Insurance

Know Your Health Coverage Options


Retiring early sounds great, but consider that if you retire before 65 you'll have to find insurance until Medicare starts paying.

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14 Useless Insurance Policies


Some insurance coverage is absolutely necessary. Think life, home and health. But single-purpose policies can be downright wasteful.

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What FDIC Does, and Doesn't, Do


With banks falling like dominoes, you're probably wondering if there are exceptions to the FDIC's $100,000 guarantee.

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What is the benefit of investing in individual stocks vs. buying a mutual fund?

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For most people, mutual funds are an easy way to invest in the stock market. They give you diversification, and free you from spending an ... Read More...

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FDIC Insurance Explained

Posted October 1, 2008 10:49 AM

There are various levels of insurance, based on the type of account you have with a bank. Learn the difference, and how you can get the most coverage for your deposits.

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Avoid Home Insurance Snafus

Posted August 27, 2007 3:42 PM
Follow these tips to prevent insurers from charging high policy premiums or canceling your homeowners coverage altogether. Read more...

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15 You-Gotta-Know Money Terms

Posted August 27, 2007 3:25 PM
Newsflash: Under your mattress is the worst place to stash cash. Now what? If you want to know the best ways to make your money work for you, you'll first want to brush up on your savings-speak with these 15 must-know savings terms. Read more...

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Searching for a Job

Posted June 23, 2008 7:02 AM

ThirdAgers who are looking for a job, or trying to determine their next career move, can exchange information, tips and encouragement. The conversation will involve nuts and bolts of job search, as well as strategies for remaining positive during what can be an emotionally trying time.

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Great free online financial resource

Started by intoxidant on August 4, 2008
Here's a great radio show, called InvestTalk, which has helped me gain an elevated sense of financial awareness as I head into retirement.
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