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How I Look at My Money in the Big Picture Fashion

HDTV accounts, house accounts, splurge accounts.
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Stocks: Green Mountain Roasts Starbucks

As the economy recedes, Americans are cutting back on $5 lattes but still need to satisfy their caffeine addictions. As a result, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters (Stock Quote: GMCR) stands to benefit from a trade-down effect as consumers seek cheaper read more »
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My Economic Plan - Stimulate Yourself!

The government just passed a $790 billion plan to get the economy moving, but I won't hold my breath to see if it works. Instead, I'm going to show some responsibility, and stimulate myself. read more »
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How to Save Money - The Biggest Ways to Save Some

In the current economic climate, saving money is of paramount importance. Here are some of the best ways to save money on your largest expenses. Don't miss this. When you're saving money, it's after tax dollars, so you're really saving 25% - 35% read more »
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How to Work Online From Home

You can work online from home, but there are very specific steps you must follow. It's vital to avoid the common mistakes that keep many aspiring entrepreneurs from ever making any money. Here's a step by step guide to help you avoid them. read more »
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Democratic Lead Congress Approved $787 Stimulus, Handing Obama A Major Victory

The U.S. Congress, handed President Barack Obama a major legislative victory on Friday, with a $787 billion stimulus bill that aims to provide much needed emergency government spending and tax cuts to the nation in the grip of a severe recession. read more »
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Businesses Lose $1 Trillion a Year to Cyber-Crime

This report is a wake-up call because the current economic crisis is poised to create a global meltdown in vital information. Increased pressures on firms to reduce spending and cut staffing have led to more porous defenses and increased opportunity read more »
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5 Ways Bargaining Made Me a Better Spender

There are 5 bargaining lessons that will help you haggle better, and spend your money more wisely when you return home after a trip abroad. Become a better spender through these 5 simple shopping tips. read more »
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The Role of the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC)

What happens to your funds when your brokerage goes under? The SIPC is here to help. read more »
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Loan Modifications, Foreclosures Affecting Retirement Savings (IRAs and 401ks)

What happens to your retirement savings in an event of foreclosure? read more »
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Go Big Or Go Home

It’s not rocket science: Big challenges lead to big accomplishments; the bigger the challenge, the bigger the benefit. read more »
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The Conflict Between Free Stuff and Clutter

Do you really need a four year supply of toilet paper? Free stuff can be great, but too much of a good thing can lead to unnecessary -- and stressful -- clutter in your home. read more »
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Lame Defense for $18.4 billion In Wall Street bonuses

Even without a bonus, the average Wall Street worker still makes 3-4 times what the average American makes, yet in the midst of a deep recession, Wall Street employees are taking home a whopping $18.4 billion in bonuses with the aid of the bailout. read more »
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Buying a Home: Your Mortgage Isn't an Investment

We hear a lot about things being "investments" -- even when they aren't in actuality. And one of those things is buying a home. read more »
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Would You Rent Out A Room?

So a good friend of mine is in the precarious situation of owning a home that 1.) has lost value, and 2.) she can’t afford by herself if her fiancé looses his job. She called me up the other day and asked me what I thought about her renting out one. read more »
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