Tax Refund for your Mustache?
Tax Refund? In the midst of tax season, the American Mustache Institute is proposing a tax benefit for people with facial hair. The Institute is planning a Million Mustache March…
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Waiting Until Things Look Better
Have you ever been in a situation where you spot a news item that you know will make the market drop? At that point, the temptation is to act on…
Hedge Funds and the Lure of Exclusivity
Everyone wants to feel special, and unfortunately there are those who take advantage of that desire in order to sell questionable products and services. The psychology is based on what…
Free Money – Don’t Miss Out!
Missing out on Free Money? Are you making the most of the employer match in your 401k plan? Getting the full employer match in your retirement plan is one of…
Take a look at Mitt’s Tax Return
With the campaign season in full swing there has been a lot to catch our attention lately. Mitt Romney has been under particular scrutiny as he is one of the…
Your Accounts Need Your Attention!
Have you made your 2011 Roth IRA contribution? If you have not yet made the maximum contribution, you still have time! Tax payers have until April 17th of 2012 to…
Checking Up On Your Charities
Today I was contacted by Woman 2 Woman Breast Cancer Foundation seeking a contribution. They had a compelling message, which is listed on their website. It says that they provide…
Four Shocks to Watch in 2012
A central discussion in 2012 will be the possibility of inflationary and deflationary economic outcomes around the world. Several of the deflationary threats that made news in 2011 continue to…
New Year… Old Budget?
The start of a new year is often when we tell ourselves “This year I am going to [insert resolution here].” Maybe last year you decided to really start tracking…
Top 10 Market Stories of 2011
As we look towards the New Year, we pause to reflect on all the events of the past 12 months. Financial Symmetry has covered several current events on our blog…
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