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Sound Money > Programs > December 13, 2003

Sound Money for December 13, 2003



AudioListen to the entire December 13, 2003 program

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SegmentCouples and money
SegmentEnd-of-the-year tax tips
SegmentBest business books of 2003
SegmentListener questions for December 13, 2003
SegmentErica answers listener questions for December 13, 2003
SegmentAmerica's Empty Pocketbook

 

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The scandal in the $7-trillion mutual fund industry is widening. Half of all American households are invested in stock mutual funds. How about you? Are you concerned for your money?

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AudioCouples and money
'Tis the season to squabble with your family about money. Financial educator Ruth Hayden shares holiday spending strategies that will buy couples the greatest gift of all ... household harmony.
Resources
Document For Richer, Not Poorer: The Money Book for Couples
Document Start Where You Are: Retirement Planning in a Changing World
Document Ruth Hayden and Associates

AudioEnd-of-the-year tax tips
2003 is coming to a close, but it's not too late to make some changes that could lower your tax bill come April 15th. Stephanie Curtis finds out what we can do now to save money from tax attorney Donna LaValley, a contributor for J.K. Lasser's Your Income Tax 2004.
Resources
Document J.K. Lasser
Document J.K. Lasser's Your Income Tax 2004
Document IRS
Document Salvation Army Valuation Guide

AudioBest business books of 2003
Just in time for last-minute shoppers, Business Week book editor Hardy Green shares his top ten best business books of 2003 with Chris Farrell.
Resources
Document The Best Business Books of 2003
Document Giants of Enterprise: Seven Business Innovators and the Empires They Built
Document Business Week Online

AudioListener e-mail for December 13, 2003
This week, Chris Farrell digs into the Sound Money e-mail bag to answer questions on funding a home remodel, saving on a tight income, guaranteed funds, investing in commodities, and mutual fund fees.
Resources
Document The Only Investment Guide You'll Ever Need
Document Personal Finance for Dummies
Document Investing for Dummies
Document A Random Walk Guide to Investing: Ten Rules for Financial Success

AudioErica answers listener questions for December 13, 2003
This week, our in-house investment expert Erica Whittlinger answers questions about stock options, dividends, C shares, tax withholding, and financial planners and brokers.
Resources
Document The SEC Mutual Fund Calculator
Document The NASD Expense Analyzer
Document Morningstar.com

DocumentAmerica's Empty Pocketbook
In 2001, the U.S had a balanced budget. Today, budget deficits loom large. What happened? Chris Farrell takes on Bush and his economic policies.


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