Checked out the bestseller lists lately? In February you would have spotted motivational expert Marci Shimoff’s “Happy for No Reason,” which claims to teach you “how to experience sustained happiness for the rest of your life.” In March came “The Geography of Bliss” by journalist Eric Weiner, a travelogue of places on Earth where people are the happiest. Both of these follow on the heels of “Stumbling on Happiness” by Harvard psychologist Dan Gilbert, which has been translated into 20 languages.
The first batch of baby boomers hits Social Security age in 2008. So what happens as this giant generation starts selling assets they’ve saved for retirement?
Ever since Yvette Mesquita took over her father’s finances, she’s felt as if she’s had two jobs.
I moved, and I no longer get reception. But my service provider won’t let me out of my contract without a $150 breakup fee.
Your credit-card terms are usurious; your mortgage contract disguises the real cost of your home; and you need a magnifying glass to catch all the fees in your auto loan. As a result, you may be paying thousands more than you should for these products, says Harvard Law professor Elizabeth Warren.
Question: With the economy being as bad as it is and no sign of getting any better, I feel people are reluctant to invest or even unable to save. Do you agree? With keeping that in mind, what do you think people look for in a financial adviser?
You’d love to rid yourself of the junk, uh, cherished belongings you’ve amassed. It’s not easy. If you plan to lighten up but don’t think Sotheby’s will auction your castoffs, consider these options.
What do you do when it seems your new family members added a little extra to your share of the costs?
Question: I’m tired of paying so much in taxes. What investments will lower my taxes?
Americans are flocking to places that offer big-city opportunities and amenities — with a lot more green space and a lot less stress. See the top 10 Great American Towns.
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