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Your Money articles are published in most issues of American Teacher and AFT On Campus. Written by former AFT national representative Don Kuehn, the column is intended to increase knowledge and awareness of financial issues of importance to members and retirees. Extended versions of the print articles appear online here.
2008
I'm no expert, but ...
(May/June 2008, American Teacher and AFT On Campus)Keeping afloat in the wake of "underwater" mortgages
(April 2008, American Teacher)Don't just do something ... sit there
(March 2008, American Teacher and March/April 2008, On Campus)Pay attention. Planning matters
(February 2008, American Teacher)
2007
Estate Settlement 101
(December 2007/January 2008, American Teacher and January/February 2008, On Campus)America's got a broken ARM
(November 2007, American Teacher)Pick a card—but not just any card
(October 2007, American Teacher and November/December 2007, AFT On Campus)Did you do your summer homework?
(September 2007, American Teacher and September/October 2007 AFT On Campus)
You can't get rich by working
(May/June 2007, American Teacher and AFT On Campus)
Money burning a hole in your pocket?
Junk food for thought
(March/April 2007, American Teacher and AFT On Campus))Critical mass … or critical mess
(February 2007, American Teacher and AFT On Campus)
2006
Trouble … right here in River City
(December 2006/January 2007, American Teacher and AFT On Campus)The shift is on
(November 2006, American Teacher and AFT On Campus)Nothing sweet about the Medicare Part D doughnut hole
(October 2006, American Teacher and AFT On Campus)
New year's resolution: Pay yourself first
(September 2006, American Teacher and AFT On Campus)America the Hungry
(May/June 2006, American Teacher and AFT On Campus)Boomers are redefining retirement
(March/April 2006, American Teacher and AFT On Campus)D is for debacle
(February 2006, American Teacher and AFT On Campus)
2005
Preparing a 'grab and go' kit for an emergency
(December 2005/January 2006, American Teacher and AFT On Campus)Wanna’ Bet?
(November 2005, American Teacher and AFT On Campus)Hurricane disaster affects us all
(October 2005, American Teacher and AFT On Campus)Free credit reports . . . that's a FACT
(September 2005, American Teacher and AFT On Campus)The age of financial self-dependence
(May/June 2005, American Teacher and AFT On Campus)The nexus between time and money
(April 2005, American Teacher and AFT On Campus)Feature article: Social inSecurity
(March 2005, American Teacher and AFT On Campus)Knowing the score
(February 2005, American Teacher and AFT On Campus)
2004
Low rates ... for life!
(December 2004/January 2005, American Teacher and AFT On Campus)A buck is a buck—right?
(November 2004, AFT On Campus)Phish Phood: Fighting identity theft
(October 2004, AFT On Campus and November 2004, American Teacher)Inflation is coming: There's still time to act
(September 2004, American Teacher and AFT On Campus)Just so you know
(May/June 2004, American Teacher and AFT On Campus)Act your 'economic' age
(April 2004, AFT On Campus)Simple advice for the beginning investor
(March 2004, American Teacher and AFT On Campus)How to view the mutual fund scandals
(February 2004, American Teacher and AFT On Campus)
2003
Waiting for the other shoe?
(December 2003/January 2004, American Teacher and AFT On Campus)'I'm from the government and I'm here to help'
(November 2003, American Teacher and AFT On Campus)Heigh-ho, heigh-ho, it's off to work ...?
(October 2003, American Teacher and AFT On Campus)House rich, cash poor
(May/June 2003, American Teacher and AFT On Campus)Part II: Shopping for long-term care insurance
(April 2003, American Teacher and AFT On Campus)Part I: Who should think about long-term care insurance?
(March 2003, American Teacher and AFT On Campus)Rethinking your financial plan
(February 2003, American Teacher and AFT On Campus)
2002
Teaching kids about money
(December 2002/January 2003, American Teacher and AFT On Campus)Wanna fight about it?
(November 2002, American Teacher and AFT On Campus)The 'Perfect Storm'
(October 2002, American Teacher and AFT On Campus)The Granddaddy of all Rip-offs
(September 2002, AFT On Campus)Savings plans increase, savings rates fall
(May/June 2002, American Teacher and AFT On Campus)When your paycheck IS your pension
(April 2002, American Teacher and AFT On Campus)When should you crack your nest egg?
(March 2002, American Teacher and AFT On Campus)The Social Security 'crisis' is a fabrication
(February 2002, American Teacher and AFT On Campus)
2001
Home sweet home loan
(December 2001/January 2002, American Teacher and AFT On Campus)Is being consistent better than being smart?
(October 2001, American Teacher and AFT On Campus)Saving for college with Section 529 plans
(September 2001, American Teacher and AFT On Campus)End-of-the-year quiz
(May 2001)Financial Bail-out—A family rescue mission
(April 2001)A "club" you don't want to join
(March 2001)How to work with a fee-only certified financial planner
Part 2 of 2
(February 2001)Getting your ducks in a row before you retire
Part 1 of 2
(February 2001)
2000
You gotta be committed
(Dec. 2000/Jan. 2001)Retiring young
(November)Shark attack
(May/June)Pomp or circumstance--take your pick
(April)After retirement: Where to live?
(March)Closing an unbelievable decade
(February)
1999
Climbing 'Retirement Mountain'
(Dec. 1999/Jan. 2000)Dealing with a windfall: Go slowly
(November)Looking for help in all the right places
(October)Tough Choices for the elderly: Food or medicine?
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