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"The Boomer" is a column written for adults nearing retirement age and those already in their "golden years." It will also promote reader interaction by posting e-mail responses and answering reader questions. E-mail your questions or topic ideas to thefoxboomer@gmail.com.We all make New Year's resolutions with the best of intentions. But come spring, many of these pledges have long been forgotten or overlooked because of busy schedules and other priorities.The political landscape in 2012 has left many Americans feeling uncertain and uneasy of their future—and for good reason. Washington started the new year with a bruising deadline fight to avert falling off the fiscal cliff and triggering steep tax hikes and spending cuts. While a last-minute deal was struck, lawmaker delayed spending cuts leaving the country at risk of defaulting.These political uncertainties, coupled with the economic instability have many baby boomers worried about their financial future and retirement. Certified ...
Retirement-planning solutions tend to focus on which savings vehicle or asset allocation mix will be most effective, while sidestepping the elephant in the room: Ame...
For most people, every new payday represents two opportunities: an opportunity to save and an opportunity to squander. The question is, will you safely put away your...
By Chantal King for Dollar Stretcher"Stay committed to your decisions, but stay flexible in your approach." - Tony RobbinsI want you to make a list of your dreams. W...
The gifts have been unwrapped, the trees are long gone and the decorations are packed away, but there is still one remaining hint of the holidays: credit card bills....
You've resolved to improve your financial situation this year. Maybe you want to pay off a loan, knock off some credit card debt or boost your credit score. Way to g...
Most of us clinked champagne glasses this New Year’s Eve and resolved to change a behavior and improve our well being in 2012. But now, it’s almost the end of Januar...
This year, college students face new rules in the financial aid arena. Those applying for grant aid and federal student loans in 2012 will be affected by several cha...
“The Boomer” is a column written for adults nearing retirement age and those already in their “golden years.” It will also promote reader interaction by posting e-ma...
A New Year's resolution is never easy to keep. But at least one of these is likely to be on someone's list -- and all but forgotten in short order within days or wee...
If your new year’s resolutions included “get a new job” or “jump start your career,” it’s not something that can be done overnight like losing weight (just kidding)....
The New Year is here with a promise of new beginnings—here are five resolutions every taxpayer should make this year:I will check with my accountant if I have a majo...
If your 2011 financial history involved a string of late payments, dealing with foreclosure, or having accounts go to collections, your credit score probably took a ...
If you have savings account rates on the brain, you are not alone. The latest New Year Financial Resolutions Study from Fidelity Investments finds that savings is a ...
FBN’s Gerri Willis on Americans reducing their debt and getting their financial houses in order.
Recommitting to financial goalsMaybe you started the year with plans to reduce debt and save money, but by now you've lost your way. Refocusing your finances and rec...
Tips for organizing your financial life from the authors of "The Money Book for Freelancers, Part-Timers, and the Self-Employed."Every year around tax time, we enjoy...
Can You Use an Extra $2,000?Could you use an extra $2,000? Save up to that amount -- or even more -- by making some small financial changes this year.When you make m...
Growing up is tough enough without the worries of your financial future, so Money101 is here for you. E-mail us your questions and let us take off some of the press...
If you are experiencing financial hardship, it may seem like paying off your debt is an impossible task. However, you can regain control of your finances before the ...
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