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#484 5 Best iPhone Personal Budgeting Apps for 2016

Every adult, at some point or another, realizes a monetary budget is necessary to be financially successful. There are countless ways to do it, but being constantly aware of income, investments, spending and bills is practically a daily requirement. With the percentage of smartphone users rising ... see more

#481 Who Are Headhunters And What Do They Do

Headhunters, also known by the somewhat more dignified name of third-party recruiters, are executive search firms that specialize in filling mid- and high-level jobs at organizations ranging from giant corporations to small not-for-profits.As a profession in the United States, headhunting ... see more

#446 6 Retirement Planning Tips For Late Starters

Saving for retirement early is one of the most important things you can do to ensure the financial success of your future, and yet many people are unable to stick to a solid plan.Just 14 percent of those surveyed said they felt very confident that they would have enough money to live comfo... see more

#442 4 Ways To Cut Your Living Expenses

Even with the economy on the mend and the job market picking up steam, people are still struggling to meet their monthly expenses. According to a recent SunTrust survey, close to one-third of U.S. households that earn $75,000 or more are on the brink of financial disaster. The survey also found t... see more

#430 Using Life Insurance To Make Charitable Donations

Millions of Americans make donations of cash and property to the charities of their choice each year. However, while these donations can provide valuable tax deductions, many donors are left wishing that they could do more for the charities that they love and support. Some donors would therefore ... see more

#408 10 Providers With 401(k) Plans for Small Employers

Historically, small employers have steered clear of 401(k) plans for their employees due to cost and complexity. Providers that specialize in 401(k) plans for small businesses help make the task easier. If you are a small business owner considering initiating a 401(k) plan for you and your employ... see more

#401 Avoid Taxes on IRA Rollovers

When IRAs were first introduced by Congress in 1974, employees soon learned that they were an ideal place to deposit their qualified-plan money after they left an employer, as they provide both portability and greater freedom of investment selection. But a recent tax court ruling is likely to pla... see more

#373 Retire in Chile with $200,000 of Savings?

Chile spans 2,653 miles from north to south along South America's western coast. It is a geographically diverse country: Northern Chile is home to the Atacama Desert, the world's driest non-polar desert; in the southern region, you'll find lush forests and grazing land, volcanoes, lakes and a maz... see more

#341 Best Careers for College Grads in 2016

People go to college, people get bachelor's degrees – but, even then, finding a job is far from a sure thing. There are plenty of reasons why, but one is the availability of jobs.The University of California, San Diego Extension aims to help students – including adults going back to s... see more

#315 The Big Squeeze On Your Wallet

As the politicos in Washington continue to move the deck chairs around on the Titanic, ignoring the monster iceberg in plain sight, I'm keeping my eyes wide open. Here are a few tidbits from a recently published Social Security Administration factsheet: An estimated 161 million ... see more

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