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Harsh Lessons Kids are Learning about Home Business

MMarquit — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:03:44 PDT

In general, encouraging a child to have a home business can be a good way to teach positive lessons about money. However, as some kids in my neighborhood are learning, there are also harsh realities that come with running a home business.

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Social Media Tools the IRS Uses Help You with Your Taxes

MMarquit — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:11:29 PDT

The IRS does recognize that many taxpayers use social media regularly. As a result, you can get helpful tips year-round by taking advantage of the social media tools offered by the IRS.

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5 Tips for Hiring a General Contractor

MMarquit — Wed, 16 May 2012 11:24:48 PDT

Whether you are building, remodeling, or just doing a few home improvements, it can help to hire a general contractor. However, you do need to be careful. Here are 5 things to keep in mind as you hire a general contractor.

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What is Contrarian Investing?

MMarquit — Wed, 16 May 2012 09:30:25 PDT

One of the terms that you might have come across as an investor is contrarian. In some cases, the savvy contrarian investor can make money by engaging in strategies that are considered different than the conventional wisdom.

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Is Prepaid Debit a Good Idea?

MMarquit — Wed, 16 May 2012 07:00:54 PDT

In recent months, there has been a lot of discussion about prepaid debit cards. It seems like prepaid debit is everywhere. But what is prepaid debit? And is it really a good idea?

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TD Ameritrade Review: Highly Rated Discount Brokerage

moneymatters — Wed, 16 May 2012 04:54:34 PDT

One discount brokerage that stands out among the pack, even with all the other great brokerages out there, is TD Ameritrade . They have great tools, are highly awarded and have customer service second to none

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7 Roth IRA Mistakes To Avoid

moneymatters — Wed, 16 May 2012 03:08:02 PDT

Investing in a Roth IRA isn't rocket science, but investors from all walks of life tend to encounter the same potential pitfalls over and over. Here are some mistakes to avoid.

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Best Balance Transfer Credit Cards

BoomerandEcho — Wed, 16 May 2012 01:22:09 PDT

Paying credit card interest can hinder your efforts to become debt free. Here are some of the best balance transfer credit cards on the market:

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FIT and MicroFIT Renewed

amabaie — Tue, 15 May 2012 22:33:16 PDT

The Ontario government has finally released the long-awaited review of the feed-in tariff program (FIT and MicroFIT). The program has been renewed, which means that renewable energy will play a key role in the province's economy.

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Marrying For Money and Earning Potential

CanadianFinance — Tue, 15 May 2012 20:11:32 PDT

Many people jump on the idea of marrying for money, or the earning potential of a partner, despite how many relationships run into trouble because of financial decisions.

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Don’t Lie On Your Resume!

CanadianFinance — Tue, 15 May 2012 17:59:01 PDT

You might be tempted to give your resume a boost. Instead of lying, here are resume tips that can help your resume stand out without any extra flair.

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The Importance of Negotiating the Perfect Relocation Package

CanadianFinance — Tue, 15 May 2012 16:00:12 PDT

Even with your company’s help, moving is an expensive proposition. To protect your income and savings, you’ll want to negotiate a relocation package with your company.

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Three ways to buy bonds

CanadianFinance — Tue, 15 May 2012 13:39:10 PDT

What is the best way to buy bonds? There is no perfect answer to this question. Let’s walk through some different options with these ways to buy bonds.

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Should You Charge Your Boomerang Kids Rent?

freefrombroke — Tue, 15 May 2012 11:49:32 PDT

It's no longer a given that kids will move out on their own when college ends. In fact there's a term for this group - Boomerang Kids. Should you charge rent to these boomerang kids?

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Is a Child's Gift Registry a Good Idea?

freefrombroke — Tue, 15 May 2012 09:55:44 PDT

Retailers are getting better at helping people shop, aren't they? One great example is a child's gift registry for their birthday. But is it really such a bad idea?

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Etrade Review Reveals The Pros and Cons – You Cannot Afford to Skip This!

repa — Tue, 15 May 2012 08:07:06 PDT

You can’t seem to avoid the Etrade Baby. Indeed, the cute baby has become the symbol of Etrade, and the amusing commercials illicit chuckles from nearly everyone. But is Etrade the online brokerage for you? If you are looking for a place to park you

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Dividend Investing in Plain English

savingmoneytoday — Tue, 15 May 2012 05:40:55 PDT

Dividend investing is one of the best ways to build wealth. Learn how to use stocks that pay dividends to create your own streams of passive income.

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Investing In Tobacco Dividends – Collect ‘em If You Got ‘em

myuniversitymoney — Tue, 15 May 2012 03:45:21 PDT

Warren Buffett and his pal Charlie Munger always say that they are looking for companies that have a “durable competitive advantage” and have low debt levels.

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Personal Cheques And Their Alternatives

myuniversitymoney — Tue, 15 May 2012 01:50:43 PDT

As I was paying for my rent this month I realized that this is the only time I ever use personal cheques. These things are pretty dated...what do we use now?

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How Young Adults Can Still Thrive Financially

BoomerandEcho — Mon, 14 May 2012 23:37:29 PDT

It’s hard to see the silver lining for today’s youth, but luckily there are still plenty of opportunities for young Canadians to thrive financially.

