Jonathan Pond Archive
Your Questions About 401(k) Plans
Financial adviser Jonathan D. Pond says you should still contribute to your 401(k), even if your employer doesn't.
June 23, 2009
A Matter of Trusts
Financial adviser Jonathan D. Pond explains the different types of trusts and how to tell whether or not you need them.
June 22, 2009
Getting Back Into the Stock Market
Many investors overreact to market conditions and pull out of the stock market completely. While this may bring some peace-of-mind in the short term, unless these investors make changes, the long-term effect may be damaging.
June 22, 2009
6 Ways to Save Taxes in 2009
Financial adviser Jonathan D. Pond has tips for saving you money on your 2009 tax return.
June 15, 2009
Q-and-A: Researching Financial Institutions and Advisers
Financial adviser Jonathan D. Pond advises readers on bank insurance, researching banks, and evaluating financial planners.
May 27, 2009
Long-Term Care Insurance: Is It Right for You (and Your Parents)?
Financial adviser Jonathan Pond advises evaluating your health and finances before purchasing long-term care insurance.
May 26, 2009
Is Your Mutual Fund a Clunker?
Financial adviser Jonathan Pond discusses how you evaluate a fund's performance.
June 12, 2009
10 Smart and Fun Things to Do With Your Money
Financial adviser Jonathan Pond discusses how you can invest your money outside of the stock market and still have it being used productively.
April 14, 2009
Q-and-A With Jonathan D. Pond: Annuities and Retirement Saving
Financial adviser Jonathan D. Pond discusses annuities, 401k plans and financial advisers.
June 12, 2009
The Cornerstones of an Estate Plan
It’s never too early to prepare essential estate planning documents such as wills, trusts, power of attorney, health directives and letter of instruction.
June 22, 2009
About Jonathan Pond
Jonathan Pond, AARP's Financial Ambassador, has hosted 18 prime-time public television specials and is a frequent guest on major TV and radio news programs. More than 1 million copies of his books have been sold; the most recent is "Safe Money in Tough Times."
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