John P. Duncan, Author at SmartFem Magazine https://www.smartfem.com/author/goldleafjohnduncan/ The Digital Magazine for the smart woman on the Go Thu, 18 Dec 2014 17:44:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.smartfem.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/cropped-Smartfem-digital-magazine-favicon-150x150.png John P. Duncan, Author at SmartFem Magazine https://www.smartfem.com/author/goldleafjohnduncan/ 32 32 Big Spenders V. Big Savers https://www.smartfem.com/business-finance/big-spenders-v-big-savers/ Mon, 12 Nov 2012 13:42:04 +0000 http://www.smartfem.com/?p=10638 People often notice the disparity between their neighbor's wealth and their own. Savers become millionaires as their money to piles up, while Spenders display money through material goods.

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]]> Financial Considerations For 2013 https://www.smartfem.com/business-finance/financial-considerations-for-2013/ Thu, 25 Oct 2012 13:36:32 +0000 http://www.smartfem.com/?p=10374 When preparing your financial ends for 2013, make sure to factor in the changing tax percentages, your income, and also the changes that could occur within Medicare and Social Security.

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]]> Financial Advice for Women Post-Divorce https://www.smartfem.com/business-finance/financial-advice-for-women-post-divorce/ Fri, 21 Sep 2012 13:48:59 +0000 http://www.smartfem.com/?p=9153 If you have recently gone through a divorce, make sure to seek the help of a financial professional to ensure that as a women you have a financially solid retirement.

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]]> Has Your Identity Been Stolen? https://www.smartfem.com/business-finance/has-your-identity-been-stolen/ Thu, 06 Sep 2012 13:20:35 +0000 http://www.smartfem.com/?p=8489 Pay attention to the little details to help avoid becoming a financial victim to the cybercrime of identity theft.

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]]> Financial Questions for the Retiring Homeowner https://www.smartfem.com/business-finance/financial-questions-for-the-retiring-homeowner/ Tue, 28 Aug 2012 13:00:08 +0000 http://www.smartfem.com/?p=8071 If you are starting to plan for a retiring lifestyle and own a home, you may want to start to factor in your income and property finances to ensure your continued lifestyle.

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]]> What is a Reasonable Retirement Savings Rate? https://www.smartfem.com/business-finance/what-is-a-reasonable-retirement-savings-rate/ Tue, 21 Aug 2012 13:37:36 +0000 http://www.smartfem.com/?p=7995 Don't worry about your lifestyle changing during your retirement if you start to save parts of your salary now.

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]]> Things to Think About When Planning for a Single Retirement https://www.smartfem.com/business-finance/things-to-think-about-when-planning-for-a-single-retirement/ Wed, 15 Aug 2012 13:20:08 +0000 http://www.smartfem.com/?p=7292 Being a single retiree can be difficult without the help of family, it is advised those who are alone should anticipate the large amounts of costs that also come with retirement.

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]]> The Retirement Reality Check https://www.smartfem.com/business-finance/the-retirement-reality-check/ https://www.smartfem.com/business-finance/the-retirement-reality-check/#comments Thu, 19 Jul 2012 13:04:37 +0000 http://www.smartfem.com/?p=6485 The freedom you enjoy during your retirement largely depends on your money saving practices you use and how you time your collection of Social Security benefits.

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]]> https://www.smartfem.com/business-finance/the-retirement-reality-check/feed/ 1 The Pros and Cons of Roth IRA Conversions https://www.smartfem.com/business-finance/the-pros-and-cons-of-roth-ira-conversions/ Fri, 13 Jul 2012 13:20:40 +0000 http://www.smartfem.com/?p=6510 With the fear that your tax rates may be increasing around 2013, a good solution may be converting to the Roth IRA Conversions in order to best save money.

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