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Inflation hiccups: How well are you saving?

Ayoub — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 06:59:26 +0000

As inflation soars high up, up and away, how well are chennaiites saving these days?! Join my discussion here and let me know of any tips you would like to share to keep ourselves away from the stress that the word inflation brings. An writer...

Savings Or Investing : Know What are You Doing ?

Amit S — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 18:48:54 +0000

There are two kinds of people, really - those who have extra money left over at the end of the month, and those who don’t. I’m assuming you’re one of the former, otherwise you shouldn’t even be here. So what do you do with...

Americans worry about funding a long retirement

AP — Mon, 19 May 2008 15:36:19 +0000

Americans worry that inflation and the rising cost of health care are increasing the risk that they will run out of money in retirement, according to a study released...

Study: Retirement savers make costly 401(k) mistakes

AP — Mon, 12 May 2008 04:07:20 +0000

Despite extensive efforts to educate workers about saving for retirement, many employees are not doing a good job of managing their company-sponsored 401(k) accounts, a new study...

Health savings accounts growing in popularity

AP — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 19:04:26 +0000

More than 6 million people are enrolled in health insurance plans that allow them to also open health savings accounts, nearly double estimates from just two years ago, according to new projections from the insurance...

Dell to Save $3B Over 3 Years

AP — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 20:54:46 +0000

Dell says it will save as much as $3 billion over the next three years as it cuts costs and lays off more workers.

Health Costs Loom Large for Retirees

AP — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 07:06:40 +0000

Many baby boomers are not going to be able to maintain their standard of living in retirement, not only because they’re not saving enough but also because they face skyrocketing health care costs.A study being released Tuesday by the Center...

Can you save money to save the life of another family?

Sameer Kumar — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 11:23:33 +0000

It is funny how our psychology works. It is always interesting to note how different people respond to different situations. Life throws up many an awkward moment at us and most of us are differently prepared to face it and hence respond...

Health Savings Accounts for Poor Tested

AP — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 23:34:05 +0000

The popularity of health savings accounts for the poor will be put to the test in Indiana under a program approved Friday by the Bush administration. Under the plan, someone making $20,000 a year could get health coverage for about $19 a...

GPS Helps Cities Catch Goof-Offs

AP — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 18:48:43 +0000

GPS tracking devices installed on government-issue vehicles are helping communities around the country reduce waste and abuse, in part by catching employees shopping, working out at the gym or otherwise loafing while on the...