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Retiring Later? Join the Club

Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 05/17/2013 - 9:27am

The brutal economic downturn that began in 2008 and the subsequent sluggish recovery has thrown a cold splash of reality on many Americans’ dreams of a comfortable, stress-free retirement. So it’s probably not much of a surprise that Americans are now retiring at an older age than they did just a few years ago, and that most of us expect to keep

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Pick your financial adviser wisely

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 05/16/2013 - 12:30pm
Your money is personal, so make sure you know who you're talking to about your assets.
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Don't take money advice from strangers

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 05/16/2013 - 12:30pm
Your finances are personal, so make sure you know who you're talking to about your assets.
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Economic Lowdown Podcasts

Submitted by sspringer on Mon, 05/13/2013 - 12:49pm

The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis offers a podcast series for high school students. The videos discuss economics, banking, and monetary policy and how they affect the everyday choices students make. http://www.stlouisfed.org/education_resources/economic-lowdown-podcast-series

How Much Income Will Your 401(k) Provide?

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 05/13/2013 - 9:57am

8227404592_65975b53b6You may be throwing money into your employer-sponsored retirement plan — let’s hope you are — but do you know how much estimated monthly income your plan will provide over your lifetime?

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Hundreds Defrauded In Debt Settlement Scheme

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 05/07/2013 - 2:38pm

7214450550_7545c96770More than 1,000 people struggling with credit-card debt turned to a debt-settlement company for help.

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Jump$tart's National Educator Conference Dates Announced

Submitted by sspringer on Tue, 05/07/2013 - 2:16pm

Save the Date for Jump$tart’s National Educator Conference in Washington DC November 1-3, 2013.  Registration will open around Labor Day.  

In the meantime this clip, created by the student finalists in the 2012 ABA Education Foundation’s “Lights, Camera, Save!” student contest, shows the highlights from the 2012 conference. 

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    • How parents influence money habits

    Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 05/07/2013 - 2:15pm
    Mom and Dad pass down all sorts of wisdom to their children. But you can learn from their money mistakes, too.
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    6 steps to get the best mortgage rate

    Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 05/07/2013 - 12:30pm
    Thinking about buying a home? Ready to refinance? A little preparation can save you big in the long run. Here's what to do.
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    Bill makes school transitions easier for military families

    Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 04/24/2013 - 4:55pm
    Local educators and parents asked the Montana Legislature to make life a little easier for military kids and this time, the lawmakers did.
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    The Council for Economic Education presents an Introduction to the New National Standards for Financial Literacy - a Webinar on April 25

    Submitted by sspringer on Wed, 04/24/2013 - 10:52am

    Our partners at the Council for Economic Education (CEE) are hosting a webinar on the new National Standards for Financial Literacy this Thursday, April 25, at 3:00 ET.

    Steve Buckles will walk you through the standards in this 30 minute presentation.

    Engaged? 5 money moves to make

    Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 04/23/2013 - 3:15pm
    An engagement is an exciting time for a couple -- just don’t get so swept away in pre-marital bliss that you ignore your finances.
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    Retirement miscalculations to avoid

    Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 04/22/2013 - 3:45pm
    Your quality of life in retirement will be determined by actions you take long before you stop working. Here are 3 key missteps to avoid.
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    Chained CPI: 4 Opinions From the Press

    Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 04/22/2013 - 2:19pm

    It’s not only politicians who have mixed reactions to a different way of calculating cost-of-living adjustments to Social Security benefits. Newspaper editorial writers and columnists are conflicted, too.

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    Best retirement plan: Work longer

    Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 04/22/2013 - 11:00am
    The economy, and the future of Social Security, has many seniors staying on the job past their retirement age.
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    Seniors Get Hung Up in Health Care Scams

    Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 04/22/2013 - 9:22am

    This Kaiser Health News story was produced in collaboration with NPR.

    By Jenny Gold, Kaiser Health News Staff Writer

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    President's Advisory Council on Financial Capability

    Submitted by sspringer on Thu, 04/18/2013 - 10:50am

    President's Advisory Council on Financial Capability: The Council’s report includes a number of recommendations to help improve the financial lives of American individuals and families. The report finds a critical need to bring rigorous financial education to our young people. Financial education is the foundation for better decision-making, and it should start early and continue to be taught in school. See the full report here.

    Rising debt weighs down seniors

    Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 04/17/2013 - 1:00pm
    Previous generations were likely to go into retirement debt-free. The easy-money years and subsequent financial bust have changed that for many.
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    Eat these foods, balance your budget

    Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 04/16/2013 - 4:00pm
    Before you tackle your finances, you may want to eat a tuna sandwich -- on whole-grain bread -- and wash it down with skim milk. Really.
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