HOME   |  CONTACT Jun 16, 2021 Money Steps to Take the Year Before Retirement Even though you’re still busy working, the year before retirement is a key time to review your finances and make decisions that will affect the rest of your life. You need to take specific financial steps to ensure the … Investopedia 2 Essential Strategies for Taking Your RMDs Depending on how much you need required minimum distributions to live on, these forced withdrawals from traditional retirement … Kiplinger Can A Car Accident Affect Your Credit Score? Unfortunately, car accidents are more common than they should be, especially when you consider that they are one of the leading causes … Finance Monthly US budget deficit for current year hits record $2.1 trillion The U.S. budget deficit hit a record $2.06 trillion through the first eight months of this budget year as coronavirus relief programs … ABC News 7 Tips for Getting a Mortgage When You Have Student Loans Purchasing a home when you have student debt is the modern age's ultimate financial balancing act — one that millennials know all too … Money Save money on your energy bill as temperatures rise this summer The eastern U.S. is already seeing temperatures spiking into the 90s and, technically, it isn't even summer yet. On Sunday, Michigan … USA Today How Many Mortgage Payments Can I Miss Before Foreclosure? Under normal circumstances, the number of payments you can miss on your mortgage is four before the foreclosure process begins … Investopedia What’s the Difference Between an Index Fund and a Mutual Fund? If you're an investor, you've probably heard the terms index fund and mutual fund. The two terms are often confused and sometimes … Investor Junkie "Due to budget constraints, we're cutting your hours. You only have to work every-other-minute." Copyright © Randy Glasbergen First Roller Coaster in America Opens The first roller coaster in America opens at Coney Island, in Brooklyn, New York. It traveled approximately six miles per hour and cost a nickel to ride. The day was Jun 16. What year was it? Quote of the Week "I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work." Thomas A. Edison Trivia What is the main metal used in making pennies? See the answer below. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER NEWSLETTER ARCHIVES Jim West The Prepare Institute www.theprepareinstitute.org jim.west@theprepareinstitute.org The articles in our publications come from many sources. We do not endorse information or opinions appearing in linked articles. The articles selected are not sponsored, and we assume no responsibility for the accuracy of the information. Copyright for linked articles belongs to the linked source. Trivia Answer What is the main metal used in making pennies? Answer: Zinc A Newsletter Station Publication © All Rights Reserved.