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Your Life and the Economy

Your Life and the Economy

Our objective with the addition of this column to the BCU arsenal of member support efforts is to keep you better informed on issues affecting you and your money. Each edition will review some aspect of current economic trends, legislative activity, or major events in the world of commerce and industry; all of which may impact your personal financial goals and challenges.

About the Author

Meet Patrick Catania and learn about his background.

Articles

 The Year is Half Over; Where is the Economy?  (6/2/10)
Savings: Rainy Day, College Education, Retirement (6/2/10)
What do Greece, Portugal and Spain Have to do With My Financial Future? (5/6/10)
The Patient Protection and Affordable Healthcare Act: What does it mean? (3/29/10)
Financial Forecast: Partly Cloudy (3/03/10)
Lack of Personal Savings: The Weakest Link (2/01/10)
Starting the New Year with a Fresh Look at Personal Finance (1/12/10)
There is Nothing Small in China (12/03/09)
Strong Dollar? Weak Dollar? What Does it Mean to Individual Investors? (11/01/09)
Are We in the Recovery Phase? (9/28/09)
Update on the Economy: End of August 2009 (9/1/09)
Has the Recovery Begun? (7/29/09)
Interest Rate Outlook: How Interest Rates May Impact Our Personal Financial Goals (7/6/09)
Choosing the Right Investments (6/17/09)
Saving and Investing: Two Different Disciplines (6/1/09)






The views and opinions expressed herein are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Baxter Credit Union, its Board of Directors, or its employees. The author is responsible for the content. Readers should consult with, and seek professional advice from their own attorneys, accountants, and financial advisors with respect to their individual financial needs and circumstances.

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