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Annuities are getting a lot of attention these days. As more people become responsible for their own retirement savings, banks and insurance companies are marketing annuities an attractive option. They are a private sector pension that provides a guaranteed retirement income if you don’t have a traditional pension plan. An annuity is basically a fixed […]

We all love to get something for nothing. Whether it’s a free trial period for a new service, a free t-shirt with purchase, free shipping, or a free sample in the grocery store. Offering something for “nothing” will have otherwise rational people lining up down the block. However, there’s a big problem with free. The […]

While there is no such thing as a recession-proof home, some houses hold their value better than others. Especially whenever economies go through their boom and bust cycles. It would be easy if housing values were solely based on upgrades or innovations inside the house. However, the simple truth is that homes that keep their […]

One of the most important things you can do for your investment portfolio is find a sense of balance. On one hand, there is the problem of too much risk aversion. I know quite a few people who’ve missed out on the recent gigantic market recovery because they were too scared. They hesitated buy back […]