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Invest like Warren Buffett

Five tips from the great man himself that can help us run our own portfolios, even if we're not quite billionaires yet! read more »
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Five Financial Products You Should NEVER Buy

While Congress debates the merits of a Consumer Finance Protection Agency, you can protect yourself by avoiding these five dubious financial products read more »
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File a Tax Extension Instead of an Amended Return

You might be better off filing a tax extension and then doing your return by October than filing an amended return. read more »
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How to Negotiate Your Home and Auto Insurance

This is one tip that most people have probably thought of, but perhaps haven’t paid much attention to. But, this is one area that you can really save[...] read more »
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Do You Need Professional Help to Take Control of Your Finances?

Was your New Year's resolution to finally get a handle on your personal finances? If you still haven't checked that off the list, perhaps a Certifi[...] read more »
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7 Habits to Highly Effective Budgeting

My guest post on The Centsible Life about budgeting. If you like it please tip it. Thanks! read more »
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Is It Better to Buy or Rent?

According to my research, renting would have been a far better financial decision for my situation. What about you? Check out my numbers, then run [...] read more »
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How Much Retirement Income Should You Withdraw?

Your withdrawal rate should be determined in consultation with your financial advisor, who can help you evaluate some very important matters: your ri[...] read more »
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Managing Your Credit Isn't the Same as Managing Your Finances

Too many of us take independent looks at our credit profile and our personal finances. Understanding how the two are intertwined can lead to some dr[...] read more »
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Tax Software Review – UFile 2009 - Canadian Finance Blog

UFile is a serious contender in the Canadian tax preparation market. read more »
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A parable about how one nation came to financial ruin.

Words of warning in a parable that parallels the US economy. Written by Warren Buffet's right hand man. read more »
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It’s Your Money, YOU Spend It!

A few weeks ago I received an email from a reader that suggested I write a post about how other people often spend your money for you. read more »
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New Credit Card Laws 2010: Maybe not be what it was cracked up to be!

The new federal credit card rules are out. Here’s a some reasons why the new credit card laws aren’t what they are cracked up to be. read more »
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How to Save $500 This Year with an Afternoon in a Room

Saving money doesn't have to require big sacrifices! The Afternoon in a Room strategy is an easy way to yield big savings. read more »
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Payment Priorities: Making Your Mortgage Payment First

If you have to choose between which obligations to pay, it might be a good idea to pay the secured mortgage debt first -- if you've decided you want[...] read more »
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