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Choosing the right 529 Savings Plan

A 529 plan is like a 401(K); however, its sole purpose is for the beneficiaries’ education. There are many things to consider when choosing the perf[...] read more »
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Are Debit Cards Riskier Than Credit Cards?

Are debit cards better than credit cards, or are there some unseen risks? read more »
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Smoking Good For The Economy?

A devils advocate article on why smoking may be good for the economy. read more »
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Top Earning Dead Celebrities of the Decade (GRAPHIC)

An interesting infographic of the top earning dead celebrities in this decade. read more »
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Is Technical Analysis Profitable?

A recent study tested 5,806 different technical analysis trading rules in 49 different countries. The results don't look good for technical analysts[...] read more »
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Selling At A Loss: Short Sales Explained

Unfortunately, because of past financial practices that have largely been rectified by now, many thousands of home owners find themselves in this unt[...] read more »
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9 Habits Of The Debt-Free Credit Card User

It’s one of life’s great conundrums: how exactly does the average credit card user stay debt free? Surely the two are mutually exclusive, and therefo[...] read more »
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Emerging Markets ETF List 2009 YTD Returns are Shocking

This 2009 YTD emerging markets ETF list is illuminating in that while many of these same ETFs were the worst performers of 2008, they are now the str[...] read more »
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20 Tips To Press Onward Towards Your Financial Goals

Are you in a financial rut? Do you need some motivation to get you back on your feet and move forward? Here are 20 tips to fire up your turbo charge[...] read more »
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7 Tips To Help You Stop Fighting Over Money

Finances is the leading cause of divorce, here are some tips to help you manage fight over money. read more »
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Hard Money Loans Filling The Void

Hard money loans are filling the gap for investors and regular home owners that are being give the cold shoulder by their long time local banks and c[...] read more »
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How to Find and Keep Honest Tradesmen

How to find those good experts (plumbers, mechanics, doctors) in your area and also how to keep them. read more »
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How Bad Credit Can Affect Your Life and What To Do About It

This article coverc three major areas of your life that a bad credit score can affect and also what you can do to increase credit scores that are low[...] read more »
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Canadian Banks Face New Insurance Rules

Starting in 2010 Canadian banks will be prohibited from selling insurance products via their primary websites. The Big 5 currently offer their custom[...] read more »
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How to Save Money on Vacations

Since we’re getting a townhouse a month before our vacation, however, we’re scaling back a bit this year. After talking with some friends about savin[...] read more »
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