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Protecting Yourself From Fraud Jan 08, 2009

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As if the financial markets weren’t scary enough in 2008, here comes the story of a snake who decided to take advantage of people and subsequently make millions and millions of dollars doing it. Bernard Madoff, ole’ Uncle Bernie, created one of the largest Ponzi schemes ever. Basically, a Ponzi scheme is one in which […] Read more at http://www.moneyguy.com/2009/01/protecting-yourself-from-fraud

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Closing Out 2008 with a Challenge and Books Dec 16, 2008

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A 2009 Challenge: 2008 is coming to a close and this is the time of the year where we start planning those Resolutions on how we are going to make 2009 better than 2008. Below I have provided a few thoughts and links: If you are Unhappy… Make a Change If you are not happy […]

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Unusual Times require Creative Solutions Nov 21, 2008

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Next week is Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is a great time to catch-up with friends and family, but I am worried that this year’s big point of discussion is going to be the economy and the stock market. In this volatile time I wanted to provide you with some objective and analytical data that will help you […] Read more at http://www.moneyguy.com/2008/11/unusual-times-require-creative-solutions

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little money = BIG DEALS! Nov 14, 2008

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With all of the doom and gloom in the financial markets right now, surely you are asking: why in the world would I be talking about spending money? Especially when shows over the past few weeks have been concerned with ways to save money! Even bad situations can have a good side. In this economy […]

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Life Insurance 101 Nov 05, 2008

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Life insurance is one of the most controversial and, in my opinion, convoluted personal finance topics today. Even once you get past the eternal debate of term vs. permanent life insurance, then you must move on to determining how much life insurance you need, what method do you use to calculate that amount, and who […] Read more at http://www.moneyguy.com/2008/11/unusual-times-require-creative-solutions

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Time to Buy? Buffett vs Cramer Oct 24, 2008

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We have been riding this wave of volatility long enough that 7%-9% market swings do not have the same shock and awe impact they had a few weeks ago. This acceptance of the wild swings has provided me with an opportunity to step away from the initial emotional feelings that came from this roller coaster…. […]

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Thanksgiving is Around the Corner: Time to Harvest Oct 15, 2008

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Last show we talked about the silver lining of a financial crisis. This week I talk about the special opportunities that these down markets can offer. More specifically, if you did not catch it from the title of this post, I am talking about harvesting tax losses. More than likely, and probably by no fault […] Read the rest at http://www.moneyguy.com/2008/10/thanksgiving-around-the-corner-time-to-harvest

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The Silver Lining of a Financial Crisis Oct 01, 2008

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What a week! Actually, what a past couple of weeks! Obviously, it wouldn’t be too hard to harp on all of the bad stuff going on right now. So, instead of doing that, I would like to focus on some of the silver lining and maybe some of the positive things that could come out […] Read more at http://www.moneyguy.com/2008/10/the-silver-lining-of-a-financial-crisis/

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News Nightmares & Bank Debacles Sep 16, 2008

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So this is the question of the hour: What is going on? Or maybe the better question is: What got us into this mess? The real answer is a perfect storm with many moving parts acting together to drag down the financial markets. The more simple answer, although not necessarily the entire cause, is leveraged […]

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Cheese Grits, College Savings, Black Holes, and HELOCs Sep 09, 2008

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For most parents, saving for their child’s education is always a priority. With the volatility and uncertainty in today’s market, it has become a priority that is not so easy to fund. Most would agree that a hundred dollars here or a hundred dollars there, while not providing a full ride, would definitely help out. […] Read more http://www.moneyguy.com/2008/09/cheese-grits-and-college-savings-black-holes-and-helocs

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