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How Does A Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Work?

Flexible spending accounts are a great way to save hundreds of dollars on your taxes every year. Here's how. read more »
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What is Your Approach to Vacation Spending?

How do you plan vacations? read more »
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Roth Conversion Fail » JoeTaxpayer

An example of bad Roth conversion advice. The Roth conversion isn't always good, or bad, you need to look at your situation to make the right decisi[...] read more »
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The Ugly Truth: Why Big Spenders Are Terrible In Bed (Infographic)

Looking cool to everyone else at the expense of your wallet isn't cool or impressive. It might also be bad for your sex life. read more »
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Dow Jones Historical Performance

Here is the reality of Dow Jones historical performance. If gold were our money, the major stock market indexes would have declined relentlessly fro[...] read more »
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Buying a Car: Is It Wrong to Buy Foreign?

Is it unpatriotic, harmful to the economy, or just plain unethical to purchase a vehicle made by any company other than GM, Ford, or Chrysler? read more »
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Should We Socialize Lebron James? » The Online Investing AI Blog

We have a serious problem that I believe can only be solved by a resolve to redistribute wealth.
In this case, it’s a wealth of talent.
With do[...] read more »
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The preservation of wealth

Making money is one thing, but keeping hold of it is another. How do the richest families preserve their wealth across the generations? read more »
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Should Pop Drinkers Pay More?

While a tax on a specific good, such as soft drinks, may be more politically acceptable than a VAT, it does raise some important issues. For instance[...] read more »
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Traditional vs. Roth IRA: Decide Which is Best for You

This infographic helps you figure out whether a Roth or traditional IRA is best for you. read more »
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11 Ways To Avoid Overspending At The Grocery Store

Spending too much money at the grocery store is a common problem. It usually starts out with just a quick trip in for one or two items and before you[...] read more »
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How to Pay Off Your Credit Card Debt Fast

When you find yourself under a mountain of debt, there’s nothing more appealing than paying your credit cards off as fast as you can. read more »
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Why Can Employers Determine Retirement Contributions?

I’m very lucky to have a Roth 401k retirement plan through work. In addition to the Roth IRA maximum contribution of $5,000 in 2010, I’m also allowed[...] read more »
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iPhone 4 Review: Should You Make The Upgrade?

my biased, but informative review of the NEW iPhone 4 and if it's worth it to upgrade or switch to it. read more »
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How to Say "No" To Sales Calls

The article offers three strategies to protect from sneaky sales tactics: 1. End the conversation, have a refusal script in place. 2. Turn the tables[...] read more »
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