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Mon, 12 May 2008 13:02:00 GMT

Raising your grandchildren? You have options

Untitled Document For many people approaching retirement, life can seem like it's going along according to plan. Now that their kids are grown and out of the house with families of their own, they've settled into the role of doting grandparents. But
Mon, 12 May 2008 13:02:00 GMT

Weekly payments don't affect FICO score

Untitled Document Dear Dr. Don, A few days ago I was talking to a customer service representative from American Express. He suggested something he said would raise my credit score an extra 20 points in six months! Can you provide some sort of validation
Mon, 12 May 2008 13:01:00 GMT

Who are the real perpetrators?

Bob Sullivan is mad as hell and he's not going to take it anymore.At a glance Name: Bob Sullivan Hometown: Wood-Ridge, N.J. Education: Bachelor's degree in history from Fairfield University, master's degree in journalism from University of Missouri.
Mon, 12 May 2008 12:59:00 GMT

Business losses on a startup

Dear Tax Talk: Three years ago, we opened a retail store. This year our rental contract expires and we decided to let go of our business. Unfortunately, the $90,000 that we used to open this business did not materialize. What are the business losses that
Mon, 12 May 2008 12:58:00 GMT

Forgiven debt comes with tax bill

Dear Debt Adviser, I would like to pay off my debts but can only pay about 55 percent of each debt. Currently, I have about $37,000 in debt that is in collections. I want to settle, but I want the debts stated as paid in full and no balance on my credit
Mon, 12 May 2008 12:56:00 GMT

4 options for leftover 529 plan money

Dear College Money Guru, If my grandchild's college expenses end up upon her graduation to be less than the amount in her 529 plan, what specifically are the options for using the leftover amount? -- Frank Dear Frank, I'm assuming that you are the 529
Mon, 12 May 2008 12:56:00 GMT

Financial Engines Issues National 401(k) Evaluation: How Well Are Americans Handling Their 401(k)s?

Business Editors "Millions of Americans will rely on their 401(k)s as a primary source of income in retirement, and until now, it's been challenging for plan sponsors to determine which participant groups are doing well and which groups need the most
Mon, 12 May 2008 12:21:00 GMT

Financial Engines Issues National 401(k) Evaluation: How Well Are Americans Handling Their 401(k)s?

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Mon, 12 May 2008 12:06:00 GMT

Repo'd car comes back to haunt; buying home insurance; more

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Mon, 12 May 2008 11:44:00 GMT

Study: Retirement Savers Make Costly 401(k) Mistakes

Despite extensive efforts to educate workers about saving for retirement, many employees are not doing a good job of managing their company-sponsored 401(k) accounts, a new study indicates. The analysis of nearly 1 million retirement portfolios found
Mon, 12 May 2008 10:53:00 GMT

Study: Retirement savers make costly 401(k) mistakes

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Mon, 12 May 2008 09:11:00 GMT

GE Money finds no takers for personal loans, mortgage biz

MUMBAI: GE Money India is learnt to have found no takers for its wholly owned personal loans and mortgages portfolios with the interested parties quoting nearly half of the company's expectation. The bidders say this could eventually lead to the proposed
Mon, 12 May 2008 07:49:00 GMT

Study: Retirement savers make costly 401(k) mistakes

NEW YORK - Despite extensive efforts to educate workers about saving for retirement, many employees are not doing a good job of managing their company-sponsored 401(k) The analysis of nearly 1 million retirement portfolios found that 69 percent have
Mon, 12 May 2008 07:47:00 GMT

Connecticut Dems Push State 401(k)

Majority Democrats in Connecticut's Senate proposed a bill to establish a universal 401(k) savings plan for the state's small businesses, which would enable more workers to have a retirement plan.
Mon, 12 May 2008 07:29:00 GMT

Study: Retirement savers make costly 401(k) mistakes

NEW YORK - Despite extensive efforts to educate workers about saving for retirement, many employees are not doing a good job of managing their company-sponsored 401(k) accounts, a new study indicates.The analysis of nearly 1 million retirement portfolios
Mon, 12 May 2008 06:42:00 GMT

