Using a discount broker to save fees on your investments?  You may be paying “stealth” fees without realizing it!  See this article in USA Today by Matt Krantz which discusses some of these hidden fees:http://www.usatoday.com/money/perfi/columnist/krantz/story/2012-08-28/avoiding-online-brokerage-fees/57379842/1You can call or email me to discuss and can also talk to the financial professionals in the resource section of my website. Here is the link:https://briantstonercpa.com/Resources.html      Remember, for financial, accounting and tax musings,You can count on us to count for you! email bstonercpa@sbcglobal.net phone 818-317-6035 Website www.briantstonercpa.com

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Private colleges appear to be narrowing the tuition gap between themselves and public colleges.  See this article in SmartMoney by Anna Prior for more information:http://www.smartmoney.com/borrow/student-loans/diplomas-at-a-discount-1346168264791/You can get more information by talking to Michael Budnick and his group, College Tuition Advisors.  His contact information is in the Resource section of my website:https://briantstonercpa.com/Resources.htmlRemember, for financial, accounting and tax musings,You can count on us to count for you! email bstonercpa@sbcglobal.net phone 818-317-6035 Website www.briantstonercpa.com

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Banks are now pulling the 0% teaser rates on their credit cards again to reel people in.  You have to be careful here, because if you miss a payment or don’t pay off the card before the teaser rate expires, this money will get extremely expensive!Here is an article in the Wall Street Journal by Jennifer Waters that discusses things in a little more detail:http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390444327204577617711628787468.htmlJust be careful about getting in too deep.  Remember, banks are offering these rates for a reason!               Remember, for financial, accounting and tax musings,You can count on us to count for you! email bstonercpa@sbcglobal.net phone 818-317-6035

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