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New survey shows retirement savings full of unexpected bumps

A quarter of the people who participated in a new survey say unexpected family finances offset retirement funds.

Unemployment crisis for law school grads deepens

The job crisis for recent law school graduates just keeps getting worse. Now, graduates from some of the nation's top law schools are having trouble finding jobs. Read more »

April 10, 2013

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90 percent of Americans underestimate 401(k) fees

Fees related to a 401(k) can cost a median-income household about $155,000 over a lifetime. Read more »

April 10, 2013

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USDA expands efforts to reduce rural poverty

The USDA recently announced that it will be expanding a federal program intended to reduce poverty and improve life in rural areas. Read more »

April 9, 2013

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Hyper consumption: Consumer mindset leaves U.S. and individuals vulnerable

Seeing how big consumer culture has become and how it affects not just nations, but individuals, can help people make better choices about how they spend their money — and their lives. Read more »

April 9, 2013

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Balancing act: Is the workplace really ruder, or are people too sensitive?

I recently wrote about a survey that noted an increase in rude behavior in the workplace. But one reader says heightened sensitivity, and not necessarily rudeness, is the problem. Read more »

April 9, 2013

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Dave Ramsey says: Spending too much money for date night

Dear Dave, Is there ever a time you should dip into emergency fund savings in order to pay off your home early? Eric Dear Eric, The only time I would advise this is when your emergency fund is... Read more »

April 8, 2013

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Student loans trap parents, too

Borrowers who are age 60 or older are the fast-growing age group for education loans, and one in 10 of them is delinquent on a student loan debt. Read more »

April 8, 2013

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Mint tools will soon merge in personal online banking

The hugely popular personal finance app Mint will soon connect with banks to incorporate their software with online banking. Read more »

April 8, 2013

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In my 20s: Why should I save for retirement?

If you are in your twenties, saving for retirement may seem silly. Even with student loans to be paid and the need to save for a down payment for a home, it is important to save for retirement, too. Read more »

April 5, 2013

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After 4-year low, more people claiming unemployment benefits again

Jobless claims had an unanticipated spike last week, making for a four-month high. Read more »

April 4, 2013

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90 percent of Americans don't know when new insurance kicks in

Though the new health insurance is on the horizon, 90 percent of Americans didn’t know when the exchanges open or when insurance would kick in. Read more »

April 4, 2013

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Protect yourself and send hackers packing

Many people have blogs and should really be careful, especially in instances such as the big blog questionnaires that are trendy right now. A lot of casual bloggers willingly participate in these... Read more »

April 4, 2013

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The recession has a silver lining

The financial crisis had at least one positive effect: it influenced almost half of Americans to start emergency savings, according to an article by Time. Read more »

April 3, 2013

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Things to know when looking for a real estate agent

When you are ready to buy or sell a home, your first task is to choose an agent to help you. As with all professions, there are good agents and bad. Here’s a guide to choosing a great one. Read more »

April 3, 2013

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Is it possible to buy real estate through an IRA?

In an attempt to determine whether one could invest $100,000 in real estate and sell it for $400,000 in 20 years without paying taxes, an article from Market Watch researched the possibility of... Read more »

April 2, 2013

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Doug Robinson: Going in debt a good thing, so they say

The Denver Post recently reported that fewer young people own credit cards. Instead of using plastic and potentially racking up debt — as they've been taught and raised and encouraged to do... Read more »

April 1, 2013

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Preparing tax returns could take as little as five minutes

Filing taxes takes about five minutes in Denmark, Sweden and Spain. Read more »

April 1, 2013

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Salt Lake City listed as one of only 14 cities with increased jobs

Even though jobs are increasing nationally, Salt Lake City is one of only 14 of the 100 largest cities that have more jobs now than pre-recession. Read more »

April 1, 2013

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How much money do you need to retire comfortably?

To keep from getting bogged down in the complexities, simplify your retirement planning by breaking it down into two important principals — make sure you are saving enough toward your... Read more »

March 29, 2013

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Tax filing extensions are optional for those who can't make it by April 15

Tax extensions, though not ideal, are available for those who can’t complete their returns in time. Read more »

March 29, 2013

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Emergency unemployment benefits will be cut due to sequestration

Emergency unemployment compensation will be reduced due to the federal sequestration. Read more »

March 29, 2013

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Some financial documents should never be thrown away

There are certain financial records that don’t belong in the shredder. Read more »

March 28, 2013

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Wimpy attitudes cause U.S. kids to lose career opportunities

A new survey shows that U.S. teens are overly concerned with failure. The desire to avoid taking risks might prevent them from tackling STEM subjects — science, technology, engineering and math. Read more »

March 28, 2013

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How email stole your novel

People spend so much time and words in email, they could have written a novel last year. Read more »

March 28, 2013

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Finding the dream job from professor to comedian at age 45

A Pittsburgh woman started a new career at 45. Read more »

March 27, 2013

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