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Caring for an ailing or aging parent is never easy, but the challenges only multiply when Mom and Dad live far away.
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1. Loyalty is overrated
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Can these arches stay golden if the economy tumbles again?
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Jim Maguire describes himself as being ahead of his time, and he's hardly bragging. In 2002, Maguire -- who managed software projects for large companies -- was consulting in Germany when he discovered "the next big thing."
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Shawn and Mary Kate DeRose live comfortably on a combined $133,000 income. They pay their debts, save for retirement, even have room to splurge on dinners out and high-end gym memberships.
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The financial crisis that destroyed some of the world's biggest banks and sent others to the brink of failure have changed Americans' idea of lending and borrowing. While most still seem to have no problems storing their money at banks small and large, a few trends indicate that everyone from consumers to some of the world's largest companies are straying away from large financial institutions as sources of funding.
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A major league pitcher dreams of throwing a perfect game. High schoolers eyeing the Ivy League study furiously in hopes of earning 2400 on the SAT. Meanwhile, Chris Peplinski is pursuing his own brand of flawlessness: an 850 credit score.
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Ready to embark on the quest for an 800 credit score?
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To ensure the best deal on any loan, aim for 780-plus on your FICO score. But, that's not always possible. Here are the minimum scores for the best rates on loans.
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The amount of credit card debt consumers are carrying dropped to an eight-year low and delinquencies continued to decline in the second quarter as consumers looked to shore up their savings.
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The person at your office who routinely brings in millions of bucks worth of business probably doesn't have to worry about job security. Or begging the boss for a raise. Or advocating for a promotion.
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Some U.S. states facing steep budget gaps have resorted to tax policies that could be harmful over the long term, a non-profit research group said Monday.
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Almost two years after the near collapse of the U.S. financial system, a sweeping reform package has finally been signed into law. Now the real work begins.
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Even after multiple crashes, investors still tend to pile into overheated sectors. From the Chinese economy to gold, a look at the biggest risks today.
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Question: Looking into the future of the American economy, I see tons of debt, the yoke of increasing social spending, pork-fed bureaucratic waste, the exporting of jobs and the importing of poverty. While this may paint a negative picture, I feel it's reality. We all want to be patriotic, but aren't there more fiscally responsible places to invest in that may offer a better landscape? --Dave, Bethlehem, Penn.
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Question: I'm trying to choose between two funds in my 401(k) that invest in the same sector. One has higher fees, but it also performs better. How can I tell if a fund's performance is worth the higher price? --Jordan, San Antonio, Texas
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Question: I'm within five years of retirement and currently have about 35% of my investments in bond funds. With rising interest rates a likely scenario, how do I stay diversified without exposing myself to a "bond bubble"? -- John Clay, East Helena, Montana
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Question: Are you familiar with something called a Plan B pension? Is it a legit investment and, if so, how can I sign up? --Lloyd, Decatur, Georgia
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Question: I've been trying to be a little more thrifty lately. I realize that a lot of the luxuries Americans have are "wants" not "needs." Basically, I'd like to balance my household budget so I don't end up with just $30 at the end of the month. I'd even like to start building some savings. Any suggestions? --Kim, Idaho Falls, Idaho
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Clive Palmer and his mining compatriots can claim credit for stymieing Aussie Labourites.
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Federal Reserve's ability to buy assets and spark inflation is unlimited.
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Tilting at windmills and convincing the IRS that a client's ex-girlfriend deep-sixed his paperwork.
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IRS computers grind out lots of incorrect notices demanding more tax. Here's how to fight the IRS computer matching machine.
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Sometimes, you can save money by doing it yourself. Here's help deciding when you need professional tax, estate or financial planning help.
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Don't worry about the Dow or home sales. Instead, automate savings, stay out of debt and make sure your documents are in order.
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Don't panic, keep copies of everything, prepare for a long wait on the phone and consider hiring a pro if the bill is big.
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Index investing isn't simple anymore, but Index Strategy Maps can help you find your way.
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Bonds--particularly Treasuries--might look like a safe haven in volatile times. Don't kid yourself.
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Thinking of selling before rates rise? First consider the state and local tax bite.
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Who says U.S. stocks have been duds the past decade? Not small-company specialist Michael Corbett.
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In a field full of conflicts, pension consultant EnnisKnupp always bragged it had no baggage. So much for bragging.
