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Deciding to Cancel or Withdraw From your DRIPs

In an ideal world you would enrol in your DRIP, watch the dividend reinvestment compound heartily, and hold it forever. But there are cases when you[...] read more »
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Survival Skills You Can Barter With In Case of Financial Ruin

What skills do you have that you could teach others for bartering purposes in the event of unemployment or other financial collapse? read more »
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3 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Fall in Love With Your 401k!

There’s no question that 401k’s have become the norm for retirement savings. More and more companies are putting the responsibility of saving for re[...] read more »
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Saving Your Finances in 50 Words or Less

Less is more, even sometimes a blog post. read more »
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My Money Shrugged :: Surfing, To Big To Fail, and Capitalism

The surf world had come to a stand still. Clark foam, the too big to fail in the surf industry had been pressured to shut its door by the United Stat[...] read more »
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Peter Schiff's Run For Connecticut State Senate

He's in. Planning for a while but today it's official. What do you think? read more »
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Gold Rallied Up Near $1000 - Is It A Good Time To Buy Gold?

Sept 2 and 3rd saw gold shoot up 15%, closing around $996/oz. Does this mean one should wait for lower prices, or is it time to get in now? read more »
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Navigating your Finances

Answers the three basic questions: where are you now, where are you going and how do you get there? read more »
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International Students: Things You Should Know About Getting Your Visa for Study in the U.S.

How much it costs, how to prove the funds you have, and other common questions. read more »
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7 Milestone Birthdays That Affect Your Retirement

Being unaware of these milestones will cost you money! read more »
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Should I Rollover my 401k into an IRA?

With very few exceptions, the answer is easy: Yes, rollover your 401k as soon as possible. read more »
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What a Cow, a Red Box and Hair Clippers Have in Common

If you've ever played the game Tri-Bond, you know the object of the game is to find the common link among three items. So what's the common link a[...] read more »
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The Amount of M1, M2, M3 and the Measures of the U.S. Money Supply

Brief explanation of how M1, M2, and M3 work. read more »
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If You Want to Get Ahead, Stop Taking This Path!

What's the difference between those who get ahead financially and those who don't? One avoids this path and the other doesn't. read more »
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Probate: Understanding What Probate is-Steps in the Probate Process

A look at what probate is and the steps involved in probate process. read more »
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