Oil: After hitting $126, is $150 far behind?
By Catherine Clifford, CNNMoney.com staff writer
May 9, 2008
Oil leaped into uncharted territory Friday, soaring past the $126-a-barrel mark for the first time, and leaving analysts and investors wondering how high the price will go.
Not-So-Personal Finance
By Alex Williams
As Ilana Arazie, 32, an online video producer for a media company in Manhattan, said, "If we can talk about how many orgasms we have with our mate, why can¹t we discuss how much we make?"
It is time we faced it. Our confidence is waning.
We all know what optimal portfolio performance is. Right? No? Without a lot of the mathematical twists and turns, it is the perfect balance in a risky portfolio.
The Phase-in Option
Economic worries and the rising cost of health care have many baby boomers concerned that they'll outlive their retirement savings.
FHA loans may be only game in town for many borrowers, and that's good
Personal Finance by Kathy Kristof
With the housing downturn and credit crunch in full force, it might be time for home buyers and homeowners to learn more about a federal mortgage program launched during the Great Depression.
Meeting the King of investing, Warren Buffet
By Talbot Boggs
Hertz says Buffett answered about 10 questions from students during a two-hour session on a variety of topics including U.S. monetary policy, his understanding of the technology sector and why, at 77, he still get up and goes to work every day.
Did you know that the IRS keeps Statistics on your income? Here's how to avoid an IRS audit
Personal Finance: Clearing up common misconceptions
Mary Fox Luquette
Financial information is available over the Internet and through newspapers and magazines. Over time, the facts get blurry and many people hold onto the misconceptions that they have developed. Maybe they heard stories from friends or relatives. Maybe they read an article that they thought might apply to themselves. In any case, there is a lot of inaccurate financial information out there and hopefully, some of the answers below will correct some misconceptions. In all cases, when in doubt, definitely consult a professional about specific questions.
What's good for the economy isn't good for everyone
By Helen Huntley
As Ben Bernanke and the white knights at the Federal Reserve ride to the rescue of the nation's credit markets, Tampa Bay area retirees can be forgiven for holding their applause.
What's in a number? According to ING , the answer is your retirement.
ING today released the results of its recent Retirement Number Study. The survey, conducted with Ipsos Public Affairs in January 2008, polled more than 1,000 U.S. adults to learn what numbers are most important in their life. Participants also responded to a series of questions to see how -- if at all -- they consider their retirement number. This number is the dollar amount an individual or couple needs to have saved by the time they retire and is unique to their personal retirement goals.
Do Women Save Enough?
Shelagh Hamer, pensions specialist at NFU Mutual comments, The impacts of increased life expectancy and the raising of the State Pension Age are likely to be particularly felt by women. This is because women on average not only have smaller pensions savings than men, an issue often compounded by career breaks, but their higher life expectancy means that their smaller funds have to last longer.
Stay In the Game?
Plying the stock market's sea of red ink, Fairholme Fund's managers see "golden opportunities" to buy good companies on the cheap. Big sell-offs don't scare them.
Making Dreams' Come True
A secure, comfortable retirement is every worker's dream. And now because we're living longer, healthier lives, we can expect to spend more time in retirement than our parents and grandparents did. Achieving the dream of a secure, comfortable retirement is much easier when you plan your finances.
Four Steps to
Repairing Credit
You are a mutual fund investor. So why should you worry about Hedge Funds?
Worried about Social Security? So are we
Consumer Alert A new law entitles you to free credit report. But is it really free?
Vacation plans? Five ways to stay on budget.
CDs are back and paying some healthy returns.
Marriage plans involve money. Fix those issues now!
A Look at Sudden WealthInheritances, Windfalls, and Money from Heaven:
Special Report: On Poverty The first of a two part series: Farewell Mollie Orhsansky
In our second part of the series, we look at the causes of poverty in America
Special Report: This three part series on Mortgages is a must read for investors, home owners, and economy watchers.
Return to Lender
Searching with Credentials
Losing Proposition
Inside each of us, hidden away and waiting to be tapped, is a Financial Planner. All you need do is ask the right questions.
Saving for college? Take a look at 529 plans
Should you convert your IRA to a Roth
If you have an Adjustable Rate Mortgage, should you sell, stay or bust?
The tax breaks on a Roth 401(k) may be hard to ignore.
Retirement planning is on everyone's mind. Are you asking the right questions?
Five simple ways to protect your personal data
Now, there is help for irrational investors
New parents have many things to consider. Employers do too.
How to avoid the Mommy Drain
Do you know your
Financial ABCs - Age, Balance, and Continuity?
Do you have a plan in place for a financial disaster? Three steps to protect you from divorce, fire and natural disasters.
A Small Business Special How to be a big a business thinker on a small business budget
More than one person has asked this question over the years. At what point
do I hire out?
Do you have a short term savings goal such as a house or your child's college. Here are some suggestions on how to get there.
Do you have a will?
How will your survivors invest their inheritance?
My late father was fond of saying, "you knew you were making money if you were paying taxes". Do you know your tax rate?
The odds are stacked against a pristine credit report. How does yours stack up?
On the Pension front, the average employee is not as prepared for the future as one would imagine.
Conservative investing is a winning value strategy?
Looking for the top 4 conservative investments for your money? We have prepared a look at the top four places in money markets, CDs, and REIT funds.
What the Jobs Report means
Who Should Pay
There is a national crisis surrounding who will pay for the health costs of children.
Please read the following list for manufacturers whose products are made in this country by workers who have demanded dignity in the workplace.
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The search for disability insurance
The Social Security Administration is a harsh administrator when it comes to doling out funds for the truly disabled.