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Brian Timpone is making powerful enemies and setting off privacy alarms by exposing the real estate doings of the kinda-rich.
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For those who dare to think ahead, today's down market and low interest rates offer great tax saving opportunities.
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Is it proper for a friend to ask you to pay more based on your finances or tax
deductions?
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Joseph B. Alderman dreams of collecting ''reconveyance'' fees from every homebuyer. That is, except the buyer of his own home in Texas.
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Jack DeCoster's role in troubled Ohio egg producer became target for state enforcers. Owner of second Iowa farm was also involved.
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There's no estate tax this year, but tangled new income tax rules apply. Here's how to thread your way through the morass.
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How to avoid mistakes that could impact your retirement.
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Pension consultant that long touted its independence to join Hewitt Associates and Aon, which have brokerages and do underwriting.
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If you are among the estimated 1.3 million retirees too young to qualify for Medicare but fortunate enough to have employer-sponsored health care coverage, count your blessings. The next two years could bring a bit of a windfall.
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In this week's Realty Q&A, a retiree says his only debt is his $94,000 mortgage, and he wonders whether he should tap his 401(k) to pay off that bill. Lew Sichelman offers some advice.
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A roundup of top personal finance stories from MarketWatch.
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A MarketWatch report on Sept. 2 misstated how airlines usually handle changes to customers' flight plans in the case of a hurricane or other force majeure. They generally offer a refund. See the corrected story.
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As Hurricane Earl twists its way towards the East Coast ahead of the busy Labor Day weekend, the nation?s largest airlines are rolling out waivers that allow travelers to change flights without charge, but most come with specific stipulations.
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A MarketWatch story published Sept. 2 incorrectly identified the Wilshire 5000 Total Market Iindex. See the corrected story.
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Investing is complex rocket science that requires professional help -- at least that's what the professionals usually say. But a strong case can be made for investors following a design principle known as KISS, which in this case stands for: Keep it simple, saver.
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Children could be prevented from realizing their potential in school and, eventually, the labor force as consequences from the problem of home foreclosures last for years, a pair of Federal bank officials say in a conference on neighborhood stabilization.
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Many recession-battered employers passed on a bigger share of health-insurance costs to workers or made their benefits less comprehensive this year, even though premium costs grew only modestly, a new study found.
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Fixed-rate mortgages and 5-year ARMS are at record lows this week.
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Retirement plan participants are calming down, according to a Mass Mutual analysis of its plans. Only 4% of participants made changes to their 401(k) allocations in the second quarter, despite volatile a S&P 500 Index, which fell 11.4% over that time
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With most people striving to save money, cheap home insurance is something more people are exploring these days. If you are a new homeowner or if it is time to renew your existing policy, you would be wise to read the policy thoroughly and question any
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Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties continued to see upward movement in the number of bankruptcy filings last month.
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There's no foolproof way to know the future for Sigma-Aldrich (Nasdaq: SIAL) or any other company. However, certain clues may help you see potential stumbles before they happen -- and before your stock craters as a result. Rest assured: Even if you're
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Was July just a bump in the road to recovery? Investors seem to think so, and maybe they're right. When the Institute of Supply Management reported in July that its 'Purchasing Managers Index' had dropped to the lowest level of 2010, that was pretty
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Whether you're a beginning investor or a near-retiree, the importance of purchasing stocks that pay dividends cannot be overstated. Not only do companies that have quarterly or annual payouts provide you with a steady stream of income, they also have the
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Whether you're a beginning investor or a near-retiree, the importance of purchasing stocks that pay dividends cannot be overstated. Not only do companies that have quarterly or annual payouts provide you with a steady stream of income, they also have the
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Bulverde City Administrator John Hobson presented a revised version of the proposed Bulverde 2010-11 city budget during a public hearing Aug. 26. Hobson proposed a budget totaling $2,335,848 and an effective tax rate of 13.9 cents per $100 valuation. The
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Well, it finally happened: Ford's (NYSE: F) That's not much of a surprise, given that last August's numbers were juiced by the government's 'Cash for Clunkers' program, but what is a little surprising is Ford's August sales were down over 5% versus
