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Retirement Planning for the Long Lives of Women

Historically, there has been a gender gap in retirement planning due to unequal wages, informal services and interruptions in careers, but according to a recent study, women are beginning to close the gap in retirement plan account balances and savings rates on their male counterparts.

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Retirement Adventures: Living Abroad

A number of senior baby boomers with a sense of adventure after years of workplace stability are expanding their search for the perfect place to settle down in retirement to destinations outside of the United States. According to the Social Security Administration, more than 346,000

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Refinancing Your Loan

Mortgage refinancing gives homeowners the opportunity to reduce the overall amount interest owed or monthly payments. If interest rates have fallen, the home has been remodeled, your credit score has improved or are interested in switching your loan type, then you may be considering refinancing

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Reduce Your Home Energy Expenses

Are your current water and power bills blowing your budget? Looking for some easy ways to cut your monthly expenses? Interested in ”going green” and cutting your personal carbon footprint? Here are a few simple strategies can help you reduce your home energy consumption, limit

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Rebuilding Your Credit with a Secured Credit Card

Credit Cards can be a frightening financial tool, but when used correctly they can help build a solid credit history and credit score so you can qualify for affordable home mortgages and business loans. If you’re just starting to build a credit history or aim

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Real Estate Tips for Buyers and Sellers

If you are looking to buy or sell a house, here are some real estate tips to help you negotiate an advantageous deal for all parties involved: Price it Right Price it high and negotiate down or price it low and look desperate. Perhaps those

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Real Estate Investors need to be Financially Literate Too

As the complexity of commercial and investment real estate products and services increases, so does the knowledge base required for the real estate investor. Real Estate investments are substantially more complex than that described by the basic economic transaction model. We will explore the financial

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Real Estate and Retirement Planning

When you sit down with your financial advisor to plan your retirement, remember to assess the value of real estate ownership and investment as tools to maintain your lifestyle or pay your expenses. Owning real estate can keep a roof over your head but it

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Protecting Your Mobile and Online Banking Activities

I was not long ago that the only way to deposit or withdraw money from your bank account required a time consuming visit to your local branch office. Then came the ATM machine, which laid the groundwork for quick and easy electronic banking. Today, we

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Protect Your Home Ownership with Title Insurance

Great, you’ve purchased your first home or maybe you’ve just refinanced your mortgage, but what are all those fees and charges in your closing costs? One cost you may find buried in your paperwork or purchased on the recommendation of your real estate broker is

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Protect & Prolong Your Retirement

The global market recovery is limping along, however, near-zero interest rates have plagued bond returns and potential growth in retirement income. Current retirees and baby boomers looking to make a final push for extra savings don’t have much time for retirement funds to recover from

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Planning Your Retirement? There’s an App for That!

Most Americans are finding their current savings is not going to last for a lengthy retirement. Though it’s never too late to start, the sooner you begin saving, the more time your money has to grow. To address these shortcomings, it is necessary to understand

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