Study: Retirement savers make costly 401(k) mistakes

NEW YORK (AP) - Despite extensive efforts to educate workers about saving for retirement, many employees are not doing a good job of managing their company-sponsored 401(k) accounts, a new study indicates. The analysis of nearly 1 million retirement
Mon, 12 May 2008 06:25:00 GMT

Workers are making 401(k) mistakes that may dash retirement plans

SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Is more than half of your 401(k) invested in your own company's stock? In an ideal world, retirement savers would scoff at that question. But the world of retirement savings is far from ideal, as revealed by the results of
Mon, 12 May 2008 05:44:00 GMT

Study: Retirement savers make costly 401(k) mistakes

NEW YORK (AP) -- Despite extensive efforts to educate workers about saving for retirement, many employees are not doing a good job of managing their company-sponsored 401(k) accounts, a new study indicates. The analysis of nearly 1 million retirement
Mon, 12 May 2008 05:03:00 GMT

Study: Retirement savers make costly 401(k) mistakes

NEW YORK (AP) -- Despite extensive efforts to educate workers about saving for retirement, many employees are not doing a good job of managing their company-sponsored 401(k) accounts, a new study indicates. The analysis of nearly 1 million retirement
Mon, 12 May 2008 04:45:00 GMT

Study: Many savers make mistakes with 401(k) accounts that could reduce retirement payouts

The analysis of nearly 1 million retirement portfolios found that 69 percent have inappropriate risk or diversification of holdings and 36 percent have worrisome concentrations of company stock. In addition, one-third of savers aren't putting enough
Mon, 12 May 2008 04:42:00 GMT

Study: Retirement savers make costly 401(k) mistakes

NEW YORK -- Despite extensive efforts to educate workers about saving for retirement, many employees are not doing a good job of managing their company-sponsored 401(k) accounts, a new study indicates. The analysis of nearly 1 million retirement
Mon, 12 May 2008 04:26:00 GMT

Study: Retirement savers make costly 401(k) mistakes

Despite extensive efforts to educate workers about saving for retirement, many employees are not doing a good job of managing their company-sponsored 401(k) accounts, a new study indicates. The analysis of nearly 1 million retirement portfolios found
Mon, 12 May 2008 04:25:00 GMT

Study: Retirement savers make costly 401(k) mistakes

NEW YORK-Despite extensive efforts to educate workers about saving for retirement, many employees are not doing a good job of managing their company-sponsored 401(k) accounts, a new study indicates. The analysis of nearly 1 million retirement portfolios
Mon, 12 May 2008 04:23:00 GMT

Study: Retirement savers make costly 401(k) mistakes

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Mon, 12 May 2008 04:22:00 GMT

Retirement Living: Workers are making 401(k) mistakes that may dash retirement plans

Investing in a single company can lead to dire consequences for retirement savers, according to Financial Engines. Taking a sample $30,000 invested for 40 years, a saver with 80% or more in one company's stock would end up with 66% less money, on
Mon, 12 May 2008 04:09:00 GMT

Study: Retirement savers make costly 401(k) mistakes

NEW YORK (AP) -- Despite extensive efforts to educate workers about saving for retirement, many employees are not doing a good job of managing their company-sponsored 401(k) accounts, a new study indicates. The analysis of nearly 1 million retirement
Mon, 12 May 2008 04:09:00 GMT

Graduates will be put off pension saving by personal accounts

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Sun, 11 May 2008 23:50:00 GMT

Seeking a workout? Be patient

It seems that mortgage servicers aren't satisfying anyone these days.Homeowners get fed up when they try to work something out with their servicers, to no avail. Real estate agents complain that mortgage companies drag their heels on short sales.
Sun, 11 May 2008 13:42:00 GMT

What's $29,000 worth after 18 years?

into the bank 18 years ago, either in a CD or a savings account, how much is it worth now? -- Sally Savings Dear Sally, It depends on the rate the investment earned over the 18-year time period. The difference between an average passbook savings rate
Sun, 11 May 2008 13:42:00 GMT

Capital gains exclusion on a home

Dear Tax Talk, My father bought some property and built a home on it in the 1930s. He built most of the home himself, so his cost basis is very little. Today it is worth about $350,000. His wife died two years ago, and he has been in an assisted living
Sun, 11 May 2008 13:42:00 GMT