Money & Legal

Everything you need to make informed decisions about your financial and legal well-being. From saving and investing to insurance, estate planning, and legal guidance, we cover the topics that matter most to your peace of mind.

Money & Legal

To Heck with the Joneses! Why “Keeping Up” Is Actually Keeping You Down—and Nine Good Reasons to Stop Doing It

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The Pittsburgh Better Times Team

The American Dream has evolved past the humble “white picket fence.” Way past. We all strive for the “nice” home ...

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An Overview of Housing for Pensioners & Disabled Seniors

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The Pittsburgh Better Times Team

Our country is aging, and the number of pensioners on government benefits is growing, according to government statistics. Pensioners over ...

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Borrowing Without Begging: Financing Alternatives Through Whole Life Insurance

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The Pittsburgh Better Times Team

By Pamela Yellen Did you know you can use life insurance to borrow money from yourself for cars, college, vacation ...

Money & Legal

How Much is Enough? A Simple Formula for Success

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The Pittsburgh Better Times Team

What’s your number? It seems that we all have a number in mind, whether realistic or not, that if we ...

Legal Money & Legal

9 Ways to Protect Everything You Own–From Everyone, Everytime

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The Pittsburgh Better Times Team

By Hillel L. Presser Lawsuits have become big business, especially since the economic downturn. They’re a cheap way for people ...