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Naked? 1 Way to Find Out if You Are

“Only when the tide goes out do you discover who’s been swimming naked.”, once said uber-investor Warren Buffett. read more »
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The Unemployment Survival Guide

Here's how to make it through a time of unemployment. read more »
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I should divorce my wife?

Thanks to the Canadian tax system I should divorce my wife and then hire her as my nanny. read more »
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All You Ever Wanted to Know About Emergency Funds (But Were Afraid to Ask)

A look at what is important about emergency funds -- and how you can make yours more effective. read more »
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Kid’s Birthday on a Budget

Mom organized a great birthday party for our three year old staying within our budget. read more »
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A Visual Guide to the Financial Crisis

Here is a visual guide to help you understand the events leading up to the bailout.[...] read more »
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Goldman Chiefs Give Up Bonuses

What? 7 Goldman Sachs execs gave up million dollar bonuses?! Could one of them puh-lease talk to the AIG crew about their continued executive retreat[...] read more »
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6 Lessons Learned From Being In Debt

I ran across an article at Kiplinger.com that really reflects everything I’ve ever learned about being in debt and so I thought it would be fun to ta[...] read more »
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Wealth Tip: Learn the Art of Delayed Gratification

There is one characteristic of human nature that is causing the high amounts of consumer debt that the majority of North American’s hold. What is it[...] read more »
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Shop Till You Drop

These are some good reminders for your holiday shopping so that you don't break your budgets, and you can still get appropriate gifts. read more »
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What’s the BIG deal about a 401K? Think Free Money!

Think of a 401K as a sign on bonus that comes with a job offer because if your employee benefits include a 401K plan that is essentially what you’re [...] read more »
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Title Inflation in Lieu of Raises: Maybe Everyone Will Be a CEO

Leonard M. Lodish, a consultant who is a marketing professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, says the title of president has[...] read more »
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So, When Will Banks Give Loans?

In point of fact, the dirty little secret of the banking industry is that it has no intention of using the money to make new loans. But this executiv[...] read more »
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401k contributions - why we keep making them (Part 2)

This blog post talks about why one should continue making 401k contributions even in times like this and what to do with the current investments. read more »
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Warren Buffett: "Buy American. I Am."

To be sure, investors are right to be wary of highly leveraged entities or businesses in weak competitive positions. But fears regarding the long-ter[...] read more »
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