Recent Articles from Jeff Dekko

Jeff Dekko

Words of Wisdom

As I reflect on all the columns I’ve written, I’d like to offer up several observations that can help guide you in your decision making and management of your finances.

February 2009

Jeff Dekko

Family Finance 101

Parents need to recognize that they have to make their children, young and old, part of the solution, not just part of the problem.

January 2009

Jeff Dekko

Tough as Nails

How to manage your portfolio while the stock market takes record hits.

December 2008

Jeff Dekko

The Inflation Question

Getting a grasp on inflation. And your purchasing power.

November 2008

Jeff Dekko

Means to an End

Long-term care insurance can be costly. Here’s how to plan right and give your family peace of mind.

October 2008

Jeff Dekko

A Plan for Life

Creating a financial plan tells you who you are and where you're going.

September 2008

Jeff Dekko

The "R" Word

It's time to shatter the myths about retirement, and get a new "retirementality."

August 2008

Jeff Dekko

Expect Less, Pay More

What makes investing during a downturn in the market so unpredictable is that we don't know how low it will go.

July 2008

Jeff Dekko

Crunch Your Own Numbers

The myth of "The Number" and your retirement.

June 2008

Foreclosures For Sale

Foreclosure properties have become a very active market lately, with many real estate companies and agents working exclusively in this niche.

May 2008

Personal Finance by Jeff Dekko

The Future Is Now

How do markets fare during a recession?       

March 2008

Personal Finance by Jeff Dekko

Club Money

Investment clubs are one way to appreciate the research, analysis, and synthesis it takes for the pros to manage a pool of investors’ money.

March 2008

Jeff Dekko

Sale of a Lifetime

An estate sale is more than just a financial transaction.

February 2008

Jeff Dekko

Reverse Outlook

The idea of a reverse mortgage seems ridiculous. In fact, it’s likely to trigger a “you’re nuts.”

January 2008

Jeff Dekko

Taking Leave

A true tale of a company owner who took a sabbatical from his small business—and came back to an improved business.

December 2007

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