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#160 What Do Financial Advisors Do?

You may wonder what a financial advisor does with your money and how this professional decides on the best investments and course of action for you. This article breaks down, step-by-step, exactly what a financial advisor does. You'll understand what informs the advisory process and how the profe... see more

#138 Après Ski to Profit: Investing in a Swiss Chalet

Switzerland has long been revered for its pristine mountain landscapes, dotted with lovely villages that just happen to be home to some of the world's best ski resorts. Yet many Swiss nationals began to consider the dark side of their country's popularity among tourists when the booming market fo... see more

#120 Best Ways to Contact the Social Security Administration

Did you know that more than 2,700 rules govern your Social Security benefits? To help those who have to interpret the rules, there are thousands of explanations in the agency's Program Operations Manual System (POMS). Luckily, a significant number of those rules probably don't apply to you, but ... see more

#117 How The 2014 Obama Budget Could Affect Your Finances

At 244 pages, not counting supporting documentation, the 2014 Federal budget isn't exactly light reading (by the way, those supporting documents add 2,176 pages). For that reason, let's forgive the predominance of citizens who have never read the document. But, make no mistake - it's full of sugg... see more

#20 Study Abroad: Budget For Japan

Japan, famous for its cultural traditions and high-tech innovations, has become one of the top ten most popular destinations for U.S. students studying abroad. As the president of the Institute of International Education, Dr. Allen E. Goodman, says, "International experience is one of the most im... see more

#19 Hotels Vs. Airbnb For Vegas Visitors

If you have the idea that no real people live in Las Vegas, guess again. They do, and there's a great way to meet them – while saving money at the same time.Instead of fighting the crowds in a bustling hotel, rent a privately owned room from a Vegas resident through Airbnb, the online ac... see more