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Considering ETF Investing and Mutual Funds

Posted by mattjabs 795 days ago, popular 794 days ago (http://www.debtfreeadventure.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: etfs investing mutual funds
ETF investing is a very wise choice in a lot of circumstances, just be careful not to automatically discount mutual funds in favor of ETFs. A guest [...] read more »
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11 Most Commonly Missed Tax Deductions

Posted by mattjabs 797 days ago, popular 797 days ago (http://www.debtfreeadventure.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: deductions tax missed common
Don't overpay taxes by overlooking tax credits and deductions. See the most common errors taxpayers make on their tax returns so you don't make the[...] read more »
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Life Insurance - Term or Permanent - How Much?

Posted by mattjabs 798 days ago, popular 797 days ago (http://www.debtfreeadventure.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: amount insurance life term permanent
DFA reader Anthony asks what type of life insurance (term or permanent) he should carry and how much. Certified Financial Planner Jeff Rose of GoodF[...] read more »
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Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) - All The Rage

Posted by mattjabs 804 days ago, popular 803 days ago (http://www.debtfreeadventure.com)
Category: Funds and ETFs | Tags: etfs index funds investing retirement
Exchange Traded Funds are basically index funds that trade like individual stocks. They're quite the rage in the investment industry right now. Wh[...] read more »
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Refinance Home Loans - How One Call Saved Us Over $41,000

Posted by mattjabs 809 days ago, popular 808 days ago (http://www.debtfreeadventure.com)
Category: Real Estate | Tags: home loan mortgage rates refinance
One phone call to our mortgage lender saved us over $41,000 on a home loan refinance. The whole process is much easier than you might think... you'[...] read more »
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Is It Better to Buy or Rent?

Posted by mattjabs 817 days ago, popular 816 days ago (http://www.debtfreeadventure.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: buy home mortgage rent save
According to my research, renting would have been a far better financial decision for my situation. What about you? Check out my numbers, then run [...] read more »
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Valentine's Day - Was/Is It Worth Celebrating?

Posted by mattjabs 832 days ago, popular 832 days ago (http://www.debtfreeadventure.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: holidays save valentines day hallmark
Do you believe in celebrating Valentine's Day? Did you celebrate it traditionally by spending money to enjoy each others company, or did you celebr[...] read more »
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Turbotax - Prepare Taxes Online - Free eFile

Posted by mattjabs 845 days ago, popular 844 days ago (http://www.debtfreeadventure.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: efile free taxes turbotax
A personal review and testimony for filing with Turbotax Online along with solid information regarding what is free and what is not. read more »
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First-Time Homebuyer Credit must be filed on Paper (Form 5405)

Posted by mattjabs 853 days ago, popular 853 days ago (http://www.debtfreeadventure.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: credit irs tax homebuyer
Use IRS form 5405 instructions to determine your eligibility for the homebuyer tax credit and be aware that if filing form 5405, you cannot eFile you[...] read more »
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SEP IRA - Contribution Limits and Deadlines

Posted by mattjabs 857 days ago, popular 856 days ago (http://www.debtfreeadventure.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: contribution limits retirement sep ira
The SEP-IRA allows employers make tax-deductible contributions on behalf of employees. It is much like a Traditional IRA yet has many unique charact[...] read more »
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Debt Slavery - What it is and Ways Out

Posted by mattjabs 859 days ago, popular 858 days ago (http://www.debtfreeadventure.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: debt lending club consolidate slavery
How is debt slavery?
Don't let anyone fool you... no debt is good. Let's examine 3 trust worthy sources to characterize debt slavery, then mull [...] read more »
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Financial Retirement - Rethink Retirement Planning

Posted by mattjabs 860 days ago, popular 859 days ago (http://www.debtfreeadventure.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: investing retirement savings spending
Besides taking responsibility for our financial future by investing in 401(k)s, Roth IRAs, and all the other choices available, it's time to rethink[...] read more »
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Your Money Ratios - Book Review and Giveaway

Posted by mattjabs 870 days ago, popular 870 days ago (http://www.debtfreeadventure.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: book money ratios review your
Book review & giveaway of the new PF book from Charles J. Farrell: "Your Money Ratios - 8 Simple Tools for Financial Security."
The book helps y[...] read more »
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High Return Investments for Low Income People

Posted by mattjabs 876 days ago, popular 876 days ago (http://www.debtfreeadventure.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: investing savings low income
Olivia submitted a question concerning the best options for low-income investors.
This article is my answer to her question... read more »
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Lending Club - A How To Debt Consolidation Solution

Posted by mattjabs 877 days ago, popular 877 days ago (http://www.debtfreeadventure.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: club consolidation debt lending
Debt consolidation as a debt reduction solution can be tricky waters to navigate. This will show you how to use Lending Club as a debt consolidation[...] read more »
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