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Can You Afford Your Lifestyle?

moneymatters — Mon, 14 May 2012 20:25:51 PDT

We thought that we were living a comfortable lifestyle that we could afford, but we left out several important aspects of a strong financial position. Here's how to avoid the same mistakes.

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How Much Are You Earning In Your Bank Account?

CanadianFinance — Mon, 14 May 2012 17:30:52 PDT

Canadians are holding billions of dollars in regular savings and chequing accounts, but how much are you earning in your bank account?

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Ally Bank Online Savings Account Review

freefrombroke — Mon, 14 May 2012 15:43:49 PDT

Sick of barely existant interest rates and all sorts of confusing fees for your saving account? Take a look at Ally Bank and their online high yield savings account in our review.

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Four key areas of a Group Retirement Plan

CanadianFinance — Mon, 14 May 2012 13:19:47 PDT

Although Defined Benefit Pension coverage is dropping, employers are not giving up on retirement plans. 50% of Canadians participate in a Capital Accumulation Plan (Group RRSP, DC Pension or DPSP) of some sort.

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RRSPs: Taking Money Out

CanadianFinance — Mon, 14 May 2012 11:33:14 PDT

What happens when you want to take money out of your RRSP? Here are the RRSP withdrawal rules you'll need to know.

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4 Transactions You Should Complete with a Credit Card

financialhighway — Mon, 14 May 2012 08:33:41 PDT

As you consider which card to swipe, and how to organize your finances, here are 4 types of transactions that might be best completed with a credit card.

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More Working and Higher Unemployment in April (2012)

bigcajunman — Mon, 14 May 2012 06:35:13 PDT

Canada continues to add jobs, but also seems to be adding more folks looking for jobs as well in April according to Stats Canada. Another month where Canada has added more jobs (Full-time jobs, which is great), however, thanks to more folks out ther

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E-TRACS CMCI Gold ETN

myuniversitymoney — Mon, 14 May 2012 04:48:32 PDT

Gold enthusiastic investors who take time to research widely must have come across E-TRACS CMCI Gold ETN. Fortunately, to some the concept might have caught their attention.

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Gold Bullion Securities ETF

myuniversitymoney — Mon, 14 May 2012 02:50:39 PDT

There is a big difference between “A” Gold Bullion Securities ETF investor, and “THE” Gold Bullion Securities ETF investor. The question is, “Do you know who you are or what you want to be between the two?”

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Advantages of Gold ETFs

myuniversitymoney — Mon, 14 May 2012 00:46:04 PDT

Gold ETFs are as close to a perfect investment as you can get these days. With the world currencies having such a tough go of it, record deficits and debt everywhere, and a stock market ready to pop another bubble, people are running to gold...

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Why Lousy Health Insurance is Better than None at All

OutOfYourRut — Sun, 13 May 2012 22:57:48 PDT

Can you afford to be without health insurance? There are strong reasons to have health insurance even if it's a lousy plan. Network discounts alone are strong reason to be in a plan...

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The Three Factors That Affect Your Stock Return

OutOfYourRut — Sun, 13 May 2012 20:52:16 PDT

In the days before index funds, investing was a complicated business. Not today. With index funds there are only three factors that determine your stock return.

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Self Directed Investing For Retirement Carnival – Socialism is Winning

AAAMPblog — Sun, 13 May 2012 18:49:47 PDT

Tactical asset allocation, value investing, socialism, commodities, SPIC, dividend paying stocks, bond prices and yield, and much more.

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Personal Finance Software: Moneydance

MMarquit — Sun, 13 May 2012 16:55:13 PDT

I’m using Moneydance, now that my Quicken 2005 is basically obsolete. Here's how it's going so far.

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Margin of Safety – Core Financial Concept is Price Matters

AAAMPblog — Sun, 13 May 2012 15:09:59 PDT

The margin of safety is the difference between the market price and intrinsic value of an asset. Price matters is the core concept of margin of safety.

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Danger of Comparing Youself to Others

jeffrose — Sun, 13 May 2012 12:52:45 PDT

You have to make financial decisions based on your own situation, and not as a result of comparing yourself to others.

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Money Proverbs – Funny Quotes and Sayings

AAAMPblog — Sun, 13 May 2012 10:26:21 PDT

33 funny quotes and sayings is a part of our Money Proverbs series. Observations, advice, definitions, and movie quotes and sayings.

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U.S. Banks and Canadian Banks: What are the Differences?

MMarquit — Sun, 13 May 2012 08:38:17 PDT

While the Canadian system isn’t perfect (what system is?), and while bank failures have happened, the fact is that Canada’s approach to banking has made it sound, safe, and forward thinking.

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Personalise Your Credit Card with Your Favourite Hockey Team

CreditCardsCanada — Sun, 13 May 2012 05:17:13 PDT

For those interested in showing their hockey spirit, it's possible to get a favourite NHL team logo for your credit card.

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5 Ways to Enhance Your Efforts to Start a Business

MMarquit — Sun, 13 May 2012 02:38:32 PDT

Whether you start an online store, buy a franchise, or offer your services as a freelancer, it can help to take a few steps to enhance you ability to run a successful business. Here are 5 ways to enhance your situation

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