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Why it might make sense for your high-school graduate to skip college -- or delay the journey a bit. A pragmatist's viewpoint.

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Investing in College Town Real Estate College town real estate makes an excellent investment, especially if you have a kid in college. (MarketWatch)
Raising (Healthy) Wealthy Children Wealthy parents must strategically plan and act to raise financially-responsible adult children. (San Antonio Express News)
Annuities: A Product Who’s Time Has Come? Learn what you need to know about the complex world of annuities. (MarketWatch)
The Psychology of Money How to achieve financial zen. (MarketWatch)
The Adventure of a Lifetime The key to a happy retirement may be in knowing how to make complex decisions. (Fortune)
Secrets to a Happy Retirement The secret to a happy retirement is actually enjoying it. (CNNMoney.com)

Results of our most recent poll...

Which of the following best describes your professional 10-year plan:

Follow My Heart: Find work for which I have a passion... 37%

Show Me the Money: Make a change that will increase my earnings... 25%

Four-Day Weekends: Strike a better balance between work and personal life... 15%

If It Ain't Broke: No plans to change my line of work... 9%

Final Countdown: Retire as soon as possible... 9%