Federal Regulations Haven’t Prevented Banks from Raising Overdraft Fees

What has Government Regulation of bank overdraft fees gotten us?  Nothing111  This aritcle by AnnaMaria Andriotis in Smart Money talks about bank raising fees even as the Government ‘looks into it.’ :http://blogs.smartmoney.com/advice/2012/06/07/despite-regulations-overdraft-fees-are-rising/So expect more bank fees as we go along.Remember, You can count on us to count for you!  

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Play Money Teaches Investing Lessons

Here is something I have talked about before if you are investing, especially a new investment strategy – don’t invest real money right away; paper trade your strategy before you risk money on it.  FInding pitfalls in a strategy is important.  This article in the Wall Street Journal By KAREN DAMATO AND VERONICA DAGHER talks about a study done with play money:http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304203604577394431579048676.htmlWhile I am not an investment advisor, I have always felt that knowing your strategy before risking capital is important to your long-term investment health.Remember, You can count on us to count to you!   

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Help Your Kids Plan for Retirement

The key to your children having a secure and rich retirment starts when they graduate high school or college.  It is important to save consistently and start early.  See this article in the Wall Street Journal by  CAROLYN T. GEER:http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304019404577418623865572852.htmlCompounding your money works better the sooner you start, but it is never too late.Remember, You can count on us to count for you!  

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