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Do You Need Life Insurance in Retirement?
Published: 01/15/2012 by Kevin Mulligan in Insurance
Life insurance helps us protect our family if we pass away unexpectedly. But once we reach retirement is it really necessary?
How to Handle Winning the Lottery and Other Unexpected Windfalls
Published: 04/02/2012 by Kevin Mulligan in Money
Winning the lottery is a dream everyone has. You are far more likely to receive an inheritance. Either way, dreaming of a big payday is nice - but what would you actually do if you won? How would you protect your assets?
Is Gold a Safe Investment?
Published: 09/22/2011 by Kevin Mulligan in Money
Should a portion of your portfolio be in gold or other precious metals? How can you fight back inflation if you don't use gold?
The Lipper Average: Why This Mutual Fund Performance Metric is Meaningless
Published: 03/04/2012 by Kevin Mulligan in Money
The Lipper average is an oft-touted performance metric that mutual fund companies like to use to show off their performance. But is this average an accurate method to evaluate your mutual fund? Is marketing hype hiding poor mutual fund performance?
Price-to-Book and Value Investing
Published: 04/12/2012 by Kevin Mulligan in Money
Value investors like Warren Buffett seek for diamonds in the rough. One method of searching for undervalued companies is to buy shares in those companies that trade for less than what the company is worth. Find out how to calculate P/B ratio.
Should You Ignore Asset Allocation Advice?
Published: 04/14/2012 by Kevin Mulligan in Money
There are several rules of thumb designed to guide you in your asset allocation decisions. But will those rules of thumb work for your specific situation?
How to Help Your Parents Financially Without Going Broke
Published: 03/25/2012 by Kevin Mulligan in Money
Watching your parents financially suffer is emotionally draining, but offering all you have to help them out isn't financially wise either. Know your limits before you jump in with both feet. Here are three tips to help you help your parents.
Are You Retiring – Check Your Car Insurance Options
Published: 06/22/2011 by Bonnie Conrad in Insurance
Most of us spend our entire lives getting ready for retirement – saving money and dutifully watching our spending. But as the date for your planned retirement approaches, there is a lot to think about, and reviewing your car insurance is a must do.
How to Estimate How Much Money You'll Need in Retirement
Published: 02/10/2012 by Kevin Mulligan in Credit
Estimating how much money you will need to have saved up for retirement isn't an easy process. There are many variables that will impact how much saving you will need. Learn how to adjust your retirement plan based on future decisions.
Basics of Reverse Mortgages
Published: 12/24/2010 by Chris Blank in Mortgage
Reverse mortgages allow eligible homeowners age 62 or older to tap into the equity of their homes as a source of cash or available credit. Before you apply for a reverse mortgage you should at least understand their basic characteristics.
