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With an aggressive plan that has put businesses on notice, the White House has recently targeted some of the country's biggest energy guzzlers: skyscrapers, hospitals and universities.

Dave Says: Understanding the difference between secured and unsecured debt is important if you get in financial trouble. And when it comes to teenagers getting a new car, whose name should the title be in?   

Lets dispel the notion once and for all that baby boomers are the cause of Social Securitys fiscal problems.

Dave Says:  Money is good for three things: personal security, helping others, and its good for fun. You need to do some of all three during your golden years.

Staying fit and healthy is in every boomers best interest--it can reduce trips to the doctor and lead to lower medical costs and better insurance plans. But eating healthy and staying active is easier said than done. Its hard to find the time to create healthy meals and to sneak away to the gym.

Armed with workforce and life experience, baby boomers are becoming business owners faster than anyone. So whats behind the greying of entrepreneurship and what do boomers need to know before starting their own business?

Dave Says: When a parent's dying wishes are not in your price range, make reasonable decisions on what you can and cant do. And what exactly does it mean to diversify? 

Last week I noted I wasnt exactly optimistic about the market.  In fact, I was worried enough I thought the downside may be tested again.

Day Says: Whether it's for a used car or home renovations, bargaining can save you hundreds of dollars. And is credit card insurance just another gimmick?

Day Says: Whether it's for a used car or home renovations, bargaining can save you hundreds of dollars. And is credit card insurance just another gimmick?

Despite its finger wagging at the U.S. over its downgrade, China's debt situation is worse than the United States and even insolvent Portugal. And it has a lower S&P debt rating than the U.S.

Retirement is different for the boomer generation, but its not because of the lack of pension income or super-saving habits. 

Almost all medical expenses do not qualify as business expenses, but there are a few that do qualify.

Dave Says: How to handle bad advice from your broker and how much life insurance do singles need?

Dave Says: How to handle bad advice from your broker and how much life insurance do singles need?

As I said last Friday, I was buying, and sure enough I did. Of course, that didn't look too bright early in the week, but by the close this Friday, the market had at least come back to finish fairly flat for the five days.

The question on everyone's mind right now is what exactly they should do in the stock market. The answer depends on a lot of factors, most notably, risk tolerance and patience. 

The question on everyone's mind right now is what exactly they should do in the stock market. The answer depends on a lot of factors, most notably, risk tolerance and patience. 

To get the full impact of what we are paying tax wise, we should include all the other taxes that we now pay that were unheard of back in the day.

The Market breathes a sigh of relief and some hurricane-proof stocks.