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Unfortunately we now live in a society where we have to have things now; nobody seems to save for what they want anymore and everybody uses credit. This can be a bad idea, and many people find themselves in huge amounts of debt to their credit cards. Getting into debt is easy; [...]

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Building Wealth

Your net worth is a basic measurement reflecting your monetary value. It offers a great overview of where you are at financially, and a quick look at your financial health.

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Investing in Municipal Bonds

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One of the hot topics of discussion lately is that of municipal bonds (also called munis). Recently, superstar investor Warren Buffett warned that they could be facing trouble in five to 10 years if the federal government doesn’t step in to help. On the other side, though, are those who see municipal bonds as a [...]

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Is Investing in Bonds Really Safe?

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With the recent volatility in the stock market, it is no surprise that some have been looking for investments that offer safer returns. Bonds appear to be one of these ’safe’ investments that offer nice returns with not much risk. Considering the fact that over the past 10 years corporate bonds and Treasuries have gained [...]

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Selecting an IRS Payment Plan If You Owe Tax And Cannot Pay in Full

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If you owe or will owe the IRS taxes you should consider an IRS payment plan. Understand different payment plans available and which one is best for you.

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Credit CARD Act of 2009: Consumers Getting the Shaft as Banks Rush to Raise Interest Rates

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Until there is more transparency in credit scoring, and until consumers take better control of their credit use, it doesn’t matter how many laws are enacted: The game is going to be rigged in favor of the credit card issuers.

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3 Things to Discuss Before Marriage

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Marriage is one of those Big Commitments that requires a great deal of thought. To be perfectly honest, I have to admit that my husband and I did not have a long courtship. We met, became engaged three weeks later and married two months after that. It took two years of marriage for me to [...]

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9 Ways You Can Manage Finances Online

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A list of 9 ways to manage your finances online. These resources take the hassle and clutter out of managing all aspects of your personal finances and since these are online, you also save time and have access to these resources on the go.

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Credit CARD Act of 2009: How it Affects You

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This new Credit CARD Act of 2009 is designed to enable the consumers get back the control of their credit card debt and stop the credit card companies from engaging in abusive tactics that have become rampant. Find out how the new credit card bill will affect you as a consumer.

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How To Save Money, Invest, Pay Off Debt, Travel and Still Live The Life of Your Dreams

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We all know what we need to be doing to get our financial act together; the problem is doing it. I’m assuming you don’t want to have a six-figure income if it means you’re also one million dollars in debt. The trick to paying off your debt, saving for Costa Rica, buying a second home, and still socking cash away for retirement is to do ALL of these things all at once.

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