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Do Not Trust Your Company When They Say Your Job Is Safe

Posted by hankc44 1205 days ago, popular 1204 days ago (http://ownthedollar.com)
Category: Business | Tags: jobs
Do not trust your employer when they say your job is safe. No one cares more about your financial wellbeing than you. See warning signs to lookout for at your work and what you can do to prepare for a pink slip. read more »
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Recently, I sat down with my wife, created a budget, and then seriously looked at what we needed to save to reach our go

Posted by hankc44 1206 days ago (http://ownthedollar.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: saving
The old adage is true, “Out of sight is out of mind.” Forgotten, hidden, or not readily accessible bank accounts like PayPal are a great way to squirrel away money that you will not even know is “missing”. read more »
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Is Three to Six Months of Expenses Enough Money For Your Emergency Fund?

Posted by hankc44 1207 days ago, popular 1206 days ago (http://ownthedollar.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: emergency fund
Is three to six months of expenses enough to save for an Emergency Fund in today's recession? Which expenses should you actually save for? You might be surprised by what you find when looking at your own budget and savings. read more »
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Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Lists Over 50 Simple Ways to Save $18,250 a Year

Posted by hankc44 1208 days ago (http://ownthedollar.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: tips
Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine's newest cover story details how you can save $50 a day on simple personal finance decisions saving you $18,250 a year. read more »
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A Recession Is Not the Time to Shirk At Your Job

Posted by hankc44 1209 days ago (http://ownthedollar.com)
Category: Business | Tags: jobs
With the economy in a recession, now is not the time to slack off on your job. Your income is the most important aspect of your financial wellbeing, and every effort should be made to keep it. Keeping your bosses happy has never been more important. read more »
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My Net Worth Is Down Only 10% Since Its August 2008 Peak

Posted by hankc44 1233 days ago (http://ownthedollar.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: net worth
See how to "beat" the stock market despite the recession by paying down debt, investing in quality college education, and tracking your net worth. read more »
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Keep Your Priorities In Order To Help Live a Full Life - 3,900 Marbles

Posted by hankc44 1250 days ago, popular 1249 days ago (http://ownthedollar.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: tip
You have 3,900 Saturdays in your life time, give or take a few. What do you do with yours? This story will help you get some perspective on what is r[...] read more »
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Ford Should Only Build Mustangs and SUVs Instead of Getting Bailed Out

Posted by hankc44 1252 days ago (http://ownthedollar.com)
Category: Economy | Tags: ford
Ford is forgetting about its competitive advantage. The company needs to focus on making ONLY Mustangs and SUVs. That is the way they will survive. T[...] read more »
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How To Increase Your Net Worth Despite Bad Economy

Posted by hankc44 1256 days ago (http://ownthedollar.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: debt
There is still a way to increase your net worth despite sinking investments, falling home values, corporate layoffs, and a bad economy. read more »
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The $7,500 Tax Credit For New Home Buyers Is Not Worth Your Time

Posted by hankc44 1257 days ago (http://ownthedollar.com)
Category: Real Estate | Tags: tax
The tax credit is not a credit. It is actually an interest free loan. It is another example of government help that will not help and make consumers [...] read more »
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The Federal Reserve Raised Rates But Is Irrelevant To Help the US Economy Now

Posted by hankc44 1258 days ago (http://ownthedollar.com)
Category: Economy | Tags: federal reserve
The Federal Reserve has almost run out of their options to stimulate the economy. They have played all of their cards. The only thing that they hav[...] read more »
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College Alumni Have An Obligation To Give Back To Their Alma Mater

Posted by hankc44 1260 days ago (http://ownthedollar.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: education
Alumni should be ashamed not to give back when they are able to help a new generation of classmates earn a college diploma. Your diploma is like a st[...] read more »
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It Is Not a Credit Crisis If You Have a Down Payment and Good Credit Score

Posted by hankc44 1263 days ago, popular 1262 days ago (http://ownthedollar.com)
Category: Real Estate | Tags: credit crisis
It's not a credit crisis if you have a good credit score and a decent down payment. Banks are itching to lend to qualified customers. It's a revers[...] read more »
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Be Your Own Credit Card Company and Avoid Adding More Debt

Posted by hankc44 1266 days ago (http://ownthedollar.com)
Category: Business | Tags: credit cards
With an emergency fund, you can be your own credit card company and loan money to yourself for unexpected expenses such as car repairs without going [...] read more »
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One Dollar Bill Challenge Results - Saving One Dollar a Day Was a Success

Posted by hankc44 1270 days ago (http://militarymoneymight.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: saving
Here is a quick and easy way to save money every month even when you think that you cannot spare another cent. read more »
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