Finance is Fun
with Marion R. Syversen, MBA
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A Case Study
It's unfortunate that he has insufficient assistance through work, but that's the benefit of having your own advisor as you have someone with whom to consult. But how can you do this on your own...
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Your Investment Allocation
I meet with folks who think that there is one rule for figuring out one's investment allocation. I disagree with that notion. There are several factors that help determine your allocation...
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Back to Basics
What's a mutual fundA mutual fund is a portfolio, a mix of stocks aond/or bonds, that help you diversify your investment. Mutual funds allow you to spread your money around to different...
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Make 2009 the year you learn more about your money!
Adult Education programs throughout the state provide many inexpensive classes to help you. Adult education focuses on five areas: Literacy, high school completion, college preparation, business...
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Why Convert a Traditional IRA to a Roth IRA
Traditional IRAs, (whether invested in CDs, stocks and bonds or mutual funds) involve PRE-TAX savings that are taxed upon withdrawl. Roth IRAs do not have the pre-tax benefit, however the account...
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Controlling Holiday Shopping Expenses
Have Realistic Expectations - You are probably not Warren Buffet, meaning you don't have a giant budget for gifts. So be reasonable in your expectations and don't put undue pressure on yourself....
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Finance is Fun
Ignoring Your gut!College Savings before retirement-Beneficiaries are not updated on your HUSBAND'S accountsYou leave Finances to your HusbandMarion R. Syversen, MBA -...
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Updating Your Home
Detailed information on basic to upscale bathroom and kitchen remodeling projects, plus many more improvement project breakdowns are at...
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Cheap "Do it Yourself" for Your Home
It doesn't have to cost a lot to really make some changes. Here are some ideas from my upcoming book that won't cost a lot but that will make a big impact.Paint- This is an inexpensive change...
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Market Turmoil
Remember when your mother said,"So would you jump off a bridge just because everyone was doing it" Don't let emotions determine your next steps. Here are some tips to help you survive...
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Maine Police Taking Part in Seat Belt Campaign
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Woman Kicks Out Police Car Window
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Propane-Powered Cars
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Efforts Continue In Search For Missing Nichole Cable Of Glenburn
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Hundreds Of Volunteers Help Search For Nichole Cable Of Glenburn
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LePage: "Office of governor was totally disrespected"
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Local Church Holds Prayer Vigil for Missing Teen
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Three Indicted in Reported Aroostook County Meth Lab Bust
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Central High School Principal on Paid Administrative Leave
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LePage Hopes To Eliminate Income Tax In Maine If Elected To Second Term
Breaking News from CBS
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Video: 5/20: At least 51 dead after tornado strikes Okla. City suburb; Former employee of Cincinnati IRS office speaks out
At least 51 people were killed in the massive tornado that hit Moore, Okla; Also, Dean Reynolds speaks to Bonnie Esrig, a retired employee of the IRS office that's accused of political targeting. She says that in her 24 years in the office under two Democratic and two Republican presidents, she never heard anyone say, "The president wants this done."
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Video: Oklahoma tornado as seen by storm chasers
The storm chasing team Basehunters recorded close-up footage of the deadly tornado that decimated the town of Moore, Oklahoma.
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Twisters touch down in the Midwest
Two days of tornadoes across the nation's midsection show anew nature's fury
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Video: At least 51 dead after tornado strikes Oklahoma City suburb
At least 51 people were killed in the massive tornado that hit Moore, Okla. Anna Werner reports on how it has left residents in a state of shock.
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Video: Storm spotter: Oklahoma tornado "a nightmare"
Storm spotter Ben McMillan described to Scott Pelley how the mile-wide tornado that tore through an Oklahoma City suburb was one of the worst he's ever seen.