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Personal Finance Articles
Tap into the knowledge and experience of ACA members with this collection of articles. We update the content regularly so be sure to check back frequently or sign up for the RSS feed and get notified when new articles are available.
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May 01, 2012
One of the most stressful parts of tax filings is gathering the information. Managing tax recordkeeping as a year-round job makes the actual filing of the return much easier.
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April 15, 2012
Estate planning is a challenge for most of us to navigate. Those that don't fit the traditional view of marriage encounter an even higher degree of complexity.
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April 01, 2012
Did you throw money away in 2011? You did if you were unable to claim legitimate deductions on your tax return because you didn't have records or forgot about expenses.
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March 15, 2012
Financial companies have unleashed an onslaught of apps to help you track and manage your investments. The app revolution doesn't end with merely observing your portfolio. Now you can actually trade on your iPhone, iPad and Android devices.
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March 01, 2012
While it is true that life insurance is one of those products that are sold and not bought, if you have people depending on you for support, you probably need life insurance.
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February 15, 2012
If you have a lot of cash on the sidelines, consider an alternative that pays you a higher rate of interest and gives you a cozier feeling than leaving your money with a megabank.
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February 01, 2012
It's so easy to become overwhelmed by the bombardment of bad news we see every day, and feel as if the little we can do can't possibly make a difference. Socially responsible investing, or SRI for short, is all about making money while making a difference.
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January 15, 2012
With 2011 behind us, most stock investors will look back upon another subpar year. Although the future will not mirror the past, let's examine those two putrid periods last century and see how the stock market fared afterwards.
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January 01, 2012
A plan is an essential part of growing a successful business, and when it comes down to it, the same goes for our families and our personal finances. So why not start the year off right and run our households more like businesses?
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December 15, 2011
Investors have been so preoccupied with the gyrations in world markets that we risk neglecting the end of year financial strategies that can have measurable impact.