Marshall H. Dean J.D., MBA

When you have an economic crisis, there are always ways to profit on the backside. Smart investors are taking advantage of the rebounding housing industry with funds buying single family homes.

No one knows what is going to happen in 2013, but we know what can be done right now with the current laws in place. If we are forced off the fiscal cliff, your decisions in late 2012 might make for a softer landing.

Life settlements could become a staple of portfolio diversification because these investments can bring annual returns in the 9% to 13% range. But with the benefits come four major risks to understand.

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There is a belief that payday loans gouge the customer and are not fair. But if you take time to understand it, you can start to appreciate the financial product niche that it fills.

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