Every day of our lives, we make assumptions. We assume that the people we encounter regularly will behave in a manner to which we are accustomed. We assume that if we take care of our cars, they will get us to where we want to go. In fact, we need …
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It's harvest time again. Of course, harvest season may not mean that much to you if you don't work in agriculture. Nonetheless, you can learn a lot from those who do - especially in your role as an investor.
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Generally speaking, if you're efficient at a particular task, you'll get good results without wasting effort. As you've already learned from your life experiences, it's usually far better to be efficient at something than to be inefficient - and that's certainly true with investing.
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If you're starting out as an investor, you might be feeling overwhelmed. After all, it seems like there's just so much to know. How can you get enough of a handle on basic investment concepts so that you're comfortable in making well-informed choices?
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You can get lucky by finding a parking meter with time left on it. You can "luck out" by having nice weather on your vacation. You can even be lucky at love. But when it comes to financial matters, you're better off not counting on Lady Luck - and focusing …
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It's unfortunate, but true: The elderly population may be the most vulnerable group in our society. In fact, in an effort to call attention to the problems of physical, emotional and financial abuse of the elderly, the United Nations has designated June 15 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. If …
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Summer isn't here yet, but it's getting close. And for many people, the arrival of summer means it's time for swimming at the local pool or lake. If you're just a casual swimmer, you probably don't have to adjust your diet before jumping in. But that's not the case with …
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Life is full of ups and downs - and the financial markets are no different. As an investor, you're no doubt happy to see the "ups" - but the "downs" can seem like a real downer.
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Have you recently received a pension buyout offer? If so, you need to decide if you should take the buyout, which could provide you with a potentially large lump sum, or continue accepting your regular pension payments for the rest of your life. It's a big decision.
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