Buy In Bulk If you’re a frugal living enthusiast, you probably know how much you can save when you buy in bulk. No! I’m not talking about the occasional mega-pack of paper towels that you buy at the drugstore. The focus here is on the warehouse club stores that cost you a small annual membership […]
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Do you sock away pennies like a squirrel hoarding nuts for the winter? Or do you subscribe to the “you can’t take it with you” philosophy of money management and spend it as fast as you get it? Or do you prefer the “ostrich” approach … figuring what you don’t know about your finances can’t
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Individual Savings Accounts Everyone likes to save money and keep as much away from the taxman as possible, so individual savings accounts are a popular option in Britain. It’s ISA season where banks and other ISA companies dangle great deals and better interest rates in an attempt to woo us to their stock or cash
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Insurance You don’t have to change insurance companies every time you see a commercial on T.V. promising to save you 15 percent in 15 minutes. However, it’s a good idea to periodically review your coverage because various events in your life can have a dramatic and significant impact on the premiums you pay. Insurance companies
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Doug Casey on Taxes and Freedom The always-outspoken Doug Casey addresses a broader view of taxation and its costs to both individuals and society in general in this interview with Louis James. L: Doug, the Taxman cometh, at least for most US citizens who file their annual tax papers on April 15. We get a
Here at your family finances we strongly believe in giving to support the local church and in contributing to the community and as Jesus said in Matthew chapter 25, caring for the  sick, feeding the hungry, visiting the prisoner and clothing the naked. But you also need to be aware of how the money you are
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Retirement Annuity You’ve probably heard that investment plans and financial schemes like, IRAs and 401 (k), are the best ways to plan for retirement. This might be true in most cases, but not always. For instance if you have invested your maximum contribution for the year to your retirement account and you’re seeking to add a bit more more. What can you do? In this case, among others, investing in
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By Doug Casey, Casey Research Legendary contrarian investor and the original International Man Doug Casey takes aim at the US Constitution, from its sneaky beginnings to its encroachments on individual liberty and free markets. Louis: Doug, we’ve threatened to talk about the Constitution many times. Since there’s  increasing interest in the country’s economic and political
By Stefan Mustieles Many of us are looking for ways to shave off a few vital pounds (or dollars)Â from our monthly bills, without sacrificing on quality. This is particularly the case with recurring expenses such as buildings insurance and contents cover. Buildings insurance covers the fabric of your home. If, for example, a tree fell
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By Terry Coxon, Casey Research It’s clear to me, even though it may not be clear to you, that unless there is something very unusual about your situation, if you have a traditional IRA, you should pay the tax now and convert it to a Roth IRA. Not just maybe, but definitely. Not just for
If you’re in college or have recently entered the working world, you know first-hand that your credit score has suddenly become more important than you ever thought it would be. Go to buy a phone, and they will run your credit. Try to rent a nice apartment, and you better have zero flaws on your
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Is now the time to gamble with retirement? By Elliott Wave International To meet ambitious investment return targets, some public pension funds must now swing for the fences. But many are down two strikes already, due to their previous big bets with hedge funds. ….the [pension] funds with a third to more than half of
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