Monthly Archive: March 2012

Mar 16

Shifting the Economic Burden: New Survey Finds Americans Recognize and Accept Responsibility for Their Own Financial Security

CFP Board survey shows Americans remain optimistic despite mounting financial pressures  Washington, D.C., March 16, 2012 – With the economy still shifting under their feet, Americans recognize that they have more responsibility than ever for their own financial security, including retirement, according to new research findings from Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. But …

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Mar 14

Setting Goals that Empower Your Financial Future

Setting Goals that Empower Your Financial Future Strategies for Creating Successful Financial Goals   Washington, D.C., Mar. 14, 2012 – Dreams – whether they be of winning this month’s NCAA Men’s Basketball tournament or securing the presidential nomination – cannot be achieved without first setting goals. Establishing goals is paramount to accomplishing any successful endeavor, including …

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Mar 12

Market may be up, but the scars of 2008 are fresh

Recently I was asked by The Associated Press about investors’ moods as we near the three year anniversary of the market bottom.  Soon, I will be releasing some additional information relating to retirement on my blog.  Read the article and my comments on www.Inforum.com at: http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/353618/publisher_ID/1/

Mar 07

Does the mere existence of women help men with their finances?

Before my wife, Ann, and I got married we discussed our finances and budgeting.  Being the money controlling person I was as a single man, I was very reluctant to have a joint bank account.  Ann explained to me the benefits of a joint account, and that once we were married, we should handle our …

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