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When you meet with a financial planner, the first thing they will likely ask you is “what are your financial goals?” I have found, through experience, that this question is more difficult to answer than you may think. While many of us have defined financial goals in our heads, we find difficulty speaking them out loud, especially if they seem unattainable in the short term.

The Indystar this week reported that 41% of parents dont set aside any funds for their kids college education. Should you be saving?

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Try brining your lunch to work today, or picking up a prepackaged meal at Trader Joes or Vons. (I have found you can eat for $3-$5 if you take this approach) If you are eating out 3 days a week, and are spending approximately $15 per meal, you are spending $2,350 per year on lunch alone! Over the next 30 years, that is $70,200 you could have saved.

It is no secret that health care costs are on the rise. Each year, we receive that dreaded letter in the mail letting us know that are monthly premiums are going up.  If you are one of the lucky ones who has health insurance offered and paid for by your company, CONGRATULATIONS! Although you so not have much flexibility in your plan options, you often have more extensive coverage at a comparable cost to those who are in need of individual health plans.

There has been very little change since 2009 in respect to the marginal tax rates and retirement contribution limits.  In order to stay informed, Guide My Finances has compiled a one page 2010 Tax Reference Guide to help you find the information you need to plan for 2010. 

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