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February 13, 2020 Personal 16 Comments

Trump’s budget could make it harder to stay on Social Security disability insurance

Trump’s budget could make it harder to stay on Social Security disability insurance Though President Donald Trump has repeatedly vowed to protect Social Security benefits, his budget includes big cuts to parts of the program. One proposal could make it more difficult for individuals … Continue reading at cnbc.com How zero-based budgeting can transform your […]

March 6, 2016 News No Comments

Tips for talking to your insurance company after a car accident

Tips for talking to your insurance company after a car accident One of the most common post-accident missteps is admitting fault. (Photo: Getty Images/moodboard RF) It’s your “good neighbor.” It’s “on your side.” But after a car accident, some drivers fear their insurance company won’t be such a pal. Continue reading at usatoday.com Costco’s entry-level […]

January 16, 2016 Personal No Comments

Personal Finance Q&A: Health insurance subsidy is based on household income

Personal Finance Q&A: Health insurance subsidy is based on household income Dear Liz: We’re living on a very tight budget and often have to put groceries and unexpected expenses on a credit card that’s in my husband’s name only. I have no personal income. My husband is on Medicare, but I’m too young to qualify […]

December 1, 2015 News No Comments

Zurich Insurance CEO Senn Steps Down After Recent `Setbacks’

Zurich Insurance CEO Senn Steps Down After Recent `Setbacks’ Zurich Insurance Group AG Chief Executive Officer Martin Senn resigned, acknowledging “setbacks” in recent months as the company reported a loss at its general insurance business and dropped a takeover bid. Chairman Tom de Swaan has been appointed … Continue reading at bloomberg.com Small Business Loans […]

I want you to think about money for a moment. Who uses it? The whole world does in some form or another. Another advantage that the Forex market has is that there will always be a need for money. You are simply trading one currency for another in the currency market as the 4x is commonly reffered to. The Forex market is not going anywhere. It is here to stay. The only question is then who will be a part of it. We need money to buy the things we use everyday and so do those who live in the other parts of this world.

"The housing bubble will burst rather than gradually deflate, following the rapid and violent pattern of decline of nearly every financial bubble throughout history," Lubaszka says. "Higher interest rates negatively impact not only the health of the housing market but other economic segments as well. The stock market takes a hit because higher rates make it more costly for companies to pay for debt. Higher rates hurt corporate profit margins and reduce stock value, bad news given the deep debt situation so many companies are in today."

Combining risk and return. For example, one five-star fund might post moderate return scores, but incredibly low risk scores. Another five-star fund might have much higher-risk scores, but its return score could be strong enough to help it still rank in the top 10% of the pack.