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25 Mar 2004 06:05 AM
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Seven tax mistakes:
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For most adults, April 15 is an easy date to remember, and it's only a few weeks off. This has many people thinking about how deeply the government is digging into their pockets.
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22 Mar 2004 05:30 AM
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Where else can I get information about insurance? Part VI:
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Consumers Union is the publisher of Consumer Reports magazine. Although the bulk of the magazine content is available only to paid subscribers, anyone can get to relevant press releases covering topical news of interest to insurance consumers. Also, from time to time, relevant insurance articles from the magazine are made available for free.
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22 Mar 2004 05:27 AM
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How important is having an agent? Part V:
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Insurance agents may have a less-than-golden reputation as a group, but when you think about it, this stereotype is mostly based on sales practices. Nowadays, with Internet resources at your disposal, you can educate yourself to avoid shady sales practices and select an agent that offers real value. It comes down to personal preference.
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22 Mar 2004 04:09 AM
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Where should I start? Part IV:
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It wasn't too long ago that most people simply bought whatever insurance was mandated by the government and lenders, or recommended by insurance agents and friends.
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22 Mar 2004 04:09 AM
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How to invest overseas using single-country funds and ETFs:
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For that reason alone, financial advisers typically recommend putting 15 percent of a stock portfolio in non-U.S. markets. For most people, a diversified international mutual fund covers the map.
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12 Mar 2004 01:14 AM
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What kinds of insurance should I avoid? Part III:
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12 Mar 2004 01:13 AM
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What things should I insure? Part II:
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How's your health? Could you afford to lose it? If you become sick or disabled, temporarily or permanently, would you be able to support yourself?
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12 Mar 2004 01:12 AM
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Why is insurance such a key part of my overall financial plan?. Part I:
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There are few financial topics more important (and, sadly, more mundane) than insurance. No matter how diligently you build your financial empire, failure to purchase adequate insurance can put you in a desperate hole in a heartbeat. On the other side of the coin, few things will attack your investment returns more insidiously than paying too much for insurance or, worse, paying for insurance you don't need.
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