Why should you invest? Here are five good reasons
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Odd smells from the kitchen
Think you could eat 59 _ hotdogs? A 22-year-old fellow in Tempe, Arizona managed to gobble down that many and broke the world record of 53 _. Talk …
Women must plan (extra) carefully for retirement
If youre a woman, you have to be actively involved in your financial preparations for retirement – and thats true whether youre single or married. As a woman, …
Smart financial moves for college graduates
Its that time of year when students from across the country graduate from college. If youre one of them, youll be anticipating a new chapter in your life. …
Financial Tips for Newlyweds
It’s June – a popular month for weddings. If you’re getting married this month, you have a lot to think about: a rehearsal, a ceremony, a reception, and …
Investing for kids? Keep these dates in mind
If you have young children or grandchildren, you may want to start investing for them – and you should. As you invest, however, youll need to keep a …
Adventures in the garden
Did some sod busting this morning by digging up potatoes. Scratched around and below the plants for a few with my hand to see if I could find …
When do you need a trust?
None of us can predict the future – so if you want to make sure your family and other heirs receive what you want them to have, its …
A meal fit for a queen
Had our first tomato samiches of the year this weekend, Twas good too. Read with interest about Queen Elizabeth II visiting President Bush in Washington and having dinner. …
Smart financial moves can pay off after layoffs
If you get laid off or downsized, its unquestionably a tough break, and it can be stressful in many ways. However, if you make the right investment-related moves, …