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Foreign investments have started off 2012 quite strong, but many experts believe we are not out of the woods in terms of the European debt crisis. Plus, Insider selling has increased significantly as of late. Is that a warning sign that maybe this rally is getting long on the tooth? And how will presidential election politics and the other issues that are in the headlines affect your portfolio?
Financial Fitness Recent Blog Posts
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International Waters
Investing in emerging markets such as China and Brazil have become increasingly important to individuals seeking long term growth. But are you ready for an international portfolio? On the next Financial Fitness we discuss both the opportunities and risk of investing in emerging stocks and bonds. Join us live this at Thursday at 8:00PM with your calls and questions. -
Will You Have Enough?
Retirement Income planning is especially important these days as social security and pension funds face uncertain times. And independently planning for your financial future can be tricky when yields on CD’s and other conservative investments are so low. Join host Jim Burns and his panel of experts as we discuss ways to maximize your retirement income. As always, we are ready ... -
Hope Springs….
Only a few days into the new year and market analyst are already predicting 2012 may be the year of the rally after a rough 2011. Is this just wishful trading, or are markets already showing signs of brighter returns. After a pretty tumultuous 3rd and 4th quarter, some investors may not be so quick to think happy thoughts. But markets have ... -
A Season for Giving?
This week we discuss all aspects of giving, including why some individuals give and others don’t; where to give; what to give; estate planning; potential financial benefits, including tax deductions; and whether it’s better to give while you’re still living. The panelists will highlight where the greatest needs exist and the challenges donors face with so many organizations asking for money. They’ll ... -
Figuring out Financial Aid
Numerous studies prove the benefits of a college education, but with a weak economy and soaring costs, are those benefits still affordable? This week on Financial Fitness we’ll have a special report on planning for college costs, determining what’s affordable, and finding both loans and financial aid. Experts in this field join us for a very educational discussion about how ... -
Market Insanity
We are back this Thursday with an brand new LIVE episode. This week on Financial Fitness we’ll focus on the on-going volatility of the markets - i.e., big declines last week followed by another rally (so far) – causing many investors to lose confidence. Our expert panel will offer advice on how to cope with what many are calling “market insanity”. ... -
Credit as a Right of Passage
This week we wrap up our special series on Financial Literacy for kids and young adults. We spent some time on the SU campus with students involved in the “I Otto Know This” financial literacy program. Launched by the financial Aid office at Syracuse University last year, the program aims to provide students the budgeting, credit and saving skills they ... -
What Color is Your Piggy Bank?
Tonight we began our 3 part series on Financial Literacy for Kids. So far, we have been getting some great responses on our story featuring the kids from McNamara elementary in Baldwinsville. We had a great time talking with the kids. And they actually surprised us more than once with their level of knowledge about some pretty complex money issues ...
