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Save on Moving Costs by Selling Furniture

CanadianFinance — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:21:51 PST

A large expense can be the cost of actually moving your furniture and belongings. Here's some tips to save on moving costs by selling furniture.

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How Many Of Your Needs Are Actual Needs?

CanadianFinance — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:34:02 PST

Are things you often consider needs actual needs? What if you are struggling to make ends meet, should you then be cutting out some necessities?

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Should You Do It Yourself? – When Not To DIY

CanadianFinance — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:31:52 PST

One of the ways that many try to save money is to do it yourself. While you can save money with creativity and elbow grease, DIY isn’t always the preferred method of getting things done.

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How To Do A 401(k) Loan: Pros And Cons Of Borrowing From A Retirement Plan

moneymatters — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:36:33 PST

The 401(k) often has an option where you can take out a loan and pay yourself interest. There are risks to be aware of, however, when taking out a 401(k) loan.

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Cost Basis Reporting - Free From Broke

freefrombroke — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:30:51 PST

Cost basis reporting is an important concept to understand when you are selling investments as it can affect what you pay in taxes. See how new rules can change your filing.

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How To Put Your Kids To Work

BoomerandEcho — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:32:13 PST

Tired of your kids always asking for money? Letting kids earn their own money can be a fun and prosperous venture. Here's how to put your kids to work

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Invest in Gold-Is It a Good Investment?

financialhighway — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:43:28 PST

A lot of investors continue asking if they should invest in gold and if gold is a good investment. A neat visual summary of investing in gold.

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Scam Alert: Tax Time Frauds

MMarquit — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:32:52 PST

Scams have become so prevalent that you can practically follow a schedule of scams based on the time of year. This time of year, it is time to start watching for tax time frauds.

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Investing Terms: Growth Stocks and Value Stocks

MMarquit — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:34:45 PST

As you formulate an investing strategy, make sure you understand the difference between growth stocks and value stocks.

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Have Student Loans Contributed to the Rise in the Cost of College?

MMarquit — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:40:16 PST

One of the big issues debated recently is whether or not a four-year degree is worth the cost. The cost of education continues to rise at a pace that outstrips inflation — and definitely outstrips wage growth.

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Should you keep your winners and sell your losers?

CanadianFinance — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:49:44 PST

If you practice keep your winners and sell your losers, you are in fact buying high and selling low which is the opposite of the one strategy that guarantees investment success.

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Become Debt Free – Personal Finance Basics

CanadianFinance — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:54:44 PST

Why should you become debt free? What's the best way of paying off debt? Should you use a debt snowball method or lump payments on the highest interest?

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Taking CPP early: the new breakeven points

CanadianFinance — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:45:33 PST

Determining whether taking CPP early makes sense or not depends on the math of calculating the breakeven points.

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» Financial Options for the Unbanked

MMarquit — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:57:39 PST

It becomes necessary for many to interact with some sort of financial services provider, since many of the unbanked still have paychecks to cash. Some of the options available to the unbanked, though, are not very palatable.

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Are You Judging Others’ Personal Finance Choices?

MMarquit — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:11:55 PST

Watch out for financial judging. After all, what you choose to spend money on may appear stupid to someone else.

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» Kids & Money: When to Look for Scholarships

MMarquit — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:57:54 PST

While you are hopefully saving up for college with the help of a savings account or a 529 plan, it doesn’t hurt to look for other ways of paying for school.

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How I Ended Up With A $5000 Dollar Tax Bill This Year

moneymatters — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:36:26 PST

I just started entering my income, deductions and other information in preparation for filing taxes. Unexpectedly I realized that I will owe almost $5000 this year.

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Affordable Tips for Valentine Romance

financialhighway — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:44:22 PST

Still catching up from Christmas and New Year’s? No problem. It’s still possible to have a special, romantic and affordable Valentine’s Day with your loved one. Here are 5 frugal and fun tips for a decadent date night on February 14th.

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Customize Your Resume For Your Profession

crozon — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:27:02 PST

The days of the one-size-fits-all resume are long gone. If you are looking for a career in the Accounting, IT, Engineering, Sales, Nursing or Education sectors, take a look at these tips to help you to customize your resume.

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Playing Dominion vs. Playing the Market

freefrombroke — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:23:41 PST

Why does playing a game, like Dominion, make so much more sense than investing in the stock market in this day and age? See how the two differ and why.

