Website offers free money management help to young adults

For me, this is a sure sign that we’ve hit the dog days of summer: Your college-age part-time worker is blowing through every dollar of his paycheck, and you’re worn down from barking at him to sock a few bucks away. Checkbook counseling may be in order.

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The Future of Financial Planning Regulation

None of the current regulatory regimes truly regulates financial planning.

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Government Enters Financial-Advice Business

NEW YORK -- Many years ago I settled a malpractice suit with a doctor, and at one point the other side made an offer: rather than a lump-sum payment, why not buy me an annuity? My lawyer wasn't too keen on the idea, and I wasn't either when I worked out the internal rate of return. The number "0.56%" stands out in my memory

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Build an emergency fund even in tough times

CHICAGO -- Standard financial advice says you should squirrel away cash for emergency expenses.

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Silverman: Financial planning ideas, advice

People regularly ask me how to choose a financial adviser. After my stock answer of "choose me," I begin by asking them why they want one. Financial advice means different things to different people.

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Sound Financial Advice Losing Value Against Weak Dollar, Unemployment

COMMENTARY | Steve Forbes is an honest fiscal conservative who will likely never become president. A Time Magazine writer may have been cruel but also partly right in describing his campaign style as being like that of a "dork robot." Forbes tried and failed in two prior GOP primary campaigns.

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Sants: We do not want people excluded from advice under RDR

FSA chief executive Hector Sants says the regulator is keen to ensure the RDR does not prevent people from getting financial advice.

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How Much Money Do You Need to See a Financial Adviser?

Workers with a small amount of savings don’t always feel comfortable getting investment advice.

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On The Money: Websites offer women financial advice

Several websites cater to the financial interests of women, from asset allocation to retirement planning. Here is a sampling:

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Narrow focus limits broader FOFA vision

Editorial: A strong line of argument is being pursued by sections of the financial planning industry that the Government has been focusing its Future of Financial Advice changes far too narrowly.

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