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Is it 1979 All Over Again?
Tweet Share on Facebook December 20, 2011 CommentReading about the dismal economy, the political weakness of the president, and the antics of the Republican presidential contenders, I couldn’t help but be reminded of 1979.
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Christmas in Medellin, Colombia
Tweet Share on Facebook December 19, 2011 Comment (4)In Medellin, Colombia, Christmas seems to be all about the lights. By the first of December, they're draped everywhere —on palm trees, pine trees, lampposts, doorways, highway signs, shop entrances, and park benches.
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Are Connected Baby Boomers Antisocial?
Tweet Share on Facebook December 16, 2011 CommentEach day millions of people of all ages around the world use the Internet to communicate. Friends and family can instantly share thoughts, pictures, and even videos of events happening in their lives. Social media has enhanced creativity through sites such as YouTube and encouraged us to share our lives in as intimate detail as we choose on Facebook.
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Shunning Retirement is a Terrible Plan
Tweet Share on Facebook December 15, 2011 CommentSome people who haven’t saved enough are planning to never retire. This is understandable because many retirement accounts were devastated over the last few years and 401(k) portfolios have a long way to go before they recover.
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The Myth of the Investment Guru
Tweet Share on Facebook December 15, 2011 CommentOn November 15, 2006, Andy Serwer, the managing editor of Fortune, wrote an article entitled: The greatest money manager of our time. Serwer waxed poetic about the virtues of Bill Miller, the fund manager for Legg Mason Value Trust, which had $20 billion in assets at that time. Serwer noted that Miller had outperformed the stock market for 15 years “through the tech bull market, then the crash, and now the recovery.”
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5 Ideas to Beef Up Your Retirement Plan
Tweet Share on Facebook December 14, 2011 Comment (1)If you already have a retirement plan in place, you are well ahead of the typical person with an investment account. But you need to monitor and update your retirement plan as you progress through your career to make sure you are still on track. Here are five ideas to strengthen your retirement plan.
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The Buzz on Coffee
Tweet Share on Facebook December 13, 2011 Comment (3)At 6:30 a.m., a song from the clock radio bubbles through my bedroom like an icy winter brook. My eyes crack open and I spy the cold, gray light sneaking through the window shade. I pull the covers over my head. Can’t I stay in bed for just a few more minutes?
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Top Beach, City, and Country Retirement Spots
Tweet Share on Facebook December 12, 2011 CommentWhen considering the idea of retiring to another country, two factors are most important: how much money you have to live on in retirement and the kind of lifestyle you would enjoy best.
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Why Retirees Should Get Back to Work
Tweet Share on Facebook December 9, 2011 Comment (1)Our entire working life, we dream of being retired and being able to do the things we always wished we had time for, such as vacations, golf, or gardening. But, once we retire, we waste away our hours wishing we could go back to work.
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How to Decide Where to Retire
Tweet Share on Facebook December 9, 2011 Comment (1)One of the most important retirement decisions we will make is deciding where to live. We must decide whether we want to retire in place or relocate to a more exotic locale. Some people downsize, transition from a house to a condo, or move to a retirement community upon retirement, while others just make some changes to their existing homestead.
