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Just When You Thought It Was Safe to Retire…

By: Chatzky, Jean, Money, Oct2006 How to cope with the “senior sandwich”–paying for retirement, your parents’ care and college–all at once You know you’re officially part of a trend when someone gives you a catchy label, and there’s a new … Continue reading

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On the Road to Financial Health

Recovering from a serious illness can give you a new perspective–and a new set of financial challenges MOST MID-LIFE CRISES ARE A BREEZE COMPARED with the one Cheryl Roberts has dealt with over the past year. In August 2005, at … Continue reading

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How to Say no to Impulse Buys

Behold! We reveal the secrets to shopping willpower. Welcome to spending season–that heady period from October through December when catchy holiday displays and special offers abound. There you are, innocently window-shopping, when you spot a pair of fabulous pumps–20 percent … Continue reading

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Closing the Retirement Gap

What women can (and should) do now to help create a secure financial future Though most women admit they are concerned bout their financial future, many continue to lag behind when it comes to preparing for retirement. and they know … Continue reading

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How can I Pay off my Mortage Faster?

It’s smart to speed up the process. If you have a 25-year mortgage for $300,000 at an average rate of 5.75 per cent, you’ll pay $262,500 in interest. Here are six ways to pay off your mortgage in record time. … Continue reading

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