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Investors Can Learn Much From Super Bowl Teams

Issue: January 2012 by .

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It’s almost Super Bowl time again. And whether you’re a sports fan or not, you can probably learn something from the Super Bowl teams that you can apply to other endeavors—such as investing. What might these lessons be? Take a look: Pick players carefully. Super Bowl teams don’t usually get there out of luck; they’ve [...]

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Do Men and Women Invest Differently?

Issue: October 2011 by .

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Several years ago, a book titled Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus was quite popular. As the title suggests, the book argues that men and women are vastly different from each other, particularly in their emotional needs and in the way they communicate. While not everyone agrees with the notion that men and [...]

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Women Business Owners Need Retirement Plans

Issue: September 2011 by .

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If you’re a woman who owns a business, you’ve got plenty of company. In fact, women own more than 10 million U.S. companies, and women-owned businesses account for about 40 percent of all privately held firms in the U.S., according to the Center for Women’s Business Research. Clearly, the good news is that women like [...]

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Like the Weather, Hot Investment Can Cool Off

Issue: July 2011 by .

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We’re in the “Dog Days” of summer, traditionally the hottest, steamiest time of year. But, in a few weeks, the temperatures will begin to cool down. Nature isn’t alone in this heating-and-cooling pattern —you can also find evidence of it in the investment world. To be specific, today’s “hot” investments can lose their sizzle quickly, [...]

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Can You Save for Retirement and Education?

Issue: June 2011 by .

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The school year has come to a close, which means that if you have young children, you are now one year closer to college days—and college bills. At the same time, you are moving nearer to your own retirement. Can you save for college while you put money away for retirement? Yes—but it will take [...]

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Own a Small Business? Consider These Retirement Plans

Issue: May 2011 by .

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For a variety of reasons, many people, particularly those in the baby boom generation, are considering retiring later than they might have originally planned. If you’re in this group, you’ll want to take full advantage of those extra working years by contributing as much as you can to a retirement plan that can help you [...]

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Looking for Income? Consider Premium Bonds

Issue: April 2011 by .

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As an investor, you want your money to grow so that you can achieve your important goals, such as a comfortable retirement or college for your children. But you may also invest to increase your cash flow. In fact, without a strong cash flow, you may be forced to dip into your growth-oriented investments to pay [...]

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Are Your Investments Getting Enough Exercise?

Issue: March 2011 by .

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Now that spring is here, you may find it easier to get outside to run, bike or take part in other physical pursuits that you enjoy. As you know, the more active you are, the more efficiently your body will work. And the same can hold true for your investments: The more exercise they get, [...]

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Go Beyond Employer’s Life and Disability Policies

Issue: February 2011 by .

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If you work for an employer who offers a benefits package that includes life insurance and disability income insurance, consider yourself fortunate. But you can’t necessarily consider yourself fully protected. And if you don’t have appropriate life and disability insurance, your long-term financial goals could be at risk. Life Insurance: How Much Is Enough? The [...]

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How to Choose a Financial Professional

Issue: January 2011 by .

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As you navigate the financial world, you’ll most likely deal with a wide array of investment choices, constantly changing tax laws, estate-planning issues and other areas. And then, to make things even more complex, you’ll have to consider your own risk tolerance, time horizon and individual goals. If you’re like most people, you don’t have [...]

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