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Facebook IPO Disappoints, Eurozone Remains in Focus

Last week’s big news was the Facebook (FB) IPO. In spite of a great deal of hype leading up to the IPO, the offering fell flat. The Facebook IPO did [...] read more »
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Inheriting an IRA - Beneficiaries, Distribution Rules, Withdrawals

One way you might end up with a retirement account is by inheriting an IRA. However, it’s important to realize that there are some interesting rules [...] read more »
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Do You Really Need $150,000 a Year to Live Comfortably?

Can you afford the basics? What are the basics, anyway? According to a recent article in USA Today, it takes about $150,000 a year in order to cover [...] read more »
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How to Calculate PMI?

When you buy a home with the help of a mortgage, there is a good chance that you will need to purchase mortgage insurance. Here's how it's calculat[...] read more »
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National Small Business Week! Boost Your Home Business

May 20-26 is National Small Business Week. While most of the excitement centers around Washington, D.C., where there are a number of great speakers l[...] read more »
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How Scammers Use Personal Information To Fool You

Thanks to the Internet, and social media profiles, chances are that there is a wealth of personal information about you available to scammers. read more »
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Crowdsourcing

By now you’ve probably heard the term that has become associated with Tim Ferriss and his famous book the 4-hour work week – outsourcing. Outsourcing[...] read more »
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Don’t Be The 97,119th Girl to Take Cosmetology – Take Business Instead

The Wealthy Barber didn’t get wealthy because he was a better barber, he got wealthy because he was a better businessman. I’m fairly certain that as [...] read more »
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Will A Pension Plan Handcuff You To Your Job?

I consider myself lucky to have a pension plan, but ask me again in 10 years. Complacency sets in after years of doing the same thing day-in-day-out.[...] read more »
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3 Ways Stewardship Can Revolutionize Your Finances

Looking at your finances through the paradigm of stewardship profoundly affect how you manage your personal economy and respond to perceived risks read more »
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Seven Ways to Improve Your Resume with Travel

Travel can be a thrilling adventure or a much needed relaxing getaway. But traveling can be so much more than that. Here are seven ways to improve yo[...] read more »
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Tradeking and Zecco to Merge - More Capabilities, Same Great Pricing

Online brokers TradeKing and Zecco have announced that they will be merging. See more about the merger. read more »
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How Much Money Do I Need To Retire?

Wondering how much money do I need to retire? These quick retirement calculations can help you find out what you need to retire in Canada. read more »
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What makes a good Group RRSP or Pension Plan?

Group RRSPs and pension plans offer lots of options for plan design. Here are some key things to consider when implementing a group RRSP plan or pen[...] read more »
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Budget Buster: Home Gym or Health Club?

We have been discussing our workout options, either buy some exercise equipment or join a health club. Which option is more budget friendly? read more »
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