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A Beginner’s Guide to Managing Your Money

Managing your money and finances can be difficult for anyone, especially if you are a beginner. Taking the time to manage your money better can really pay off and will prevent you from spending money unnecessarily. It can also help you to stay on top of all of your bills and pay off any debt that you may have. If you are looking to manage your money more efficiently, then here is a beginner’s guide to managing your money.

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5 Perks of an Executive Level Paycheck

General / By Tim McMahon

You have recently taken on a new position in your company that includes a substantial pay raise. Congratulations. Your new salary will give you more freedom. It is important that you take a step back and examine how your new pay impacts your financial situation. Doing this will help you get the most benefit out of your new standard of living.

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7 Ways Today’s Families Can Build and Protect Their Wealth

Money Management / By Guest Author

plan on using wise wealth management techniques to build your estate so you can leave something for your heirs even if you never received anything yourself.

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Retirement Finances- 2 Options for Planning for the Future

Retirement / By Guest Author

Retirement is meant to be a time of relaxation and enjoyment but it can also be stressful if you haven’t prepared properly for it financially. If all you are relying on is Social Security you are destined for trouble. Social Security is not meant to be a pension plan but rather a safety net in addition to

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Wise Money: Six Investments To Consider

Investing / By Melisa Cammack

When the stock market is on shaky footing it’s usually a good time to look into non-traditional investments. While most people think of investments as stocks and bonds, an investment is really anything you put money into in hopes of making more money later. There are many types of investments that you can put your

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3 Essentials When Starting Up Your Own Business

Small Business / By Melisa Cammack

Business Cards The use of business cards is a tried and true method of promoting your Small Business , they should include your phone number, website address, and other information about your business, so this is a good way to get your business recognized. There are online options, that can be used to make a custom business card

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You vs the Kids – The Battle for a Better Retirement

Retirement / By Lucia Harris

As a parent your life is largely spent providing support for you children. Whether it’s buying their food, saving for their education or keeping a roof over their heads, it can feel that the support you offer is all too often a financial one. You poured every asset you own into their future, and then,

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How to Up Your Credit Score

Credit Cards, Credit Rating / By Guest Author

Credit is crucial. In fact, your credit score determines your ability to procure auto loans, credit cards and home mortgages. Some might say that it can make or break your financial future. Main Credit Scoring Agencies There are three major consumer credit reporting agencies that operate in the United States: Equifax, Experian and Transunion. When a lender considers

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The Truth About Annuities

Estate Planning, Saving / By Guest Author

6 Annuities FAQs: Yesterday we talked about how useful annuities are for retirement planning. Today we are going to look at some common misconceptions about annuities. Fact or Fiction? — 1) Many different investments offer a guaranteed income stream. — Fiction! Annuities are the only financial planning option that can guarantee a continuous stream of income throughout

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Financial Planning is Essential for Survival

Frugality, Insurance, Money Management, Retirement, Saving / By Guest Author

Financial Planning- Today every nickel counts, especially in the light of the financial crisis that recently hit the United States (and Europe). Unless you manage your money well, money and you will not see each other much. In other words, you need fool proof financial planning to stay alive. However, here are some of the

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How to Boost the Health of Your Finances

Money Management / By Guest Author

The older that we get, the more we come to realize that our finances really do matter. Whether you’re saving to buy your first house or closing in on retirement, getting your finances in order is an important step to take. You can hire a financial planner to achieve your goals or try to go

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"Calculating The Household Budget" by Stuart Miles

Financial Planning and Budgeting

Budgeting, Estate Planning, Insurance / By Guest Author

Financial Planning and Budgeting Very few people in today’s economy would be confident telling you that they have their finances under control. For many people, it is a daily struggle just to pay the bills, much less put anything away for savings or investment. If you are having a hard time with your finances, there

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