It doesn’t seem that long ago that people thought a useful, working hybrid was a pipe dream. A few young professionals …
Sudden death: What can you do to prepare?
Sudden death impacts young and old, rich and poor, family, friends, colleagues and strangers any time, any place. Suddenly, you …
Six tactical plays that will protect your retirement from inevitable economic crises
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 …