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The Savings Game
For years, The Savings Game has laid down the basic principles of prudent financial planning and helped readers educate themselves about saving and investing. Columnists Elliot Raphaelson and Anya Kamenetz continue this tradition with fresh insights.
Elliot Raphaelson: Former bank executive, lecturer and Florida court mediator, Raphaelson has decades of experience observing the mistakes that savers and investors make.
Anya Kamenetz: Author of the popular book "Generation Debt," Kamenetz is an expert on the financial challenges facing young adults.
The Savings Game Samples
Working Americans face grim prospects for retirement -- and need to plan accordingly
It's hard to look at the retirement savings of average working Americans and not be pessimistic about the future.
Shift in hospital admission policy can have costly implications for patients
If you find yourself in a hospital for more than a few hours, make sure you find out if you have been admitted for inpatient care or if you are merely considered an outpatient under what is called "observation care."
Force-placed insurance, an unnecessary burden for strapped mortgage borrowers
As if homeowners who have fallen behind on their mortgage payments don't have enough woe, it now appears that some are being gouged by insurance policies their loan servicers are taking out on their homes -- and obligating them to pay for.
Tips for buying long-term care insurance
My column a few months back about qualifying for Medicaid drew lots of reactions.
Help for entrepreneurs with disabilities
It is no secret that it is difficult for new small busineses to succeed.
Helping those who serve avoid financial hardship
It is no secret that those serving in our armed forces and their families often face significant financial hardship. Fortunately, there are resources that provide assistance both to servicemembers on active duty as well as veterans.
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