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Social Security was signed into law by President Franklin Roosevelt on August 14, 1935 amidst the Great Depression.  But many now question whether the program will still be around when it’s their turn to receive benefits.  I admit I was one of those people whose faith in the program was wavering.  My worries were assuaged […]

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In my previous post, I mentioned an article showing how minimizing your credit card debt can save you a lot of money.  But if you have a lot of debt, the amount might be so great that you don’t even make an attempt.  For those in that group, I recommend reading this story of how […]

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If you carry balances on your credit cards, here’s a great article you should read: Clean Up Your Credit and Save $100,000.  It illustrates how by paying down your cards, the subsequent boost in your credit score will allow you to secure better rates on loans which could save you a significant amount of money.

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Obama recently announced an initiative to promote saving for retirement.  Read about it here.

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