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Intentional Spending This Holiday Season

harad — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:04:31 PST

With just three weeks until Black Friday, now is the time to create an intentional spending plan so that you can enjoy the holidays without financial stress.

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Budgets are Sexy: Would You Rather... Sex vs. Money edition.

mattjabs — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:06:11 PST

Another addition of the Budgets are Sexy Would you rather challenge! Would you...for $15,000 in cash, give up sex for a whole entire year?!

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10 Simple Tips for Saving Up a House Deposit

amabaie — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:18:35 PST

There is no question that there are property deals to be had right now with homes more affordable than in a long time, especially for the first time buyer. But there is a catch. Banks willing to give out mortgages are requiring larger deposits.

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3 Stocks With High-Quality Growth

healthylivinggal — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:23:33 PST

Growth is scarce at the moment. About three-quarters of companies in the S&P 500 index have issued financial results for the third-quarter reporting season. Fewer than 90 of those posted a sales increase over the past year, and fewer than 70 reporte

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'Hot' products to avoid online

healthylivinggal — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:35:21 PST

Retail theft is on the rise, but not from hard pressed consumers looking to make ends meet. Rather, organized groups or gangs are hitting stores, stealing large quantities and reselling the goods, often online.

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Black Friday: Tips, Tricks and Cautions

pffirewall — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:54:07 PST

Black Friday is here again. This can be a dangerous endeavor but one of the best ways to save on purchases for the holiday season.

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Personal Finance and the NYC Marathon

freefrombroke — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:41:13 PST

I recently ran the NYC Marathon. It wasn't easy, let me tell you. But there are many aspects that are similar to personal finance.

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$8,000 Homebuyer Credit extended - $6,500 Credit introduced

mattjabs — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:20:41 PST

President Barak Obama will sign a measure today that will extend unemployment benefits and the $8,000 first time home buyer credits, and will also introduce an expanded $6,500 credit. Let’s examine the who, what, when, and why of this measure.

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$6500 Homebuyer Tax Credit For Current Homeowners Signed Into Law Today. Is It Retroactive?

moneymatters — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:22:28 PST

This morning President Obama is expected to sign into law an extension of the popular first time homebuyers tax credit and extend it by allowing current homeowners to claim a $6500 credit. Details here.

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Stocks Drop After Unemployment Rate Tops 10 Pct

healthylivinggal — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:30:51 PST

Stocks fell in early trading Friday after the government said more jobs were lost in October than expected, pushing the unemployment rate above 10 percent for the first time since 1983.

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What’s the Best Health Savings Plan For You?

jeffrose — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:44:53 PST

Tis the season of open enrollment and if you are like me, you’re trying to figure what you’re going to do about your health insurance for the coming year.

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4 Home Improvements that Can Boost the Value of Your Home

MMarquit — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:55:43 PST

While you can't really expect to get 100% ROI on home improvements, here are four that can give a respectable return when you go to sell your home.

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5 Utterly Fascinating Rebellion Banknotes

psogle — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:09:21 PST

If you look back into history, many revolutionary forces struggled to introduce and maintain a stable form of currency.

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Investing in Economic Recovery

MMarquit — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:20:49 PST

Some factors to take into consideration as you make an investing plan for the economic recovery.

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The Career Diaries: The Network Engineer

fiscalgeek — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:40:42 PST

A New Series focused on insider information on various careers. Today it's the Network Engineer.

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Save Money By Selling Your House Without A Real Estate Agent

CanadianFinance — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:57:00 PST

Selling your house without a real estate agent can be a great way to save money, but only if you do your research and are willing to put in more of your own time.

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Writing an Awesome Personal Executive Summary

FiscalFizzle — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:14:05 PST

The second part of applying the business plan to your personal finances covers the topic of executive summaries--taking a broad look at your money and determining your major goals.

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50 Christmas Gift Ideas: Personalized Gifts For Christmas

moneyhelpforchristians — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:56:48 PST

A great Christmas present requires creativity and a little personal attention. The best news is that personalized gifts are better than store bought gifts. Start making your gift today.

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Credit Card Rewards - Buyer Beware? I Don't Think So

darwinsfinance — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:00:42 PST

After ABCNews published some rather disturbing data on the spending habits of users of reward cards, I challenged their assertions and show that Correlation is not Causation. Is this just sloppy reporting or is there something to be concerned about?

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Why College Is The BEst Time For Starting Up A Business

TheStudenomist — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:08:57 PST

A look at why college really is the best time to start that new side business.

