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Deferring income may be risky given tax laws
All the advice you need to know about current tax laws and deferring income into the future.
FULL STORY >> 10/13/2009 12:22 PMWatch Video... Add to Video Cart...
5 percentages make up your credit score
A consumer's FICO score is based on five different percentages.
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Cluttered annuities typically make for bad investments
It is difficult to ascertain the yields of equity indexed annuities because they are set by the insurance companies, at their discretion. Thus, knowing what to be aware of in investments is crucial in choosing the right one.
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Avoid falling victim to fraud
According to a study by AARP and Finra, the typical fraud victim is an optimistic married man in his late 50's. He feels he has a higher than average knowledge on financial matters.
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Improve your chances in the job market, with a degree
The months or years you spend in school can mean a lot for lifetime earnings.
FULL STORY >> 9/7/2009 2:21 PMWatch Video... Add to Video Cart...
Free Finance Guy advice: Pay off your mortgage
It may sound like a simple, yet expensive task, but News 8's Finance Guy says paying off your mortgage is important.
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John Henry McDonald is The Finance Guy. He is a certified financial planner and the President of Austin Asset Management Company. Join him every Monday to learn about money matters.

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