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Tuesday, July 03, 2012  Debt: the deep hole that seems so effortless to dig but impossible to climb out from.

Friday, June 01, 2012  Trends have shifted to the point where the majority of young people expect to care for their elderly parents in the future.

Thursday, May 31, 2012  Social Security is blanket that covers a lot of people in their retirement plans.

Wednesday, May 30, 2012  All parents have their super clever secret hiding spots where they keep all their important files and documents.

Tuesday, May 29, 2012  Some parents try to avoid discussing their personal finances with their kids, so it could be helpful to start the discussion by asking your parents for advice on your finances.

Friday, May 25, 2012  The odds of you dying in an accident are extraordinarily low, especially since most major tragedies that could befall you such as a fire or car accident are covered by other policies.

Thursday, May 24, 2012  Most experts agree that it's far better to put aside regular savings for an emergency fund than it is to shell out premiums for unemployment insurance.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012  There are innumerable policies available to cover just about every major illness one could ever suffer.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012  Just about every credit card offer these days comes with a pitch for inexpensive credit card insurance.

Thursday, May 10, 2012  Investors of all ages could benefit from having a guaranteed stream of income for life, yet the study found that only 17 percent of those surveyed have an annuity.

Wednesday, May 09, 2012  It seems as though despite one's age, the average age at which most Americans plan to retire is the ever-popular 65.

Thursday, April 19, 2012  You can invest in both a traditional 401(k) and a Roth 401(k) at the same time.

Thursday, April 19, 2012  It is relatively simple to decide if a Roth 401(k) is right for you.  Here are a few questions to ask yourself.

Thursday, April 19, 2012  You should have a conversation with your financial advisor as to which 401k, traditional or Roth, is right for you.

Thursday, April 19, 2012  The primary difference between a traditional and a Roth 401(k) is simple but significant.  It's the difference in tax treatment to contributions.