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Investment Fraud 101

Posted on 05/5/2010 by | Archived Contributor | Comments

Money & SavingsThe economic crisis has not only left financial investments very complicated, but has also left ample opportunities for scam artists. The most recent Inside E Street episode talks to experts about how consumers can protect themselves from dangerous situations arising when investing. Make sure to check it out. http://c.brightcove.com/services/viewer/federated_f9/24025409001?isVid=1&publisherID=9425444001

Notable News for December 3

Posted on 12/3/2009 by | Archived Contributor | Comments

Money & SavingsThis headline from the Wall Street Journal caught my eye this morning: “What Should You Do With Your Money in 2010?” Wouldn’t it be nice if you could have a heart to heart with six different financial advisors and see what they had to say about investing next year? Since that is probably not feasible for most of us, a Dow Jones reporter did the hard work for us! Check out the article for answers from six different advisors on …

Friday Morning News at AARP

Posted on 11/20/2009 by | Archived Contributor | Comments

News RoundupsAre you getting all the medical screenings that are recommended for you? An article from U.S. News and World Report posted yesterday discusses a report (prepared by the CDC, AARP and AMA) that says only 25 percent of adults age 50-64 are getting recommended preventative health screenings – such as those for cancer and cholesterol levels. Since middle aged adults are the most likely to develop chronic diseases, these preventative measures are all the more important. Check out the article …

Reverse Mortgage Question Answered

Posted on 11/16/2009 by | Archived Contributor | Comments

Money & SavingsThere is plenty of useful information for you in the Wall Street Journal’s online “Ask Encore” page from this weekend. First, AARP provides the answer to a reader’s question on reverse mortgages: why aren’t the interest charges and fees on reverse mortgages tax deductible? According to the answer from AARP, it’s because with a reverse mortgage, the “actual payment” doesn’t happen until the borrower sells their home or dies – so the borrower cannot claim a tax deduction until that …

Questions to ask investment advisors?

Posted on 04/24/2009 by | General News | Comments

Money & SavingsInvestors frequently get invited to lunch seminars that promise to educate them about investing strategies or managing money in retirement–often with an expensive meal provided at no cost. Just because someone buys you breakfast, lunch or dinner doesn’t mean you have to buy what they are saying–or selling. Invitations to Free Lunch Seminars can be tempting. But before you accept, make sure ask a lot of questions such as: What are the risks of this investment? Will my investment be …

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