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Cautious optimism: A balancing act
As history has proven, “cautious optimism” works. But history is written across years and decades, not three quarters.
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How to be safer online: Email
Email has become an increasingly popular and effective tool for identity thieves and fraudsters. As part of a series of MONEY TALK VIDEOS, Jason Scuglik offers tips on how to use email with an eye on protecting your personal financial information. […]
What’s in your wallet: Family talks
By Joel Dresang In most families, money talk is taboo. Parents are about as comfortable talking about finances as they are talking about death. Yet, as we dream and plan and make decisions in life, it helps to have a sense of what we can afford – whether it’s holiday gift shopping or determining when to retire. Part of that context involves having a handle on our family’s finances. That requires communication. […]
Overstuffed: You can’t take it with you
By Joel Dresang What will become of all the stuff we have been accumulating when we’re done with it – which, for many of us, is when we’re done? If you have ever been involved with clearing someone’s residence because of a death or downsizing, you know you don’t want to impose that burden on anyone you love. […]
How to be safer online: Computer use
Tips on how to protect personal financial information in a MONEY TALK VIDEO. […]
Valuing Investments: Price-Earnings Ratio
Investors weighing whether to buy, sell or hold stocks can use the price-earnings ratio to put an objective value on the investments. Dave Sandstrom explains in a MONEY TALK VIDEO that it’s a tool better used for the broader market than individual securities. He also says be sure what kind of P/E you’re using. […]
Don’t let ID thieves get your money too
By Joel Dresang My experiences with identity theft offer warnings and reassurances about the latest compromise of personal data. […]