Country Roads Magazine--Money http://www.countryroadsmagazine.net en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:42:00 +0000 http://www.countryroadsmagazine.net/money/local_story_182144249.html This Father's Day, give Dad a financial toolkit http://www.countryroadsmagazine.net/money/local_story_182144249.html Father’s Day is almost here. If your father is handy around the house, you might be considering giving him tools of some kind. Wed, 07 May 2008 10:10:00 +0000 http://www.countryroadsmagazine.net/money/cnhinsfinance_story_127183429.html Teaching teens the value of a dollar http://www.countryroadsmagazine.net/money/cnhinsfinance_story_127183429.html By teaching your teen and, most importantly, by setting an example of financial responsibility, you can help them develop skills that will not only allow them to make the best choices for today but that will serve them for the rest of their lives. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:08:00 +0000 http://www.countryroadsmagazine.net/money/cnhinsfinance_story_114103657.html So, what are you going to do with your tax rebate? http://www.countryroadsmagazine.net/money/cnhinsfinance_story_114103657.html “I think they are after new people to engage in new spending. And not necessarily to make ends meet.” Thu, 03 Apr 2008 14:47:00 +0000 http://www.countryroadsmagazine.net/money/cnhinsfinance_story_094144757.html Should you reapply to Social Security? http://www.countryroadsmagazine.net/money/cnhinsfinance_story_094144757.html Money Matters column Mon, 24 Mar 2008 17:29:00 +0000 http://www.countryroadsmagazine.net/money/cnhinsfinance_story_084172610.html Make the most of the underused, misused 401(k) http://www.countryroadsmagazine.net/money/cnhinsfinance_story_084172610.html Personal finance column Mon, 10 Mar 2008 10:27:00 +0000 http://www.countryroadsmagazine.net/money/cnhinsfinance_story_070103114.html Protect your credit rating from identity theft http://www.countryroadsmagazine.net/money/cnhinsfinance_story_070103114.html The best way to prevent identity theft is to monitor your record carefully by looking at your credit report twice a year, and especially before applying for a major loan or mortgage. Wed, 05 Mar 2008 20:36:00 +0000 http://www.countryroadsmagazine.net/money/cnhinsfinance_story_064165542.html Protect your credit rating from identity theft http://www.countryroadsmagazine.net/money/cnhinsfinance_story_064165542.html Column Fri, 08 Feb 2008 15:20:00 +0000 http://www.countryroadsmagazine.net/money/cnhinsfinance_story_039122730.html Learning Bear from Bull http://www.countryroadsmagazine.net/money/cnhinsfinance_story_039122730.html Its unpredictable nature is just one reason many would-be investors shy away from the stock market. But investment clubs in Traverse City, Michigan, are a popular way for individuals with limited resources to become active investors. Mon, 21 Jan 2008 11:34:00 +0000 http://www.countryroadsmagazine.net/money/cnhinsfinance_story_021091904.html Bargain hunting is all about knowing when to buy http://www.countryroadsmagazine.net/money/cnhinsfinance_story_021091904.html To save money, most shoppers know the best time to buy a new car is in the fall, when the next year’s models are showing up at the dealership. Mon, 06 Aug 2007 13:41:00 +0000 http://www.countryroadsmagazine.net/money/cnhinsfinance_story_215223956.html A question of political will http://www.countryroadsmagazine.net/money/cnhinsfinance_story_215223956.html “You see how hard it is to make minor changes in health care contributions. To make more significant change in pensions is a high hill to climb.” Thu, 02 Aug 2007 11:59:00 +0000 http://www.countryroadsmagazine.net/money/cnhinsfinance_story_213234849.html Sweet deals for some http://www.countryroadsmagazine.net/money/cnhinsfinance_story_213234849.html Backdoor bargains add to state pension’s debt. Thu, 02 Aug 2007 11:58:00 +0000 http://www.countryroadsmagazine.net/money/cnhinsfinance_story_213232356.html Far-flung resorts draw retirement board http://www.countryroadsmagazine.net/money/cnhinsfinance_story_213232356.html “I can see people wanting to go some place quiet in the middle of nowhere to discuss the complexities of the pension system.But Vegas wouldn’t match that description.” Thu, 02 Aug 2007 11:52:00 +0000 http://www.countryroadsmagazine.net/money/cnhinsfinance_story_213232755.html Retirement Board paid $55,000 to Boston lobbyists http://www.countryroadsmagazine.net/money/cnhinsfinance_story_213232755.html Costly Commitment: Part 2 Thu, 02 Aug 2007 11:49:00 +0000 http://www.countryroadsmagazine.net/money/cnhinsfinance_story_213235228.html The games they play http://www.countryroadsmagazine.net/money/cnhinsfinance_story_213235228.html Costly commitment: Part 2 Wed, 01 Aug 2007 16:25:00 +0000 http://www.countryroadsmagazine.net/money/cnhinsfinance_story_213000805.html A tale of two pension funds http://www.countryroadsmagazine.net/money/cnhinsfinance_story_213000805.html Geographically, Haverhill and Lawrence are Massachusetts neighbors, but they are worlds apart when it comes to the performance of their retirement funds. Haverhill’s $165.4 million fund has consistently outperformed all or most of the state’s 106 separate pension funds. Lawrence’s $124.5 million fund is consistently near the bottom.