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Staying Positive in an Economic Depression

Our current economic crisis reminds me of the blob. Nothing is safe. Every person, business, community and family is being affected by the economy.[...] read more »
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The Basics of Bonds

When you buy stock, you are buying a piece a company, but when you buy a bond, you are loaning money to an organization. Governments and corporations[...] read more »
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Need Seed Capital? Angel Groups May Be Your Best Bet

You’d better try to find more than one. While dealmaking is down only 3%, angels are forking over a lot less. read more »
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How Your Pet Can Save You Money

If unwavering affection and attention aren’t enough of a draw, check out these three ways pets can actually help you save a dime. read more »
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Dividend Stocks to Avoid

The dividend aristocrats index has had five dividend cuts so far this year. Because of the way that the index is rebalanced, the dividend cutters wil[...] read more »
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The Definitive Oil ETF Guide

The wild roller coaster of crude oil prices makes for great financial news. There’s been a lot of buzz about oil ETFs in the past two years, but many[...] read more »
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BuyMyStockPicks.com : Fear is Back on Banks

It seems that the great results from Citigroup and Wells Fargo from last week weren’t enough to convince investors that financials were solid again. [...] read more »
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Top 10 Richest Celebrities in the World: The List of Billionare Celebs

A look at the richest celebrities in the world. The recession hasn't stopped them from being billionaires. read more »
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10 Celebrities Who Are Poorer Than You

These celebs have less money than you do. read more »
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The 5 Rules Of Successful Entrepreneurs

No matter what the “gurus” say, entrepreneurship is not for everyone. Being an entrepreneur is not “so easy anyone can do it” nor is it a ticket to “[...] read more »
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Basics of the Fair Tax

Now that Tax Day has come and gone again, and anger is subsiding, let’s spend some time thinking about what a better system might look like. read more »
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How to Get Out of Debt

It may sound trite, but the first step in tackling your debt is to admit that you have a problem. Unless you’re willing to own up to your situation a[...] read more »
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Your Take: What’s Your Favorite Frugal Weekend Idea?

My favorite frugal weekend idea is probably to visit a local winery, such as when we visited Boordy (which ended up not being frugal!) a few weeks ag[...] read more »
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Estate Planning Dos and Don'ts

Estate planning can be a complicated business, especially when families have suffered huge loses in real estate and in the stock market. read more »
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Who We Are As Americans … And Small Businesses

“We don’t need our government to back our warranties or run our companies.” read more »
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