Our government is on the verge of collapsing under the weight of its own debt. With national debt totaling more …
Dual Citizenship: Are you ready?
Although we’re all proud to be American, and most of us will never leave, some of us cannot bear the threats …
Phone scams aren’t just out to get the elderly
By Jim Bissett, The Dominion Post, Morgantown, W.Va. In today’s world, we talk with our thumbs. Especially that kid we …
Tips to turn kids into money masters at any age
(BPT) – Most kids start learning about money earlier than a lot of people think–and it’s usually from watching their …
Get Schooled on Finances: Why Women Should Make Financial Education a Priority
I’m not sure how our Self-Reliance Central readers feel about this research and advice from Northwestern Mutual and Forbes Insights. I’m …
WWYD? – With a ‘skimmer’ at a bar
A popular type of credit card fraud is known as skimming. This occurs when a thief procures a victim’s card number using …
It’s Single Working Women’s Week – So check your Social Security situation
By better understanding your benefits as a single woman, you can capture more Social Security income over your lifetime. According …
Lowering your dental bills…in Mexico?
If treatments from your local doctor are pricey, treatments from your local dentist can be downright outrageous. Here in America, …
Three lifestyle benefits of the reverse mortgage
Retirement lifestyle is all about choices. Do you wish to refinance your home to create monthly income or is it …
How to Make Money with a Japanese Candlestick Chart
By Guest Author Meir Barak* The Japanese candlestick method is retro and amazing, and started in…the 18th century! The method …
Three Ways Paying a Fee Makes Sense
Fees, charges and financial disclosure are the hot topics in the advisory world in 2015. The public has become aware …
Low-cost active funds outperform high-cost peers over time
Executive Summary The Active/Passive Barometer, introduced at Morningstar’s annual Investment Conference in Chicago this week, measures the relative performance of active …
Thanks to this stubborn songwriter, tax receipts aren’t absolutely necessary!
It’s a little known fact, and one the IRS wants you to forget, but receipts are not always necessary to …
Investing in education – Your 529 questions answered
If you withdraw money from a 529 savings plan without using it for education, you’ll pay a 10 percent penalty. …
Stolen wallet? Limit the damage up front
Your wallet is stolen? Within days the thieves could run up huge debts, max out your credit cards, apply for …
Slay your energy vampires!
Your phone charger, toaster and TV look innocent enough, but do you realize they’re robbing you blind? In fact, all …
SSA has obligations when your family member dies
I’m sure as a self-reliant person you have an action plan in place for when you or a family member …