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Outline an Investment Strategy Instead of Chasing Hot Investments

Jul 28 2020

To respond to requests for information about what people should invest in, The Motley Fool doesn’t offer a list of specific companies but instead outlines some rules of thumb that novice investors could follow. Having an investment strategy is important. Rather than chasing what you think may be a hot investment, find a way to […]

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College Students and Their Families Face Tough Choices

Jul 21 2020

College students face some tough choices as they look to how they will continue their college education that was likely disrupted in some way by the pandemic during this past spring semester. Some classes are all online or partially online and some students can’t fully pursue their courses of study because of the need for […]

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Financial Power of Attorney: Are You Responsible for Covering Debt?

Jul 14 2020

A Live Chat with The Washington Post’s Color of Money columnist Michelle Singletary posed an interesting question about handling a parent’s debt. The person who wrote in to the chat has financial power of attorney and has had to move that parent into an assisted living facility. The parent had $3,000 in credit card debt […]

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Time-Honored Investing Advice Applies During a Pandemic

Jun 23 2020

In calmer, more predictable times some people find it difficult not to panic based on headlines. During a pandemic, the temptation to panic and make impulsive money moves may be even greater. Kiplinger.com offers advice to nervous investors in “How to Save Yourself from…Yourself.” The article says “It is only a loss if you sell […]

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Supporting Fathers During a Pandemic

Jun 16 2020

We recently overheard a radio offering a promotion that allowed the winning caller a chance to treat their father to dinner on Father’s Day (this coming Sunday). One lucky family will be able to get a meal at no cost and the restaurant offering this meal got airtime and publicity. So, while the pandemic had […]

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