Transition Years Challenge for Women Over Fifty
The piece outlines financial hurdles faced by women aged 50 and older as they juggle caregiving, illness, and estates. It stresses clear financial positioning, goal setting, and knowledge, plus a stepwise plan: review budgets, update bank and insurance details, reassess investments, retirement funds, taxes, Medicare and long term care, and set up wills and powers of attorney. It emphasizes practical actions and timely planning.
Early letdown for muni bond funds in 1994
The first quarter saw municipal bond funds fall about 5.86 percent on average, larger losses than corporate and Treasury funds. Analysts cite higher interest-rate risk due to fund duration, reducing appeal despite Clinton era tax changes.
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Auto insurance savings requires shopping around
DES PLAINES Ill AP Knowing what to look for in car insurance can save big money A few tips from the National Association of Independent Insurers Shop The insurance business is competitive with more than 1400 companies offering coverage One company's rates can be anywhere from 240 to 300 lower than another's Yet studies show most consumers go to just one agent or company Check with an insurance agent about premiums on different cars before buying Some models cost more to insure because they are expensive to replace and repair or are favorite targets of thieves Discounts Common money savers include safe-driver no at sault accidents in the last three to five years multicar or homeowner car insurance packages a student with good grades completing driver s education or defensive driving courses equipment such as air bags antilock brakes and antitheft devices Deductibles Raising the deductible the amount you pay of a claim from 100 to 500 for collision coverage or from 50 to 250 for comprehensive coverage can cut the premium But your out of pocket costs are greater if you do have an accident Coverages Don t include optional coverage for medical payments if you already have good health insurance coverage through your employer Skip collision coverage for an older car if the coverage would cost more than the car is worth Know which coverages are mandatory in your state.
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