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Oh Crap! I Screwed Up….How to Fix an Error on Your Credit Report

One of the most important aspects of your finances is your credit history. If there are mistakes in your credit report, it could lead to negative con[...] read more »
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Social Media Tools the IRS Uses Help You with Your Taxes

The IRS does recognize that many taxpayers use social media regularly. As a result, you can get helpful tips year-round by taking advantage of the so[...] read more »
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Personal Finance 101: Assets vs. Liabilities

When it comes to money management, it’s often important to get back to the basics, and review basic concepts associated with how money works. One of [...] read more »
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What is Contrarian Investing?

One of the terms that you might have come across as an investor is contrarian. In some cases, the savvy contrarian investor can make money by engagin[...] read more »
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Harsh Lessons Kids are Learning about Home Business

In general, encouraging a child to have a home business can be a good way to teach positive lessons about money. However, as some kids in my neighbor[...] read more »
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Is Prepaid Debit a Good Idea?

In recent months, there has been a lot of discussion about prepaid debit cards. It seems like prepaid debit is everywhere. But what is prepaid debit?[...] read more »
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5 Tips for Hiring a General Contractor

Whether you are building, remodeling, or just doing a few home improvements, it can help to hire a general contractor. However, you do need to be car[...] read more »
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3 Good Reasons to Pay Down Debt as Soon as Possible

Paying down debt is one of the best investments you can make in your future. As you look for inspiration to keep going, here are 3 good reasons to pa[...] read more »
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I Want to Be a Freelance Finance Writer

Today’s “I Want to Be” Series features Miranda Marquit who works from home full-time as a freelance finance writer for many personal finance blogs. read more »
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U.S. Banks and Canadian Banks: What are the Differences?

While the Canadian system isn’t perfect (what system is?), and while bank failures have happened, the fact is that Canada’s approach to banking has m[...] read more »
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Personal Finance Software: Moneydance

I’m using Moneydance, now that my Quicken 2005 is basically obsolete. Here's how it's going so far. read more »
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5 Ways to Enhance Your Efforts to Start a Business

Whether you start an online store, buy a franchise, or offer your services as a freelancer, it can help to take a few steps to enhance you ability to[...] read more »
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Dave Ramsey’s 7 Baby Steps

Among the ideas that Ramsey has developed is The Seven Baby Steps. These are steps that, if used in order, can help you get your financial house in o[...] read more »
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Want to Start a Small Business? Consider Where You Live

If you want to start a business, you need to pay attention to where you are. Some states are more friendly toward starting a small business. Other st[...] read more »
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Frugal Vacation Tips: Looking Ahead for Discounts

One of the best ways to save money while on vacation is to plan ahead for discounts. There are a number of ways to access promotions, searching them [...] read more »
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