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Author Archive | Anthony Kirlew
Nearly Half of Americans are Not Saving for Retirement
According to this Yahoo! Finance article which quotes a LIMRA survey, almost half of those living in the US are not saving for retirement. This is a scary statistic for several reasons: 1. Social Security may not be around for ever. We have heard it for years and I am pretty confident the day will […]
Teaching Children Financial Responsibility
If parents want to give their children a head start in life they should not only plan financially for their future, but should take time to teach the children how to handle money. Along with the life lessons you offer – don’t talk to strangers, brush your teeth, etc. – it’s just as important to […]
Did You Get Your Tax Returns Filed On Time?
If you did not file your taxes on time, it’s too late to file an extension. Trust me, I once filed a late extension and was sent a letter saying that they would not accept my request since it was late. What’s even worse is that I also found out the hard way that there […]
Part Time Job or Part Time Business?
I am reading Dave Ramsey’s book EntreLeadership and in the book he discusses the topic of whether or not someone who is looking to earn additional income should get a part time job or start a part time business. The answer really depends on the urgency of the need for income. If you need income […]
How to Lower Your Life Insurance Rates Without Changing Companies
Did you know that if your life insurance policy was rated in a way that cost you more money, you might be able to have it reconsidered? That’s right. If you were significantly overweight, had a disease, or practiced a poor lifestyle choice such as smoking, there is a chance that you are not paying […]
A Simple Way to Save Money on Online Purchases
Do you use discount codes or promo codes when you shop online? Often a vendor will run a promotion with a discount or coupon code to entice people to do business with them. These codes usually offer some sort of percentage off or in some cases free shipping. If you get one in the mail […]
Financial Advantages of an Elder Law Lawyer
Some of us age gracefully. Our hair silvers – it doesn’t gray. We are blessed with grandchildren – and then great-grandchildren. Our thriftiness from having been raised in a more careful, more responsible age pays off, and we have piles of money in the bank. Some of us age awkwardly. First one knee goes, then […]