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Travel Hacking for Noobs: How We Save Hundreds on Airfare, Get Free Accommodation, & Make Money while Overseas

ManVsDebt — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:22:15 PST

A real case study of the step-by-step system I use to save hundreds on airfare. Also, how we get free and cheap accommodation and make money while on the road. Most importantly, what are your top tips for saving money while traveling?

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7 Tips to Achieve Retirement Success

RedeemingRiches — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:37:15 PST

Here are 7 tips to help keep you on the right track for your retirement goals.

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The Great Big List Of 75 Budgeting Tools, Finance Softwares And Iphone Money Apps

moneymatters — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:49:24 PST

A list of 75 + budgeting tools, finance software, Iphone money apps and other personal finance related programs that can help you implement your financial plan.

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Premier on Segregated Funds – Understanding Segregated Funds

financialhighway — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:02:43 PST

Taking a look at what segregated funds are and the differences between segregated funds and mutual funds.

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Paying Off Your Credit Cards Can Wreck Your Credit

eClaire — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:15:32 PST

Actions taken by credit card companies have shocked consumers and lawmakers alike for years. They have a history of raising interest rates, adding high fees and penalties, and even participating in financial profiling.

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Asset Allocation and Time Horizon

ObliviousInvestor — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:11:11 PST

Conventional wisdom says that asset allocation should vary depending upon your time horizon. Does that really make sense?

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How to Get the Lowest Airfare Available – Read This or Spend Too Much For Your Airline Tickets

opportunities — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:25:19 PST

The holidays are fast approaching.Many people will be loading up their American Tourister and heading to their local airport. If you haven't traveled for a while, guess what? It's expensive. Check these great strategies to save big money on airfar

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10 Small Ways to Save Money That Make a Big Difference

canadiancc — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:16:00 PST

Many, seemingly inconsequential savings methods bundled together can significantly grow your nest egg to immense proportions. 1. Get rewarded for spending on a credit card 2. Take advantage of balance transfer cards 3. Coupons will save you money

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Restore Your Money – Renew Your Mind

RedeemingRiches — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:01:11 PST

Why is it important to restore and renew when it comes to personal finance and how do we go about it?

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11 Invaluable Templates and Calculators For Free!

heyagainlando — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:44:25 PST

Google docs offers thousands of free templates and calculators that can help you immensely with your finances. Here are my favorites for personal finance.

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Carnival of Money Hackers #89 – My Favourite Coffee Edition

TheFinancialBlogger — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:59:11 PST

along with the great articles from the Carnival of Money Hackers, you will discover the top choices of coffee tasted in Montreal

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Homemade Christmas Ornaments and Decorations

mattjabs — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:45:44 PST

De-commercialize Christmas by getting together as a family and creating homemade ornaments and decorations for the Christmas tree and the home. Here are the recipes for 3 of our favorite traditions. Feel free to adopt these and make them your own!

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How Do You Plan To Manage Your Million Dollars?

moneymatters — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:34:52 PST

I’ve always been a believer it’s not how much money you make, but how you handle or manage the money that you make.

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Three Easy Steps to Determine Your Financial Priorities

MMarquit — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:41:54 PST

Before you can make a spending plan, you need to decide what's important to you. Here are some helpful hints to setting your priorities -- and staying on track.

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Financial Literacy In Schools

financialhighway — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:56:49 PST

Why we should teach finance in high schools

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Drawing the Line Between Family and Financial Advisor

SuburbanDollar — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:11:18 PST

Would you use your relatives or friends as a financial advisor? It could cost you your relationship.

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How Did I Get This Far In Debt?

TheDebtHawk — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:14:15 PST

Find out how debt sneaks up on people. You start borrowing a little money here and there and then all of a sudden you are asking yourself, How did I get this far in debt?

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Budgeting Ups and Downs: October and Beyond

ManVsDebt — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:35:40 PST

Ever since we've left overseas, our budgeting system has been on one huge roller coaster ride. I've outlined what we DIDN'T plan for and what areas we had success. What about you, though... how was your budget in October? What about November?

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Canadian Banks Face New Insurance Rules

amabaie — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:32:22 PST

Starting in 2010 Canadian banks will be prohibited from selling insurance products via their primary websites. The Big 5 currently offer their customers the option of purchasing insurance online from their main banking websites.

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How Bad Credit Can Affect Your Life and What To Do About It

amabaie — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:32:19 PST

This article coverc three major areas of your life that a bad credit score can affect and also what you can do to increase credit scores that are low.

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