Archive for February, 2008

uTango- Lifestage Rewards Program

February 20, 2008

We found this interesting news story on uTango, the lifestage rewards program for singles, engaged couples and newlyweds. The programs offers long term payouts to members by leveraging their spending through its merchant network. If you achieve certain spending milestones, you can receive payments ranging from $250,000 to $1,000,000 in thirty years. The [...]

6 Ways To Fix Your 401(k)

February 20, 2008

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Great tips from Tom Middleton at MSN Money on ways to improve your 401(k). Here are Tom’s thought:
Resolve not to make basic mistakes

Dump that stable-value plan. Insurance [...]

Five Key Estate Planning Documents

February 11, 2008

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We’re frequently asked what you should look for in a basic estate plan. Of course, one of the most important things you can do for your family [...]

401(k) Roth Conversions

February 6, 2008

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Starting in 2008, you can directlyconvert funds from a traditional 401(k) to a Roth IRA, rather than going through the cumbersome process of first transferring the funds [...]