Will presidential election year affect investors?
As you are no doubt aware, 2008 is a presidential election year. As a citizen, you may well have a great deal of interest in the election. But …
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Make some financial resolutions – and stick to them
If you make a New Years resolution, and you dont follow through on it, what are the consequences? It all depends. If you vow to learn French, but …
Avoid estate planning mistakes
If youve been investing for a while, you probably have learned to avoid key mistakes, such as making frequent trades based on short-term price fluctuations. But even if …
Were staying put…
Just did get the onion sets in the ground Saturday before the rains came. Wish I had bought a couple more bundles of the little onions now; they …
Christmas means family
The Christmas season seems to hit me with a vengeance in my more advanced years. The season starts too early and then, all of a sudden, it is …
Living the life of Riley
By Kristan Hoffman What looks like a panda, barks like a Beagle, and wont walk in the rain? Riley. Riley is my new puppy. Ive had him for …
Will subprime loan crunch affect you?
If youve even casually followed the news over the past several months, youve probably heard about subprime loans. But the issue can be confusing, and if youre like …
Making a list…
Looks like Brer Possum done come back ’cause he left his marking on the back porch last night while grazing on the sunflower seeds. The Mrs. says it’s …
Investments Can Make Great Holiday Gifts
Now that the holidays are here, you’re probably looking around for the right gifts for your loved ones. Of course, as you know, it’s not always easy to …
Own a business? Put your retirement,succession plans in order
If you own a small business, you probably laugh at the notion of a “9 to 5” workday. Unfortunately, many small-business owners work so hard, and are so …