Monday, October 30, 2006
7 Shortcuts for Major Money Hassles
This is the title of an article from November 2006 issue of Money magazine. This is the same philosophy and these are good 7 shortcuts to start a simply fiance.
1. Ace Your Retirement
Settle on a target retirement date
Buy a target-retirement fund in your 401(k)
2. Invest (Almost) Like a Pro
Pick a mix
Buy index funds
3. Cruise into College
Use a state 529 Plan
Pick Utah plan or your state plan
4. Disaster Proof Your Family
Build an emergency Fund
Buy life insurance
Write a will
5. Protect Your Identity
Dry up junk mail
Go paperless
Watch over your credit
6. Shop Smart for a Car
7. Simplify Your Credit Life
Get a rewards card you can really use
1. Ace Your Retirement
Settle on a target retirement date
Buy a target-retirement fund in your 401(k)
2. Invest (Almost) Like a Pro
Pick a mix
Buy index funds
3. Cruise into College
Use a state 529 Plan
Pick Utah plan or your state plan
4. Disaster Proof Your Family
Build an emergency Fund
Buy life insurance
Write a will
5. Protect Your Identity
Dry up junk mail
Go paperless
Watch over your credit
6. Shop Smart for a Car
7. Simplify Your Credit Life
Get a rewards card you can really use