Finance is Fun
with Marion R. Syversen, MBA
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Resources to Learn about Money
Every day I am approached by people who 'wished they understood' all kinds of money subjects. These folks feel lost, ignorant, angry at themselves, and foolish all because of their own perceived...
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Kids and Summer Jobs
Ever notice how tight your child can be with their own money and how quickly they spend yours? When you haven't worked hard for the money you are given even grown-ups can behave this way. It's...
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Market Volatility
The movement of the stock market is affected by large and small events Recently the stock market has had some considerable drops and volatility. What causes these changes? 1.) ...
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Finance is Fun: Tips to Better Credit
By- Marion Syverson You need credit to buy a house, car or boat. You even need good credit to get many jobs and for life insurance. What should you do if your credit score is low? Here are...
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Retirement Survey
A survey was released recently by the insurance and financial company now called The Hartford. The survey measured those who planned for retirement - call PLANNERS in the survey- and...
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Preventing Identity Theft
Identity theft can involve financial, medical or personal information where another person identifies themselves as you without your permission. Prevention is doing one thing, but it a series of...
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Where Does Your Money Go?
Do you keep track of how and why your money is spent? Many people who have money troubles do not really have a clear picture of how money is spent. Here are some questions to ask yourself: ...
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Portfolio Theory
Portfolio theory, which I studied, claims that a very good approach to investments is regular rebalancing of your investment portfolio. Why rebalance - To rebalance is to make the mix of...
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The Psychology of Money
As a financial advisor and curious woman, I want to know as much as I can about how we think about life but especially money. That has brought me to learn as much as I can about today's topic: The...
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Five Tips for Insuring Your Life
I hope no one you love ever dies. It is my special hope that no one you love dies young. But people do die and sometimes the death is especially tragic because the loved one is young and has a...
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Fugitive Arrested Following Chase
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Bargain Hunters Prepare for 10-Mile Yard Sale in Cornville and Skowhegan
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Penobscot Narrows Bridge Observatory Opens Saturday
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A Spectacular Day For Seniors In Bangor
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Internet Safety Tips
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Troop Greeters Celebrate Milestone
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Orono High School Students Get Lesson in Wabanaki History
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Search Continues for Nichole Cable; Deputies Looking for Truck
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UPDATE: Police Looking for Truck Involved with Nichole Cable Case
Breaking News from CBS
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Video: Young Innovators: Teen tackles cancer diagnosis
After his close friend died from pancreatic cancer, 16-year-old Jack Andraka unleashed his hyper-drive intellect on preventing more cancer deaths. And as Jim Axelrod reports, the teen created a much faster and far cheaper detection method for pancreatic, ovarian and lung cancer.
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Video: Federal gov. reviewing solitary confinement
The Federal Bureau of Prisons is reviewing the frequency and fairness of solitary confinement in all federal prisons. A rollback on "solitary" is already underway in some states. Randall Pinkston reports on the impact the rollback is having on Mississippi.
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Video: Did the WH know about IRS targeting?
New questions are being raised concerning if anyone in the White House was aware of IRS targeting of conservative groups. Margaret Brennan reports on the new evidence that's heating up the controversy.
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Video: Final countdown to record Powerball jackpot
Excitement is growing as the drawing nears for the record-setting Powerball jackpot. Carter Evans reports from California, the latest player to join the multi-state lottery, where residents are buying up 10,000 tickets every minute.
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Video: How "Code Red" saved lives during tornadoes
The town of Granbury, Texas, was hit hardest by a string of 16 deadly tornadoes that struck the state. Anna Werner reports how the city's "Code Red" warning system helped kept residents alive.