Introduction : why navigate the blogosphere? -- First perspectives on money. How do I choose a bank? does it really matter? -- What are personal financial statements, and why do I need them? -- Can a budget really help me? -- Are credit cards my enemy? -- Am I scared of my credit score? -- Building wealth requires planning. What is the role of a financial advisor? -- How does the financial planning process work? -- Why is money emotional? -- Why should I open an IRA? -- What's a 401(k) rollover? is that something I can teach my dog? -- What's the difference between a 401(k) and 403(b) plan? -- How do I pay for college? (part I): borrowing money for your future -- How do I pay for college? (part II): saving in advance -- Living in a financial world. Am I ready to pick my own stocks? -- What are alternative investments? -- How do I pick mutual funds? -- Exchange-traded funds : what are they and should I buy one? -- Can I dabble in real estate too? -- How can I unravel the mortgage mystery? -- What are all these different financial designations? -- Exploring the variable annuity : what's all the chatter about? -- Thinking long-term about money management. How can I manage my portfolio through asset allocation and rebalancing? -- The fed? interest rates? inflation? why should I care? -- Life insurance is boring. What do I need to know? -- What do I need to know about retirement? -- What are my chances of getting social security? -- What is this pension crisis I keep hearing about, and how will it affect my retirement?.
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