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Upgrade Instead of Replace to Save Some Money

Whether upgrading your computer, car or house, it can make sense to simply upgrade your existing item, giving the product a longer life expectancy. read more »
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Does Passive Income Actually Exist?

Passive income is supposed to be income that just flows in without the need for you to actually do any work. However, can any income truly be conside[...] read more »
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You Don’t Need Suze Orman’s Prepaid Card: Other Ways to Bank

One of the big issues surrounding Suze Orman’s Approved prepaid debit card is that she appears to be marketing it to middle class customers who want [...] read more »
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How Do Penny Auction Sites Work?

With penny auction sites, bids start at a single cent to buy expensive electronics for low prices, but penny auctions give you a slim chance of getti[...] read more »
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Work is a Place

A real challenge for entrepreneurs who work out of a home office is persuading friends, relatives, casual acquaintances, and customers that you are w[...] read more »
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How to Spot a Work from Home Scam

Before you sign up for a great work from home “opportunity,” consider these signs that it might be a work from home scam. read more »
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A Frugal, Cheap Lunch Always Wins

When it comes to your food budget, lunches during work hours are the ultimate budget killers. It doesn’t take much to spend $5 for a fast food meal [...] read more »
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Is College In A Bubble?

Is college necessary? The percentage of high school graduates who take college courses is at a record high. And debt has also reached record highs read more »
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Should You Care About European Financial Problems?

Europe is in the middle of a financial crisis. There are concerns about defaults on sovereign debt, and a banking crisis as individual banks borrow a[...] read more »
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Suze Orman Teaches You How NOT To Handle Criticism

Public figures let the wrong things slip out of their mouths at one time or another. Learn a lesson from one on how not to handle adversity and criti[...] read more »
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Taxes: Is that a Home Business? Or a Hobby?

Even if you see your venture as a business, the IRS may decide it's a hobby. That can be problematic as you try to offset income with business losse[...] read more »
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Freelancing: How Do You Keep Track of Your Projects?

I know that many people are high tech about keeping up with their freelancing projects, using web apps that sync up with their smart phones. However,[...] read more »
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Carnival of Personal Finance - "Ask the Right Questions" Edition

When you think about being successful in life, it all comes down to the questions you ask yourself and others doesn’t it? My experience tells me tha[...] read more »
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Is Gold In A Bubble?

Gold is trading close to an all time high. Is gold just beginning it's upward trajectory? Or is there a gold bubble and gold bugs in for a world of[...] read more »
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4 Personality Traits to Help You Succeed at a Home Business

Before you decide to quit your day job, consider whether or not you have these four traits that can help you succeed as a home business owner. read more »
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