http://financialplan.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com Financial Planning GuideSite. http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hi http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2009-06-30T20:13:13Z Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:13:13 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://financialplan.about.com/b/2009/07/03/how-much-money-do-i-need-to-retire-2.htm One of the most frequently asked questions I receive has to do with retirement. In particular, people are wondering how much money they need to retire. I wish there was... http://financialplan.about.com/b/2009/07/03/how-much-money-do-i-need-to-retire-2.htm Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:48:36 +0000 2009-07-03T18:48:36Z http://financialplan.about.com/b/2009/06/30/comparing-term-universal-variable-and-whole-life-insurance.htm Life insurance is an important aspect of almost every financial plan, but how can you make sense of all the different policies available? Everyone seems to have their own opinion,... http://financialplan.about.com/b/2009/06/30/comparing-term-universal-variable-and-whole-life-insurance.htm Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:13:13 +0000 2009-06-30T20:13:13Z http://financialplan.about.com/b/2009/06/28/setting-financial-goals-2.htm The first step in personal financial planning is controlling your day-to-day financial affairs so that you can do the things that bring you satisfaction and help you reach your goals.... http://financialplan.about.com/b/2009/06/28/setting-financial-goals-2.htm Sun, 28 Jun 2009 13:18:12 +0000 2009-06-28T13:18:12Z http://financialplan.about.com/b/2009/06/25/save-money-by-taking-advantage-of-warmer-weather-2.htm It's official and summer is finally here. In some locations this means finally breaking out of the grips of Old Man Winter, and for others, it signals long and hot... http://financialplan.about.com/b/2009/06/25/save-money-by-taking-advantage-of-warmer-weather-2.htm Thu, 25 Jun 2009 22:49:04 +0000 2009-06-25T22:49:04Z http://financialplan.about.com/b/2009/06/23/save-money-on-air-conditioning-costs-this-summer.htm Summer is here, and with the warm weather brings increased cooling costs. While there are a number of different ways you can save money during the summer months, the air... http://financialplan.about.com/b/2009/06/23/save-money-on-air-conditioning-costs-this-summer.htm Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:20:33 +0000 2009-06-23T12:20:33Z http://financialplan.about.com/b/2009/06/20/what-to-do-if-you-cant-pay-your-taxes-3.htm Have you filed an extension and still trying to get the money together needed to pay your taxes? Owing money to the IRS is never fun, but in today's economy... http://financialplan.about.com/b/2009/06/20/what-to-do-if-you-cant-pay-your-taxes-3.htm Sat, 20 Jun 2009 20:17:24 +0000 2009-06-20T20:17:24Z http://financialplan.about.com/b/2009/06/16/understanding-the-alternative-minimum-tax.htm What three letters spell bad news for your tax situation? AMT. The Alternative Minimum Tax was created back in 1969 as a means for making sure that even the wealthiest... http://financialplan.about.com/b/2009/06/16/understanding-the-alternative-minimum-tax.htm Tue, 16 Jun 2009 18:15:43 +0000 2009-06-16T18:15:43Z http://financialplan.about.com/b/2009/06/13/making-the-most-of-your-savings.htm Where is the best place to stash your cash? Under your mattress? In a cookie jar? Your checking account? Savings account? Certificate of Deposit? With so many choices, it's easy... http://financialplan.about.com/b/2009/06/13/making-the-most-of-your-savings.htm Sat, 13 Jun 2009 21:13:31 +0000 2009-06-13T21:13:31Z http://financialplan.about.com/b/2009/06/11/microsoft-money-to-be-discontinued-as-of-june-30.htm After years of running their flagship personal finance application, Microsoft is bringing an end to their Money software. There have always been two major players in this arena: Quicken and... http://financialplan.about.com/b/2009/06/11/microsoft-money-to-be-discontinued-as-of-june-30.htm Thu, 11 Jun 2009 19:02:22 +0000 2009-06-11T19:02:22Z http://financialplan.about.com/b/2009/06/09/mid-year-checkup-tax-withholding.htm We're just kicking off summer, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't do any tax planning today. One of the easiest things you can do to maximize how much you bring... http://financialplan.about.com/b/2009/06/09/mid-year-checkup-tax-withholding.htm Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:14:00 +0000 2009-06-09T13:14:00Z