NOTICE TO READERS! This chapter 5 is an early version of my book, “Fighting Powerful Interests.” For the finished and completed published book, go to the home page and obtain the free pdf. (Click here and scroll down. Subscribe to our blog and download the book!). Foreword to Chapter 5: Read what the American Federation …
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The great TIAA CREF low cost 403b signed on to LAUSD’s 403b list in 2001. Then they tried unsuccessfully to get the United Teachers Los Angeles (UTLA) “Union Approved” stamp. My decade-old story is timely today. The resistance to TIAA CREF entering the PreK-12 educational profession remains strong. Teachers seldom have low cost 403b plans. My story provides clues as to the reasons why the resistance to low cost 403b companies …
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Starting young can be the succor for your retirement by Guest Author Martha Jackson Saving from an early age is important. Why do so few actually start young? In the 20s you stay occupied mostly with your life, your studies and your career. You hardly seem to have any time left for financial planning. Thus you must …
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ATTENTION Readers: This chapter is an early version of my new book just released, March, 2015. For an update of all the Chapters including this Chapter 4, go to the home page and scroll down. On the right are directions to get the full story in 11 Chapters and 17 appendices, resources, letters, books, podcasts …
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Change is the only constant way of life – Avert the pangs of money mistakes during your 20s by Guest Author Martha Jackson When you’re in your 20s, you’re probably graduating from high school, settling down with your career and standing on the threshold of making some major life decisions. While you’re busy thinking who …
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Crystal Mendez, Teacher LAUSD Brad Rumble, Principal LAUSD September 7, 2013 Los Angeles Unified School District Board Members and Superintendent The Los Angeles Unified School District’s Board of Education will proclaim “National Save for Retirement Week,” on October 20th-26th for the seventh year. Many reports show the dire need of Americans to …
403b Aware: 403b Self-Help Group was Born 1998-2002 Chapter 3 A Self-Help Group was Born 1998-2002 NOTICE TO READERS! This chapter 3 is an early version of my book, “Fighting Powerful Interests.” For the finished and completed published book, go to the home page and obtain the free pdf. (Click here and scroll down. Subscribe …
NOTICE TO READERS! This chapter 2 is an early version of my book, “Fighting Powerful Interests.” For the finished and completed published book, go to the home page and obtain the free pdf. (Click here and scroll down. Subscribe to our blog and download the book! Chapter 2 …the tragedy begins, not when there is …
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Stay Balanced—Ignore the Noise Dan and I and another gay couple celebrate July birthdays. We take the opportunity to have a splendid dinner, great conversation and rein in four free desserts! We scarcely sat down when our friend Bob complained to the waiter about the noise from ten drinking patrons at the adjacent table, two …
Click for article: http://finance.yahoo.com/news/first-person-expect-bloomer-millionaire-220600304.html I think Dan and I have a lot to say to any generation who thinks they started too late and lost a bundle of their retirement nest egg in a bear market. You are not alone. For Generation Xers (born 1966 – 79). The article addressed important topics: 1. Controlling debt …