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Finding a new advisor
My wife and I have two Roth IRA's and Mutual Fund and a Money Market account. Our financial advisor has switched careers and now we are trying to find a new advisor. We live in a small town, and there...
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Paying off one Home Equity Loan with another?
I have a home equity loan (5 yr, 4.99%) which is 2 years old, and I would like to take out a larger loan from my main bank, giving me a bit of extra cash and consolidating my loans (I would pay off...
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Good source to find, or recommendation of Fee-Only financial advisor in NJ/PA?
Hello All, I am looking for either a directory of, or a personal recommendation of a fee-only financial advisor in NJ/PA (Philadelphia area.) Also, are there any good resources for a beginner to learn...
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Annuity question / how premium bonuses are treated
My question is in regard to premium bonus that some annuities offer. Example, if you invest 50,000, then a 5% premium is automatically added to the account. I am at the edge of what I understand here...
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How do you calc remaining length of mortgage with extra principal payments?
What I'm trying to do, is figure out the remaining length of a mortgage if double principal payments are made. Anyone know the formula or an excel spread sheet for this? Thanks!
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Yield-to-call calculator?
I'm looking over the preferreds eligible for the 15% tax rate at Is there an easy to use yield to call calculator somewhere? Thanks. Best regards, Bob
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2 jobs, 2 401k's?
HI, I have a full time job that offers 401k but lately they told us they may reduce their matching contribution or even eliminate any matching. I also have a part time job and their 401k match is...
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Give Cottage Share to Daughters
Hello-- My wife and I are attempting to clear out some of our assets that we don't need or use. Here's one we'd like to give away (in the family): My wife is one of three joint owners of a lakeside...
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Hey Elle (re: ETDS's
Last week I mentioned exchange traded debt securities as a way to goose the interest yield on ones cash reserves? You warned that that was a bad idea. Since then, a senior unsecuried bond I've been...
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From the Moderators: Fast Approval
To enhance the conversation here and because of the increased volume of posts recently, the Moderators have adopted a "fast approval" procedure for regular posters. This "fast approval" will be...
 
401K Asset allocation Queswtion
Hello all, I've recently started taken an interest in investments and such. For now, I'm only contributing to my 401K (10% with 4% employer matching). I have a couple of questions. First, is it...
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What Would You Do With This Portfolio?
I am looking for some constructive criticism of my current portfolio. I am mid-40's, wife is on disability and have a son in college. We have large medical bills and will not be able to add much to...
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Longish: IRA Consolidation/Asset Allocation Questions
I'm within 3 years of the date that I will retire (at age 55) from a federal job. Upon retirement, I will start receiving a good pension - about 60% of present salary. I have contributed the max to...
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IRS to restrict transfers from 403(b) plans
Below is the beginning of the story. The pending IRS rule change looks bad for the 6.8 million (according to the WSJ) 403(b) participants to me -- perhaps they should mobilize against it through...
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Donoghue Letter
Wondering if there are any opinions about Bill Donoghue and his money management style?