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Why Having Nothing To Wear Is Making You Broke

Don’t get me wrong, I love to shop, buy a new outfit or two, but I have never been the type of woman who stands in front of my closet saying…I have nothing to wear.  Maybe it is my oversized sense of self or just my decisive nature, but it is just something I don’t do.  Many of my friends agonize over this decision daily, ultimately resulting in the purchase of more (and more and more and more) stuff.  Read more >

Health Insurance When You Aren’t Covered By An Employer or Medicare

Money Magazine had an interesting article this month about a man who is financially ready to retire at 56 but is not sure how he will handle medical coverage until Medicare kicks in at 65.  This article jumped out at me because even as a very healthy, normal weight, self employed, 30 year old, I have had trouble getting coverage.  Read more >

If I Get A Divorce, Does My Spouse Still Collect My Social Security Benefits?

Recently, a friend of mine who is getting a divorce asked me this very question.  I had just recently read a Wall Street Journal article by Kelly Greene entitled “Social Security Benefits Don’t End With Divorce” and I summarize the findings below. The answer is yes if your ex spouse:  1) Did not re-marry  Read more >

Exit Strategy

Who Needs an Estate Plan and Why?   Everyone.  A will tells the world exactly where you want your assets distributed when you die.  Read more >

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NicoleM
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August 2007
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Philadelphia
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