If you are learning about asset allocation or deciding on your own personal asset mix, FiLife has put together some frequently asked questions to consider. Why should I care about…
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Thursday Aug 20, 2009
Ten time tested investment principals that all investors should follow in any market. We have experienced some difficult time over the last year but these principals are still relevant.
Sunday Jan 25, 2009
Investors should approach their portfolios with a "Buy and Beware" mentality, including their retirement portfolio, says Dave Kansas. He advises tracking the balance of your investments over time.
Monday Jun 15, 2009
Before deciding on investing your money into mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, closed-end funds or even stocks, it's a good idea to do your research.
Tuesday Mar 24, 2009
Eventually stocks will rebound, and when that time comes (fingers crossed), you'll be happy you know what a balance sheet is.
Tuesday Jan 20, 2009
Knowing what assets are safe and having strategies to pay down your debt are the first steps in securing your financial future. But, in order to put your money to work, it’s time to think about investing again. In the end, money in the mattress will not grow. Indeed, inflation chips away at inactive cash like so many drips from ...
Wednesday Feb 16, 2005
Still hunting for the next superstar actively managed fund? Jonathan Clements mines the collective wisdom of some of his fellow index-fund investors for criteria to use when evaluating a fund.
Thursday Apr 2, 2009
Asset allocation is a key investment strategy to understand, whether you are doing it on your own or have help. Asset allocation helps to diversify both holdings and risk so that you don't put all of your eggs in one basket.
Thursday Apr 2, 2009
Choosing the right asset allocation is tough. You have to consider near-term and long-term goals for saving and spending. Here we lay out some common scenarios and possible asset allocation models to go by.
Thursday Apr 2, 2009
When considering asset allocation, there are some key things you need to know about limiting volatility, picking asset classes and knowing when to rebalance.
Wednesday Jan 16, 2008
If you're sick of rebalancing your annual portfolio, you might be able to chillax (chill + relax) this year. Find out why you may or may not want to rebalance and more with the help of this article.
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| 15 Year Fixed | 4.62%  |
4.67% |
| 30 Year Fixed | 5.15% | 5.15% |
| 1 Year ARM | 3.48% |
3.51% |
| 5/1 Year ARM | 3.62% |
3.68% |
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| Line of Credit | 4.89%  |
4.88% |
| 10 Year Loan | 7.47% | 7.47% |
| 15 Year Loan | 7.61% |
7.60% |
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| Interest Checking | 0.28% | 0.28% |
| Money Market/Savings | 0.38% | 0.38% |
| 12 Month CD | 1.13%  |
1.15% |
| 60 Month IRA CD | 2.40% |
2.41% |
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| Cash Back Cards | 12.66% |
12.68% |
| No Annual Fee Cards | 12.08% |
11.97% |
| Reward Cards | 12.75% |
12.61% |
| Small Business Cards | 11.01% |
10.94% |
| Student Cards | 13.77% |
13.49% |
| Platinum Cards | 12.26% |
12.11% |
