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How to Invest on a Shoestring Budget
Tweet Share on Facebook September 30, 2010 CommentOne of the most devastating financial mistakes we can make is to put off saving and investing. Even a 10-year delay before beginning to invest can have a significant effect on retirement savings. The key is to begin saving and investing now.
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Better to Buy Cars New, Used, or Leased?
Tweet Share on Facebook September 29, 2010 Comment (1)There's a reason that most financial writers suggest buying a used car rather than a new car. For the average person, with average driving habits and an average consumerist attitude, a used car will more often save money over the long run. It's this average person that is the target of most mass-media financial advice.
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The 10 Worst Credit Card Mistakes
Tweet Share on Facebook September 29, 2010 CommentThere are plenty debates over whether or not you should use a credit card, especially if you are in debt. If you have a credit card, you want to be sure you are using it to your advantage and avoid costly mistakes. To help you avoid these mistakes, here is a list of the ten biggest credit card mistakes that people make.
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Why College Students Need a Roth IRA
Tweet Share on Facebook September 29, 2010 Comment (1)What's the last thing on the mind of your typical college student? If you guessed retirement, you're probably right. With their first taste of freedom, life outside their parent's home, and all the new pressures of college (studying, social life to name a few), it's not surprising that college students don't really care about retirement, Roth IRAs, or what they'll be doing when they're 65.
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When Foreclosure is a Good Option
Tweet Share on Facebook September 29, 2010 Comment (15)One of the most controversial topics in today’s economy is foreclosure. For many consumers, deciding what to do once payments get behind is an agonizing choice. Do you try to work a deal out with the lender or simply let the house go and live rent-free for a year or more?
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How to Save Big With a Cooking Marathon
Tweet Share on Facebook September 27, 2010 CommentEvery week, it’s possible to compete in a money-saving marathon. That heated race against the kitchen clock can save time, money and energy. Here’s the race course in my home: On Sunday—or any single day of the week—I can shop, plan and prepare dinner meals for the rest of the week. A well-paced cooking marathon has several ingredients and challenges.
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Save Money the Easy Way by Reducing Waste
Tweet Share on Facebook September 24, 2010 Comment (1)There is a simple way to save money that does not require any sacrifice. Simply stop buying stuff you do not use. By reducing the amount of stuff you waste, you will save money without depriving yourself.
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8 Immediate Cost Benefits of Health Care Reform
Tweet Share on Facebook September 24, 2010 Comment (24)The health care reform legislation passed this year introduced sweeping changes to health insurance. But many of those changes do not go into effect for several years. A few key reforms, however, have just become law. Effective September 23, 2010, several key features of the reform legislation went into effect.
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5 Ways to Save Money on Electronic Gadgets
Tweet Share on Facebook September 23, 2010 CommentYou don't have to be a gear-head to know that buying the latest and greatest gadgets is a pricey habit to keep. With electronic companies spinning out updated music players, computers, TVs, and announcing the new iThinger every other week, keeping up with modern technology is enough to shock anyone's budget. To help you stay plugged in without getting financially turned off, try these five ways to save on electronic gadgets.
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Compound Interest: Best Friend or Worst Enemy?
Tweet Share on Facebook September 23, 2010 CommentAlbert Einstein once proclaimed that compound interest is the greatest force in the universe. This is a powerful statement coming from the man who developed the Special Theory of Relativity (E=mc2) and whose research was fundamental in unlocking the secrets of atomic power.
