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Two Kinds of Green
In the nineties, the cost of recycling and other "going green" costs were skyrocketing. Investors gave up on expecting decent returns from environmentally friendly investments. Times have definitely changed.
Post Retirement Expenses
Small businesses make up the vast majority of businesses in the United States. The number of small businesses is increasing rapidly as big corporations downsize and as more and more people realize that they can thrive as entrepreneurs.
Investments for Retirees in Rising Rate Environment
Increasing interest rates are good for those who live on the income generated from their holdings. The federal reserve has increased rates for the eighth time in the last twelve months, and most pundits think there are more raises to come.
Retirement Income For Boomers
How many of us can remember the good old days when Social Security, coupled with our employer’s pension plan, would provide a comfortable retirement. Of course, the average life span post-retirement was about 3-5 years, but at least there was a sense of comfort.
Cost-Free Transfer Can Breathe Life Into Inusrance
If you, like so many others, purchased variable life insurance coverage, you are probably disappointed. Between poor market performance and contract costs, many of these policies have values well below the amount invested.
2007 – Gonna Be O.K.
What is next year going to be like for investors and savers? Guess what, no one really knows, but there are factors that give us confidence in predicting what the coming year will bring.
New Tax-Deferred Retirement Annuities
If you invested $1,000,000 in an S & P 500 Index fund in 1999, by 2005 you would have a value of $849,183. If you were retiring in 2005, you would be less than pleased; at 6% your annual income would be $50,450.
The Academics of Investing
Recent information has provided insight into the methods used by some of the best investment minds in the world.
Avoid These Common Investing Mistakes
We found some interesting results of a study conducted by members of the Chartered Financial Analysts Association. These are the folks who make investment decisions for large investors such as banks and mutual funds.
Cost-Free Transfer Can Breath Life Into Insurance
If you, like so many others, purchased variable life insurance coverage, you are probably disappointed. Between poor market performance and contract costs, many of these policies have values well below the amount invested.
Save Taxes, Earn Income & Reward Charity
In today's low interest rate environment, it's difficult for many people to generate enough investment income to meet their needs. There is a way to accomplish this and help a worthwhile charity at the same time.