Retirees Have Lost 20%+ on Investments; Financial Planners Haven?t Helped
A Consumer Reports survey of 19,000 online subscribers finds retirees and pre-retirees have lost chunks of their nest eggs. Those who've used financial planners have fared no better than those who haven't.

Financial planners say outlook mixed for 2009
YORK and#8212; While the consensus on Wall Street is that 2009 will be better than 2008, local bankers and financial advisors, though cautiously optimistic, say things still may get worse before they get better.

Financial planners offer advice for new year
Last year was a tough one for investments. Many folks lost thousands out of their retirement accounts and would like to reevaluate their goals for the future.

Excerpt: Is a financial adviser right for you?
A word here about financial advisers. The question is, "Are they worth it?" The answer, not surprisingly, is, "It depends."

Financial power list 2009
Last year?s Accountancy Age Financial Power List was somewhat overtaken by events, but our predicted biggest players over the year had some part to contribute.

Getting your financial house in order for 2009
Another year means an opportunity to get organized, and what better way to do it than to start with the financial aspect. By learning from last year?s spending, one can learn what to do differently preparing for the upcoming tax season.

Planners want perks and freebies; if one city won't offer them, another certainly will
KEARNEY ? Not too long ago, Roger Jasnoch says, you could impress meeting and tradeshow planners with a few perks.

County planners prepping for land-use bills during upcoming legislative session
While Mountain Maryland officials expect a handful of land use-related bills to be drafted during the upcoming legislative session, at least one of them might receive a warm welcome from this part of the state.

India to remain a major arms purchaser
Leading global defence planners and financial managers today said India would continue to be major arms purchaser but needed to streamline arms spending and procedures to catch up with new trends.

Financial planners predict housing recovery
A fast-growing financial planning firm yesterday predicted that the housing market will start to recover in the spring, as it posted a rise in full year turnover. (05/01/2009 08:16:12)

Fund Guide: Assess, rebalance your 401(k) after 2008 losses
For most workers, investing for retirement isn't optional. It's something you have to do because you won't get a traditional pension. As you survey the smoking wreckage of your 401(k) retirement plan, you're probably wondering: What should I do now? There's no one correct answer. But to get past some of last year's devastating financial losses, you'll need to make some adjustments. You'll need ...

Planning for our development
In this series of articles I am attempting to put focus on physical, social and economic planning. My attempt in this direction was stimulated by the initiative taken by the Trinidad and Tobago Society of Planners (TTSP) in publishing an Internet newsletter. In an article entitled "A ray of hope?"

City Shows Support For McDonald House Plan
Planners have reported widespread community support for a proposed transitory home that would house families of locally hospitalized children.

Kyle Laments State Budget Shortfall
Jim Kyle, a Memphis Democrat who serves as minority leader in the state Senate, said he believes the state?s financial picture is as dire as it?s ever....

Financial Makeovers for 2009
Stocks might not rebound, but there are other money moves to make this year.

Briefs
MONTEREY Talk focuses on retirement planning Tod Houston, western regional field marketing director for Genworth Financial Services, will discuss steps to protecting your retirement at three free seminars hosted by Sweeney, Grillo & Associates, an independent office of Primerica Financial Services.

Flee, or stay the financial course?
If you're worried about the dramatic ups and downs in the U.S. stock market, you can still count on one thing for sure: You're not alone.

Gaza catastrophe: Resource conflict?
Israel claims it is fighting in Gaza to stop Hamas rocket-fire against Israel, the continuation of which constituted a flagrant breach of the six-months ceasefire. Hence, the objective of the military operation is limited by the aim of putting an end to the rocket-fire.

The Saturday connection
Photo: The New Mexico Rail Runner Express travels along St. Francis Drive on Wednesday near the Zia Road intersection. Heavy ridership through the holiday season and customer demand has prompted the continuation of Saturday service.

Building your wealth
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