Most people, appropriately enough, take the retirement plan contribution limits for granted.? Who could blame them?? It’s not like you get to set your own – Congress just hands them down. but this is the web and a site devoted to retirement planning ought to be a decent forum for retirement planning topics. with that in mind, I created a special place here at About.com Retirement planning where you can share with me your thoughts on the limits.? Are they too high? Are they not high enough? of the $5,000 …

THL Partners has agreed to acquire publicly traded CKE Restaurants, which operates the Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s chains, for $928 million. the deal includes the assumption of $309 million in debt. UBS Investment Bank is acting as financial advisor to CKE. BofA Merrill Lynch and Barclays Capital are acting as financial advisors to THL. Affiliates of BofA Merrill Lynch and Barclays Capital have provided a financing commitment to THL to support the transaction.
CKE Restaurants, Inc. (”CKE”), owner of Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s quick-service restaurant chains, and Thomas H. Lee Partners …

Let’s face it. the returns on traditional retirement investment accounts are becoming pitiful. If you’re like many other folks out there, you’re probably looking for a way to rollover into a different account so you can get higher returns from your investments. the best option in terms of flexibility and returns are self-directed IRAs but you ought to learn the basics of IRA rollover frequency in order to make a smooth transition.
With a little planning, a rollover into IRA can be a straightforward process. Self-directed IRAs are the best because …

A White House task force led by Vice President Joe Biden has proposed new rules to reduce the risk that Americans get bad advice on retirement planning.
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This proposal would allow financial institutions to give workers investment advice only if they follow one of two customer-protection practices:
1) the advisers do not get extra compensation for steering workers into choices that are more profitable for financial firms, with high fees and expenses.
2) the advice is based on a computer model certified as objective by an independent expert.
The …

James J. Matousek, CPA, Ltd., a CPA accounting firm, employs convenient online tools that are ideal for both individuals and small businesses. Designed to help with tax and financial planning and preparation, these small business tax consulting tools provide quick and effective results that can potentially save money.
(PRWEB) February 27, 2010 — with the 2009 tax season in full swing, millions of people around the country are beginning their tax season planning. from receiving W-2 forms to gathering bank statements, personal tax deadlines are approaching. however, it is also important …

WEIRTON – the Estate and Elder planning Center is the Tri-State Area’s premier referral source for elder care planning. the Center is a resource center for seniors providing information on Medicaid qualification, Veterans Administration benefits and planning, long-term care planning, Alzheimer’s journey guidance and estate planning.
When a man was diagnosed with Parkinson’s, there were questions about how the debilitating illness would affect his and his wife’s finances.
There would be costly medical needs, nursing home care, and ultimately, the loss of his pension and a decrease in Social Security benefits for …

Berkshire Hathaway says ‘Get Boring’ at the Personal Finance Weblog Berkshire Hathaway's 2004 annual report came out a few weeks ago. if you'd like to read it you can find it here. Warren Buffett has put together one of investing's all star performances. …
Seen that? – Berkshire Hathaway says ‘Get Boring’

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If you’re like most people, you’ll switch jobs several times before you retire — 10 to 12 times, on average. And if you’re like a lot of those people, you’ll leave a trail of retirement-plan balances in your wake. Consolidating all of those balances into a rollover IRA is simple to do, and it can make your portfolio easier to manage while giving you many more options and preserving all of the tax-deferred benefits of your 401(k).
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Marketwire – Trevor Wilde, MBA Managing Director Wilde Wealth Management Group, inc. …
SCOTTSDALE, AZ–(Marketwire – 02/25/10) – Trevor Wilde and Wilde Wealth ManagementGroup, inc. have been selected by Barron’s as one of America’s top 1000advisers and ranked #20 in the state of Arizona for the second consecutiveyear! “Top 1000 Advisers” was the cover story in the February 22, 2010edition of Barron’s and included a state by state list of America’s top1000 financial advisers.
“The Barron’s recognition and research process reaffirms ourclient-centered approach and emphasis on consistent client reviews andportfolio management. …

A pledge made to fifth-grade students seven years ago will be honored this fall when the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay welcomes its first freshman class to include students from the original Phuture Phoenix program.
Applications are now being accepted for Phuture Phoenix Scholarships, available to high school seniors planning to attend UW-Green Bay in the fall of 2010. up to 20 scholarships of $1,000 each will be awarded. the scholarships are renewable each year the student attends UW-Green Bay.
“This award is a milestone marking seven years of successful programming for students …