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Health Savings Account Contribution Limits and Benefits

You can’t pour thousands upon thousands of dollars into your HSA simply to enjoy the tax deduction and the tax free growth (as long as you use the mo[...] read more »
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Euro Lower in Forex Trading on S&P Downgrade

Euro is lower as forex traders seek safe haven, and ignore ECB efforts to contain the sovereign debt crisis. As odd as it sounds, the U.S. dollar is [...] read more »
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Really? The U.S. Dollar is the Only Real Safe Haven Currency Choice?

Odd as it sounds, the U.S. dollar is still the best choice for a safe haven currency. read more »
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Japan Intervenes to Weaken the Yen in Forex Trading

Japanese intervene as economic concerns push the yen higher. With the intervention, the yen becomes weaker, and the U.S. dollar gets a boost. read more »
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What's Next for the Euro Zone?

What's next for the euro zone? Is it time for the ECB to stop focusing on inflation and work harder at fixing sovereign debt problems? read more »
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U.S. Dollar Down Against the Loonie in Currency Trading

Canadian dollar higher against the U.S. dollar on economic concerns. Could the loonie become a safe haven? read more »
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Risk Aversion Sets in on Debt Ceiling Worries

With an agreement nowhere in sight regarding the U.S. debt ceiling, risk aversion has set in. But, after this weekend, will the U.S. dollar still be [...] read more »
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Will the U.S. See a Credit Downgrade -- Even if Default is Avoided?

Some believe that a U.S. debt default won't happen. But, even so, a credit downgrade is likely. read more »
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Could the Canadian Dollar be the Next Forex Trading Safe Haven?

With debt problems in the U.S. and in the euro zone, the loonie might be the next safe haven currency. read more »
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Greek Plan Agreement: Does it Solve Other Issues?

European leaders might have agreed on a Greek bailout, but will it solve the problems in Italy and Spain? read more »
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Getting Back to Basics: Fundamentals of Financial Freedom

When you achieve financial freedom, you are in a position to make more decisions. You have the freedom to choose from a variety of options, rather th[...] read more »
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Short Term vs Long Term Capital Gains

When you sell makes a difference in how you are taxed. There is a tax advantage to holding on to an investment for a longer period of time, since the[...] read more »
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» Kids and Money: The Value of a Matching Contribution

By providing an incentive your children to set money aside for the future, you could help develop a good habit. I have yet to try the concept of matc[...] read more »
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4 Side Hustles You Can Start in a Couple of Hours a Night

According to the Bureau of Labor Statics’ American Time Use Survey, the average American aged 15 and over spends 2.7 hours a day watching TV. That’s [...] read more »
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Euro Zone Debt Solution Likely Far Off

Even though a euro zone debt solution is unlikely to emerge from this week's EU summit, the euro is higher in forex trading. It helps that forex tra[...] read more »
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