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Arena Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: ARNA) Source: Company releases. There are a couple of differences in the deals: Orexigen's deal covers the U.S., Canada and Mexico, while Arena's deal is limited to the U.S. The breakdown of who pays for clinical trials
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Retirement plan participants are calming down, according to a Mass Mutual analysis of its plans. Only 4% of participants made changes to their 401(k) allocations in the second quarter, despite volatile a S&P 500 Index, which fell 11.4% over that time
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Study after study has shown that stocks with low price-to-earnings multiples significantly outperform high P/E stocks. Research from my favorite investing guru, NYU professor Aswath Damodaran, pegged the outperformance at anywhere from 9% to 12% per
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Dear Tax Talk, We loaned a startup corporation $25,000 in the form of a promissory note two years ago. It has not been able to repay the business loan and it does not look as though it has the potential to do so. The note could have been converted to
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Dear Debt Adviser, I have a bank credit card tied to rewards for a cruise line that I got a few years ago. I transferred a balance to this reward card. It has a balance of around $3,000. My problem is that approximately a year and three months ago I was
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Save money with students in training 1 of 8 There's an old saying: You get what you pay for. But when Christina Ferguson, a senior manager of production at the Bravo network in Los Angeles, went to a local massage school, she found that sometimes you get
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Resist the urge to high-five everyone in the cubicles next to you. Your stock may have just strapped on a rocket pack and taken off for the moon, but smart investors won't celebrate until they know that upward leap was justified. Without a fundamental
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At The Motley Fool, we poke plenty of fun at Wall Street analysts and their endless cycle of upgrades, downgrades, and 'initiating coverage at neutral.' So you might think we'd be the last people to give virtual ink to such 'news.' And we would be -- if
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Sometimes, opportunity comes buried in jargon that only a tax attorney could love. The new rules around Roth IRA conversions are an excellent example. I mean, I don't know about you, but terms like 'recharacterizations' and 'modified adjusted income'
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Who says that incumbents are doomed this year? AOL (NYSE: AOL) This partnership originally seemed to be headed nowhere. Google paid in 2005, securing the original deal in the process. The world's leading search engine eventually dumped that stake at a
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The news this morning that a Mariner Energy (NYSE: ME) Should we be buying stocks in the oil patch today? That part of my portfolio is already filled out, but if it weren't, I'd probably hold off for a while, at least until I had a little better
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Should We "Ditch" 401(k) Plans? The New School's Professor Teresa Ghilarducci, Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) CEO Dallas Salisbury, and Alex Brill from the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform take on 401(k)s and possible
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Many investors, especially during earnings season, seem to focus on the income statement. How much revenue was there? How much net income was there? Yet that focus can be dangerous, because the balance sheet actually tells us a lot about how the company
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- 3 days left to answer. Action Bar: Answers (2) Show: Member since: Total points: 690 (Level 2) Yes. Its 10% Service tax plus education cess @ 2% and SHEC @ 1% is applicable which comes to 10.3% 1 day ago by SANTOSH KUMAR Member since: 02 December 2009
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The concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) market has been long on promise and short on results. But there have been a few hopeful signs of late. Kleiner Perkins saw fit to invest . And shortly after that fund raise, . That's easily the largest CPV project in
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Retirement plan participants are calming down, according to a Mass Mutual analysis of its plans. Only 4% of participants made changes to their 401(k) allocations in the second quarter, despite volatile a S&P 500 Index, which fell 11.4% over that time
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Award-winning personal finance columnist and author Gail MarksJarvis cuts through the stock market chatter, investing hype and the get-rich-quick strategies that often leave people licking their financial wounds. If you're investing, saving for
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As an investor, it pays to follow the cash. If you figure out how a company moves its money, you might eventually find some of that cash flowing into your pockets. In this series, we'll highlight three big dogs in an industry, and compare their 'cash
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With thousands of stocks to choose from, the stock market can be daunting for new and experienced investors alike. Exchange-traded funds provide an easy way to instantly and affordably buy into whole sectors of the market, giving your portfolio
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I love reading the Ask Amy column. The syndicated columnist gives witty and straightforward responses to a wide variety of questions from her readers. In one of her recent columns, I was cheering the advice she gave to a woman complaining about money
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In 2000, General Electric posted its 100th consecutive quarter of growth in continuing operations. That's 25 years. Raise your hand if that sounds just a bit suspicious. Whatever business you're in, that feat just isn't possible unless your company's
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