After the excitement and good cheer of the holidays are over, people find themselves facing another busy season – the dreaded tax season. Generally, by the end of January or the first of February, you will have received your W9s, 1099s, and other income documents from your employer(s). Although your employers are in charge of...
Month: February 2011
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Tips On Working Smarter, Not Harder In Your Business
In this day and age, with all the hustle and bustle of the workday world, it is important to work smarter and not harder to get the job done. There are things you can implement right away to make your job less stressful and free up some much needed time. There are a lot of...
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How You Can Avoid Bankruptcy
Did you know many Americans file for bankruptcy each year? To many, it seems like the easiest way to get out of debt. It can really hurt the future credit and livelihood of anyone who files for it. When a person files bankruptcy it can haunt them for nearly 10 years or more. This means...
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Online Trading Services That Are Worth a Try
There are several online trading services available on the web today. A beginner investor is therefore often confused about which tool and service are best to use. I am presenting some of the tools and services I use that have proven to be very helpful to me. Virtual Trading for Beginners The first tool I...
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Top 5 Free Online Money Management Tools
With today’s economy being the way it is, everyone is trying to make their money stretch as far as possible. To help you manage your finances there are some good free money management tools available online. Yodlee Yodlee MoneyCenter is an online management tool that has been around for a long time. It is easy...
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2 Ways to Save Money on Your Mortgage
A cornerstone of the American dream is owning your own home. Once you’ve got a good-paying job and maybe started a family, owning a home is the next step you’ll take toward becoming an adult. However, mortgages are nasty things if you don’t tame them and keep them in check. In fact, if you’re not...
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Tackling Debt – Understanding Your Debt
The UK is a nation of borrowers and the word “debt” has a very negative stigma attached. It is important to understand that debt comes in many forms and not all debt is actually bad debt. With the increase in property prices, it is next to impossible to get on the property ladder without taking...
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Simple and Effective Ways To Save
With the current economic situation, many of us are looking for simple ways to save money. I’ve read hundreds of articles about money-saving tips, but in my experience, it’s normally the simple tips that are the most effective. It’s important that when we save money, we make our savings work for us. We all know...
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Mortgage Frauds: What to Watch Out For So You Don’t Get Scammed
If you are interested in a mortgage loan modification option then you should know about the fraudulent schemes aimed at homeowners. Law enforcement offices as well as many government agencies are currently advising homeowners not to pay any money in advance for promises of mortgage loan modification since none of the lawful mortgage lenders would...
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Things To Consider When Applying for A Credit Card
Once you’ve decided to get a credit card, there are many more decisions to be made. While the plethora of different deals, prices, and types of credit offers can be confusing, it’s important to take the time to really understand credit terms and conditions to make sure that you apply for the right card for...