Category Archives: Wealth

Annual golf, spa getaways still thriving

Bubba Watson (L) of the U.S. sits with his caddie Ted Scott during a suspension of second round play due to winds during the British Open golf championship on the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland, July 16, 2010. Credit: … Continue reading

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Five Common (And Costly) Consumer Mistakes

While we’re doing a lot of things “right” these days (such as paying more attention to our credit card statements, shopping more frugally, and redefining our vision of retirement), we’re still making quite a few mistakes. And some of them … Continue reading

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Are Your Bad Habits Costing You A Financial Future?

Addicted to caffeine? Cigarettes? Repeatedly eating too much bad food? Can’t stop playing the lottery? You may be gambling with your financial future. Overeating Costs over lifetime: $258,000 America isn’t healthy: A whopping 2/3 of Americans are either overweight or obese, … Continue reading

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Women’s Top Financial Shortfalls

I’ll probably read Dan Abrams’ new book, Man Down, when it comes out — a book abut how women are better than men in just about everything. I can see it now — we’re better managers/leaders, we’re better multi-taskers, we’re … Continue reading

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Top Ten Women in Money

Elizabeth Warren. Suze Orman. Maria Shriver. Sheila Bair. These women – and the remaining 6 on Walletpop’s [unscientific] list of the TOP TEN WOMEN IN MONEY – are each making a difference in the financial well-being of millions of Americans. … Continue reading

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