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Reader Question: Health Savings Account Explained

June 24, 2012 – 9:43 pm | 8 Comments
Reader Question: Health Savings Account Explained

Reader JY writes in, “I was wondering if you have written anything regarding the Health Savings Account and high deductible health insurance plans. I have recently signed up for this through my new employer as …

401k Plans Only Work if you Contribute

June 17, 2012 – 10:18 pm | 6 Comments
401k Plans Only Work if you Contribute

From time to time, I’ll read about how bad 401k plans are for investors like you and me.  Apparently, most people don’t even realize they’re paying fees on top of other fees to invest in …

10 Apps That Help Me Save Time and Money

June 7, 2012 – 8:35 pm | 6 Comments
10 Apps That Help Me Save Time and Money

When you’re not playing Angry Birds or Draw Something, your smartphone can actually be used to your advantage.  Most of us take our phones for granted but there was a day when you had to …

Is your Asset Allocation Too Risky?

June 3, 2012 – 6:10 pm | 2 Comments
Is your Asset Allocation Too Risky?

Giving advice on asset allocation is one of the toughest things a financial advisor can do.  How are they supposed to know how much risk another person can take?  Asset allocation is an investment strategy …