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Diane's Tip of the Month

Everyone should have the equivalent of three to six months' expenses in savings. If your job is in a volatile industry, or otherwise unstable, the amount should be six months' expenses. The most popular place for this "emergency fund" is a money market fund. It should be easily accessible, and not risk the loss of any principle . Many money market funds also have check-writing privileges. For ideas on higher-yielding investments that also qualify for emergency funds, talk to a financial planner.

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General Financial Information

Improve Your Finances

Information on how financial planners differ; and other planning information.

Finding a Good Financial Planner

A USA Today article on the types of financial planning advice available.

Smart Money

Well written articles on wide range of financial topics.

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No-Load Mutual Funds

Investorama

Article on the advantages of no-load mutual funds.

Wall Street City

Examines the load vs. no-load mutual fund question.

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Government Programs

Goverment Savings Bonds

Purchase government savings bonds.

Social Security Administration

Obtain social security earnings estimates.

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College Savings Programs

Saving for College

Information, highlights and rating of your state's program. For instance, Texas's prepaid program can be used for out of state colleges, which is not true of most state programs.

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