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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 2012

Page

10

Why emergency fund leads retirement in priorities

Joe Plemon explains why building an emergency fund before retirement investing is essential. He cautions that tapping retirement savings for emergencies can trigger taxes and penalties and set a bad precedent, and argues delaying mortgage payoff and kids’ college preserves long term security.

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Tips for Establishing a Credit History

Advice from the National Foundation for Credit Counseling stresses starting slowly when building credit. Do not apply for too much credit at once and limit new credit card applications to avoid signaling desperation. Consider a co-signer if denied, but both parties risk impact from late payments. Aim for at least three lines of credit and keep usage under 30 percent while showing a variety of account types.

National Foundation For Credit Counseling NFCC

Credit building tips for secured to unsecured cards

The article explains obtaining a closed end account like a car loan or secured credit card. You fund a bank account to secure a credit line equal to the deposited amount. Responsible use may lead to an unsecured card offer, per NFCC guidance.

NFCC McClatchy-Tribune News

Debt reshapes young couples as student loans loom over marriage

Relationship counselors note rising college debt strains new unions with average student loans around 27 thousand and credit card debt adding to financial stress. Experts urge frank money talks early, proper budgeting, and aligned money personalities to prevent conflicts.

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Closine Stocks New York Market Wrap

New York Stock Exchange most active names include AMD Alcoa Altria AmintiGrp Annaly ArchCoal Armour Rand BarrickG BestBuy Caterpillar CocaColas Chevron Citigroup Disney FordM Valero Verizon WalMart WellsFargo Xerox Yamanaga among others with varied highs lows and closes. Investors moved through a mixed session as key tech and energy issues traded with volatility and shifting sentiment.

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Hog market report from Peoria stockyards details

Hogs trading moderately active at Peoria Stockyards with barrows and gilts steady. 1-2 animals 240-260 lb priced 44.50 to 45.00, 2-3 270-290 lb 43.00 to 44.50. Sows steady across weights 29.00 to 32.00. Boars: over 300 lb 13.00, under 300 lb 18.00. Associated Press.

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Grain futures rise on CBOT with December wheat soybeans up

Grain futures on the Chicago Board of Trade rose as December wheat gained 18 cents to 8.8150 a bushel, December corn up 16.50 cents to 7.5650, December oats 1.75 cents higher at 3.7575, and November soybeans up 29.50 cents to 16.6950 a bushel.

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