New Credit Card Laws for 2010 – February Update

Posted by on Feb 17, 2010 in Personal Finance | Comments Off

You’ve probably seen a news story about the latest round of credit card changes taking effect. In fact, this is the second of three “waves” of new credit card laws. The first batch were put into place in August 2009, and the second round will take effect on February 22, 2010. The final set of regulations will be implemented in August 2010. So, what’s on the slate for this...

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Find a Financial Advisor With an Online Locator

Posted by on Apr 10, 2009 in Personal Finance | 0 comments

It’s a sign of the times and our economic woes. Millions of Americans are turning to certified financial advisors to help them navigate the way forward. Some people had no financial plan to start with, while others found that their plans were not strong enough to survive the economic downturn. I rarely get excited about new finance tools that come online. But today is an exception. I...

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401k Withdrawal Options – Hot Topic for 2009

Posted by on Mar 9, 2009 in Personal Finance | 0 comments

Call it a sign of the times. The number of Google searches for such phrases as 401k withdrawal options has risen steadily over the last few weeks. As the economy continues to drag, and the unemployment rate continues to rise, more and more Americans are tapping their 401k for additional cash flow. But what happens with you make an early withdrawal from your 401k plan? What kind of penalties might...

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