Personal Finance by Jeff Dekko

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

Tough as Nails

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

December 2008

The Inflation Question

Getting a grasp on inflation. And your purchasing power.

November 2008

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

A Plan for Life

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

September 2008

The "R" Word

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

August 2008

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

Crunch Your Own Numbers

The myth of "The Number" and your retirement.

June 2008

Work It Out

Use this handy worksheet to find out how much money you’ll need to bridge the gap between savings and Social-Security income, and your desired goal for retirement savings.

June 2008

Buying a Foreclosed Home.

You’ve decided to buy—now what? Check out these tips for purchasing.

May 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

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

The Future Is Now

How do markets fare during a recession?       

March 2008

Sale of a Lifetime

An estate sale is more than just a financial transaction.

February 2008

Reverse Outlook

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

January 2008

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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