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Putting Off Retirement Lane May 11, 2010 No Comments

Early retirement is no longer a prospect for most Americans. Working even beyond the age of 65 appears a reality for many. In fact, the number of people planning on retiring before the age 65 has recently dropped from 50% in 1996 to 29% today. Meanwhile, the number of adults planning to retire after the [...]

Safe Stock Tip May 10, 2010 No Comments

Many try to beat the system that is the stock market with tricks and trades. However, a buy-and-hold strategy will always pay off in the long run. You will minimize taxes and trading fees while the earnings increase. So, don’t be fooled, play it safe and play it smart. Some of the simplest strategies yield [...]

Unemployment Creeps Up, but Payrolls are on the Rise May 7, 2010 No Comments

Though the unemployment rate rose in April, the latest monthly job report was promising and shows that the U.S. economic recovery may be closer than we think. From reports released Friday, nonfarm payrolls reached 290,000 jobs in April, ahead of Wall Street’s prediction of 180,000. The current unemployment rate on the other hand rose to [...]