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Ten Things All Five-Year-Olds Should Know About Money
Teaching young children about money can go a long way in preparing them for the future. Children learn and mimic their parents’ behavior. Thus, if you talk to your child about money when they are young, and set an example for them as they grow, they will be that much more aware and fiscally responsible [...]
Continue reading...Unemployment at an All-Time High
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
For a while now, rumors of a declining economy have been on the wind. People have known even if it wasn’t said out loud. In the year 2008, unemployment has reached an all-time high. Unemployment is a part of our economy. There will always be someone out of work for whatever [...]
Continue reading...Automatic Deductions Can Save You Money
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
There used to be a time, before automatic deductions, that we would cash our paychecks and instead of paying down debt or putting the bulk of the money into a savings account, we would perhaps pay ourselves a little more and pay the bills a little less. You can save a significant amount of money by [...]
Continue reading...Why It’s Important to Have Two Signatures on a Savings Account
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Planning for the future also means ensuring that, in the event that anything happens to you or your loved one, access to bank accounts and other assets are available. Having two signatures on your savings account can save you a great deal of time and stress in case you or your spouse becomes ill or dies. [...]
Continue reading...Retirement Tips for Self-Employed Individuals
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
We all want to retire one day, leave the office, our bosses and our desk behind. We will finally be free to do what we want! But what if you’re self-employed? Some people argue that they are already free to do what they want. But even a self employed person wants to pack it all [...]
Continue reading...3 Ways to Reduce Tax Bill
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Paying taxes is a part of life, it’s something that we can not avoid. But the amount you pay makes a big difference! There are ways to reduce the amount you owe at tax time, and this article will list three ways for you to start. 1. Make use of tax credits. Everyone knows that tax credits [...]
Continue reading...Taxes Deducted as Business Expenses
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Do you own your own business? My hat is off to you. Owning a business is hard work and keeping it running and making a profit is even harder. Who wants to pay more to the government than they have to? Below is a list of taxes that you may pay as a business owner [...]
Continue reading...Tax Planning is a Good Move
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Tax planning is a good idea. Many people get caught unawares when tax time comes. They say that they wish they had planned better so they could avoid some of the problems that they encountered. Let that be your one-time wake up call. Tax planning involves sorting out your tax situation ahead of time so that [...]
Continue reading...Save Some Money - Don’t Buy New Books
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
People used to say that reading is the cheapest hobby. You can be anybody you want to be and travel to different places in just one sitting and for free. It’s not surprising then that even if there are more and newer forms of entertainment innovated every now and then, a lot of people still [...]
Continue reading...Book Review of Zero Debt - The Ultimate Guide to Financial Freedom
Monday, October 27, 2008
This is a book review of “Zero Debt - The Ultimate Guide to Financial Freedom” by author Lynnette Khalfani. Do you lose sleep over your credit card debt? If so, then Zero Debt: The Ultimate Guide to Financial Freedom is the book to help you get back to your debt-free life. This book, which Dr. Phil [...]
Continue reading...Book Review - Personal Finance for Dummies
Monday, October 27, 2008
This is a book review of “Personal Finance for Dummies“. If you are stuck trying to figure out all the finance stuff when it comes to your personal budgeting, then you may want to consider getting a copy of Personal Finance for Dummies. This book offers sound and practical advice for those who want to get [...]
Continue reading...Book Review - Online Shopper’s Survival Guide
Monday, October 27, 2008
This is a book review of “Online Shopper’s Survival Guide” - written by Jacquelyn Lynn. Does the fear of fraud or identity theft keep you from shopping online? Online Shopper’s Survival Guide will safely take you through the Internet. Even if you are already a savvy shopper on the Internet, maybe you would like to start [...]
Continue reading...Book Review - Frugal Luxuries by the Seasons
Monday, October 27, 2008
This is a book review of “Frugal Luxuries by the Seasons“. In author Tracey McBride’s first book - Frugal Luxuries - she elevated thrifty but elegant living to an art form. Now in this companion volume she shares all new ways to beautify cherished holidays and the timeless rhythms of the seasons. With Frugal Luxuries by [...]
Continue reading...Review - Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine
Monday, October 27, 2008
Are you looking for an upbeat exciting financial magazine? One that won’t bore you to pieces? Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine provides readers with the information they need to make smart decisions about their money. Each issue includes intellectual reporting on investments, taxes, insurance, paying for college, planning for retirement, home ownership, major purchases such as [...]
Continue reading...Book Review - The Sink or Swim Money Program: The 6 Step Plan for Teaching your Teens Financial Responsibility
Monday, October 27, 2008
This is a book review for “The Sink or Swim Money Program: The 6 Step Plan for Teaching your Teens Financial Responsibility“. With increasingly high debt becoming a bigger problems in families every year, it is more important than ever that parents teach their children to be financially responsible. While every child is different, and some [...]
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Wednesday, November 19, 2008
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