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Should You Invest in Commodities?

Should you invest in commodities? It's important to realize that commodities trading comes with an increased amount of perceived risk. read more »
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I’m a Fan of Gift Cards, But At What Cost?

It sounds like buying gift cards can do no wrong, but that is not exactly the case. Those gift cards might be stolen. read more »
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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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