if it's only a ... see more

#345 Pros And Cons Of A Health Savings Account (HSA)

A Health Savings Account (HSA) is like a personal savings account, but the money is used only for qualified healthcare expenses. The account can be set up with you as the sole beneficiary, or for you plus your spouse and/or dependents. Established in 2003 as part of the Medicare Prescription Drug... see more

#221 If You Live In One Of These 11 States You May Be Flunking Finance

Financial literacy is the ability to use knowledge and skills to make effective and informed money-management decisions. Personal financial literacy includes everything from balancing a checkbook to long-term retirement planning. While literacy – the ability to read and write – is a fundamen... see more

#205 Knowing When It's Time to Switch to a Robo-Advisor

I recently had a conversation with my mother about her firing her financial advisor and switching to a robo-advisor. For many years, she's enjoyed a friendly relationship with her advisor. She gets baseball tickets, theater seats, and an elegant holiday party every year. Mom has access to ... see more

#181 Home Depot Vs. Lowes: The Home Improvement Battle

If you ask someone to name the leading home improvement retailer, they will most likely answer either Home Depot or Lowe's. These two competitors have been the twin giants of their industry for decades, sharing the first and second positions in the hierarchy of the world's largest home improvemen... see more

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