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Dena Shapiro Frenkel: Tips for keeping holiday spending within your budget
As we enter the third holiday season after the onset of the “Great Recession,” American consumers may be battling penny-pinching fatigue. We’ve scrimped. We’ve saved. When do we get to […]
Dena Frenkel: Keep holiday spending within budget
As we enter the third holiday season after the onset of the “Great Recession,” American consumers may be battling penny-pinching fatigue. We’ve scrimped. We’ve saved. When do we get to […]
Frenkel: Don’t overlook converting old IRA to a Roth
This is the first year that many individuals will be able to convert existing IRAs (or workplace savings plans) to a Roth IRA. Income limits that previously prevented individuals or […]
Dena Frenkel: Pay attention to nations’ credit
There’s been plenty of attention paid lately to the battered state of consumer credit. But what happens when nations get low marks on their credit report cards? Like consumers, countries […]
Consider the risk you’re willing to accept
How much risk are you as an investor willing to accept? This is one of the most important factors that can affect the way you structure your portfolio and your […]
Divorce means money makeover
Couples who decide to divorce must deal with the daunting task of dismantling a life that was once a partnership. The emotional upheaval is intense because both parties must create […]
For some, now is a great time to buy a vacation home
Have you dreamed of owning a lake home, a cabin in the woods or a mountain retreat? Those who have weathered the recent recession and remain fiscally sound may be […]
For some, now is a great time to buy a vacation home
Have you dreamed of owning a lake home, a cabin in the woods or a mountain retreat? Those who have weathered the recent recession and remain fiscally sound may be […]
Helping you speak the language of finance
Just when you thought you’d mastered the lingo, here comes another wave of financial jargon to describe what’s going on in the markets today. To help keep you up to […]
Commentary: Use dollar-cost averaging to your advantage
The volatile stock markets we’ve endured over the past few years can be a serious challenge for investors. Have you held back from the markets because you lack confidence about […]
Manage your inheritance with care, planning
Inheriting money is typically a gift from someone close to you that deserves to be cherished and put to good use. If managed well, the benefit to you can far […]
Planning can reduce your wedding costs
According to Wedding Report Inc., more than 2.1 million weddings were held in the United States in 2008, and couples spent an average of $21,814 for their special day. That […]
