Don’t Subject Yourself to Another Year of Wall Street Volatility
2011 was a year of virtually unprecedented volatility on Wall Street. It was an agonizing 12 months for investors like yourself—we have spoken to many individuals who found themselves checking in on...
View ArticleThe Bush Tax Cuts Are Going Away: What Does That Mean for You?
President Obama recently proposed his budget for 2013—and many were dismayed to see that his plan calls for the Bush-era tax cuts for high income earners to expire. As a result, if you are earning more...
View ArticleRising Gas Prices Pose a Threat to Financial Security: Are You Prepared?
Most of you are well aware of the rapidly rising price of gas. Today, the national average for a gallon of gas is approximately $3.80—and many analysts expect the price to clear $4.00 per gallon this...
View ArticleWill The “Buffet Rule” and Other Changes Drive Your Taxes Higher?
As election season approaches, politicians across the country and from both major parties have begun to break out their talking points and start warming up. Of course, some of these “talking points”...
View ArticleWhat Do the J.P. Morgan Trading Losses Mean for You?
Wall Street is out of control. Many of us have been saying for years that Wall Street firms no longer have the best interests of everyday Americans at heart—and if you weren’t convinced before, JP...
View ArticleLong-Term Unemployment: What Does it Mean for Your Financial Future?
While it is no secret that the economy has been struggling for several years now, the problem of long-term unemployment is now coming in to sharper focus. Sustained unemployment has an obvious negative...
View ArticleFood Inflation is Right Around the Corner: What Does it Mean for Your...
If you have been paying attention, you have heard many economists loudly warning of future inflation—primarily as result of the massive federal deficit. But now it looks like there is another cause for...
View ArticleWill Inflation Wipe Away Your Retirement Plans?
Let’s be honest – when it comes to the future of our economy, there are many reasons to be concerned. Unemployment remains high, with no end in sight. The stock market remains volatile. The federal...
View ArticleThe Fed Takes Action: Is Super-Inflation on the Horizon?
As you probably heard, earlier this month the Federal Reserve announced an aggressive plan to stimulate the economy after previous efforts have proved insufficient. The Chicago Sun-Times reports: The...
View ArticleWhat Will “Food Unrest” Do To Your Cost of Living?
How much will a trip to the grocery store cost you 20 years from now? What about a meal at a nice restaurant with your family? When you’re planning for your future, it’s critical that you take into...
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