Get Your Financial Priorities Straight for 2008 [Yahoo Finance] “The most common questions I get on the topic of how to take control of your financial life.”
How Useful Are Financial Rules of Thumb? [Kiplinger] “These guidelines are often touted as gospel truth. Do they point you in the right direction — or lead you astray?”
10 ways to simplify your life in 2008 [MSN Money] “With a little upfront effort, you can streamline how you bank, pay bills and track your money. Now is a good time to set up a financial system that will pay off all year long.”
Financial Resolutions for the New Year [Smart Money] “Here are five simple promises to make that will put your best financial foot forward in 2008.”
8 smart college money moves in ’08 [Bankrate] “There are eight things to keep in mind if you are saving for college in the coming year.”
— FREE MONEY FINANCE
(Photo: What Rhymes With Nicole)
that picture exemplifies my personal finance gameplan for 2008. now, where’s the INSERT DEED slot?
I liked the Kiplinger’s article, but I think their answer that a “Roth IRA is better than a Traditional IRA” is questionable. That’s true for a lot of people, but the answer is truthfully that it depends on your situation. The Roth does some great advantages like the ability to withdraw contributions at any time and the fact that it has no required minimum distributions. But beyond that it depends on your current and future tax rates. That being said, the same amount of money in a Roth is obviously much more valuable than the same amount in a Traditional IRA.
@mac-phisto: gasp!
Great roundup. Thanks!