Archive for the 'General' Category
The Wonders of Consumer Counseling for Debt Management
Saturday, January 17th, 2009
Should Annuities Play a Role in Your Retirement Planning?
Wednesday, January 14th, 2009With the thought of retirement looming in your future, the importance of a regular monthly income during your golden years grows greater. Annuities play a main role in retirement planning because they provide that regular stream of income you need to enjoy retirement living.
Annuities 101: Which is Right for You?
Annuities are all around us. Most […]
Buying Supplemental Health Insurance: Medigap
Tuesday, January 13th, 2009Medicare won’t cover all of your health-care costs during retirement, so you may want to buy a supplemental medical insurance policy known as Medigap. Offered by private insurance companies, Medigap policies are designed to cover costs not paid by Medicare, helping you fill the gaps in your Medicare coverage.
When’s the best time to buy a […]
Choosing A Shopping Credit Card To Perfectly Match Your Needs
Tuesday, January 13th, 2009You need to be very careful when selecting one of the many credit card deals available today. Even when you compare creditcards there are many advantages as well as disadvantages even with credit cards for people with bad credit available. Whatever card you choose whether it be a VISA, Mastercard or AMEX you must pay […]
Closing a Retirement Income Gap
Monday, January 12th, 2009When you determine how much income you’ll need in retirement, you may base your projection on the type of lifestyle you plan to have and when you want to retire. However, as you grow closer to retirement, you may discover that your income won’t be enough to meet your needs. If you find yourself in […]
New Tax Rules For 2008
Monday, January 12th, 2009New zero percent tax rate
Currently, the maximum federal income tax rate for most long-term capital gains and qualifying dividend income is 15%. For 2007, individuals in the lowest two tax brackets receive the benefit of an even lower 5% tax rate. Beginning January 1, 2008, however (and continuing through 2010), the maximum federal income tax […]









