Whether you’re putting money toward retirement or just scrimping to get by, there are a number of steps you should take to optimize your money’s value. Here are 4 money optimizing tips that the financial experts use.
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Most people hate, hate, hate the word budget and everything it stands for. For budget haters, curbing spending habits feels very restrictive. However, this is the wrong way to look at it in terms of debt. Having a budget means you always have money. At least that’s the goal.
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Tracking your income and expenses is key to creating a logical budget that you can stick to. It also prevents you from missing a bill unexpectedly or not being able to prepare ahead of time for a financial emergency. Here are some steps you can take and tools that you can use to get a handle on your income and expenses…
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The media is always talking about how the children of today aren’t being prepared properly for the future. And one key area that is lacking in public education is knowing how to manage their money. Here are some fun ways to teach your kids about money. Educational Gaming Video games are often blamed for inducing violent behaviour in
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If you’re a student, it can be a difficult time when it comes to handling money. Students often have to juggle financial matters with academic concerns, all the while learning the ropes of how to live away from home. While learning to manage money for the first time can be an awkward process of trial-and-error plus
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Financial regulations are usually created with the intention of protecting the consumer and adding transparency to the decision making processes. However, the final results do not always match the initial vision. Although qualified investment advice may help investors avoid financial pitfalls, many individuals are now distancing themselves from this prepaid and often self-serving arena. The end result is that
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By Dennis Miller Ninety-eight percent of insurance brokers do not know how to use life insurance optimally. That, anyway, is what one reader wrote in to tell me. I chuckled as I thought to myself, “You could substitute any profession for ‘insurance broker’ – lawyer, salesperson, politician, etc. – and that statement would still ring
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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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When you are headed down the road toward bankruptcy, your situation can be very frightening. But before you wind up bankrupt, there are several tips you can use to secure yourself financially. The following five tips can help alleviate some of your debt and get you on the road toward debt relief and financial security.
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Instead of waiting for the last minute,make the first move this tax season, get yourself from behind the financial eight ball by preparing yourself for April 15 with the following steps: One – Organize Your Expenses into Personal and Business Expenses One of the best ways to keep the Internal Revenue Service off of your
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You’ve probably heard the old saying, “Neither a borrower nor a lender be.” While it would be great if we were all so financially stable that we never had to worry about borrowing or lending money, that just isn’t a reality for most people today. But if you do find yourself in a tough spot
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Investing can be a great way to grow your money and secure your financial future. Unfortunately, many people make bad investments or fall victim to financial fraud. If you keep a few general rules in mind, you can invest safely and effectively. 1. Safely Investing is a Long-Term Endeavor – Turning a quick profit in financial markets
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