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Considering retirement? Maybe you should take some time to calculate how much money you need to retire.
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PrimeRates Market Talk: Merkel Wins, Yellen On Deck, Shutdown Mania
Looking at this week, Angela Merkel’s victory, Janet Yellen’s nomination, and concerns over a government shutdown are likely to affect the markets.
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To say that investors are concerned about the coming “tapering” from the Fed is a bit of an understatement.
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You will earn interest off your deposits but these earnings pale in comparison to what you could earn investing in the stock market.
Setting Up a Roth IRA for Your Children With Jobs
You might be thinking of the perfect gift for your children, a Roth IRA can both jumpstart their retirement and be that gift that keeps on giving.
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