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Canada Pension Plan: Understanding CPP

BoomerandEcho — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:41:52 PST

The Canada Pension Plan is a key part of retirement planning for many Canadians, and contrary to popular belief, the CPP appears to be sustainable.

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Lonely Entrepreneur: Battling Isolation when You Have a Home Business

repa — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:38:19 PST

You can work from home, set your own hours, and not worry about office politics. However, there are also challenges to working from home. One of the biggest challenges is overcoming a feeling of isolation when you are an entrepreneur.

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The History of OAS

CanadianFinance — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:51:57 PST

OAS is a hot topic these days as the government looks at different ways to address the concerns over the number of baby boomers expected to retire.

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5 Simple Ways to Cut Your Heating Bill

CanadianFinance — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:30:59 PST

Your heating bill is one of the biggest expenses you have, so if you can cut your heating bill a little here and there can go a long way.

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Greek Debt Drama Keeps Euro Rangebound

gftuk — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:33:56 PST

Euro is rangebound in currency trading as Greek concerns limit gains by high beta currencies.

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Two Great Offers from Shoppers Optimum: 3 Million Points Contest and 20x Points Promotion

CreditCardsCanada — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:44:51 PST

Shoppers Drug Mart routinely provides opportunities to earn extra points, and the redemption is generous when used at the retailer. Right now, Shoppers Drug Mart is offering some great opportunities to earn Shoppers Optimum Points.

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How to Save Money on Auto Insurance - Easy Ways to Save Money

freefrombroke — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:49:33 PST

Auto insurance is expensive. But there are easy ways to save money on car insurance. See how to save money on auto insurance. The savings may surprise you.

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I Hate Paying Fees

BoomerandEcho — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:22:18 PST

Now it seems that no matter what you buy, there’s a fee attached. I will do anything possible to get out of paying fees – or at least minimize them.

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Used car prices could hit record levels this year

amabaie — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:39:01 PST

Those in the market for a used car may have to pay more than expected. While late model used vehicle prices are still lower than new car prices, they are surprisingly high.

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Set Your Spending Priorities

CanadianFinance — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:28:30 PST

Once you know what you are spending your money on you should do something about it and set your spending priorities.

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Perks or Pay? What Makes a Job Worth It?

CanadianFinance — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:41:53 PST

For some workers, money isn't everything. A company might offer any number of perks in addition to regular pay. What makes a job worth it? Perks or pay?

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Lesser Known Ways That Families Can Save Money

financialhighway — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:43:35 PST

Whether you have one child or five, effectively managing your finances is always going to be a bit of a juggling act when you have a family to provide for.here are a few other lesser known tips to help you and your family spend your hard-earned mone

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Financial Literacy: What to Teach Younger Children

freefrombroke — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:58:30 PST

It's important to start teaching financial literacy to your children from when they are young. See what to teach then and when.

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Money Management Skills to Teach Your Teens

repa — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:06:13 PST

If you have a teen, have you talked to them about managing their money and making smart money decisions? If not, you are missing an opportunity to help educate your teen to make smart money decisions throughout his/her lifetime. All teens should

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Warren Buffett: The Greatest Investor

GoBankingRates — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:38:24 PST

Warren Buffett has made a name for himself as an investing genius, a billionaire, and a philanthropist. But is he the #1 financial expert?

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PayPal, Home Business Payments and the 1099-K

MMarquit — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:52:04 PST

If you receive a 1099-K, you need to be prepared for the possibility that a portion of your income might be double-reported to the IRS.

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» Frugal Love: 9 Low-Cost Valentine’s Day Ideas

MMarquit — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:14:06 PST

A good relationship doesn’t have to be based on expensive things and grand gestures. Instead, here are 9 ideas that will cost you less, and help you show your love more

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9 Common Ways You Could Be Wasting Your Money

MMarquit — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:53:38 PST

Most of us scoff at the idea of just throwing money away. However, you might actually be doing just that — every day. There are a number of practices, seemingly commonplace, that result in wasted money each month.

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What Makes You Rich?

MMarquit — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:56:28 PST

The current presidential election is bringing to light, the differences between the “rich” and those who do not have as much money. As a result, the debate over what makes a person “rich” is up for debate. What makes you risk?

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Why You May Want to Get a Life Insurance Policy Even If You Don’t Have Kids

moneymatters — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:44:14 PST

There are reasons you may want to consider a life insurance policy even if you don't have kids. Here are a few of them.

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