December 2011

4 Ways to Save on Taxes with Mutual Funds

by Glen Craig

We normally think of mutual funds as investment vehicles—which they are—but they can also offer valuable ways to save money on income taxes this spring and beyond. There are steps you can take with mutual funds right now that can lower your tax liability either for the 2011 tax year or, failing that, for 2012. [...]

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Are You Making These Mistakes With Your Side Business?

by Guest

The beauty of the blogging community, the different inspiring individuals on Twitter, and the many forums out there is that you get to communicate with many like-minded folks. I love chatting with other ambitious colleagues because we get to help each other, share feedback, and think of ideas that one person alone could never come [...]

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Stay on Top of Credit Card Payments – How to Make Sure You Pay Your Credit Card on Time

by Glen Craig

If you’ve ever owned a credit card, and most people have at one point or another in their lives, they can be both a blessing and a curse. If you are like me, you can probably recall that awful sinking feeling in the pit of your stomach when you receive your statement in the mail.  [...]

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The Art of Getting Rid of Unwanted Gifts

by Melissa

Unfortunately, it happens almost every year — well meaning friends and relatives give you Holiday gifts that you have no need or desire for.  Of course, when you open the presents, you pretend to be delighted with the gift, but secretly you may be wondering what to do with the additional clutter.  Unless you have [...]

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Investment Losses? Harvest them for a Tax Deduction

by Miranda

No one likes to lose money on their investments. However, in some cases, it is unavoidable.  If you are looking at some investment losers, though, you might consider how you can use them to your advantage. Tax harvesting your losses allows you to get a deduction when you sell for less than you bought for. [...]

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Happy Holidays 2011 and Links

by Kevin Mulligan

We’re back to that magical time of year when we see family we haven’t seen in months, we crash through the doors at the local mall in a buying frenzy, and we eat to our heart’s content in big meals with friends and family. It’s the holidays, and they’ve somehow snuck up on us once [...]

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What Are the Best Ways to Invest in Mutual Funds?

by Glen Craig

Most of us have a pretty good idea what mutual funds are about, so maybe the more relevant question is, what are the best ways to invest in mutual funds? There are different ways to own them, different times and methods to invest, and even other assets we might like to hold in addition to [...]

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How to Find the Best Financial Planner – 10 Qualities to Look For

by Guest

We all know how important planning our finances is. It’s just not enough to obtain money and put it away in the bank while it earns minimal interest. Investing is the smart way of making your money earn more money for you, but most people just don’t have the time to learn about all the [...]

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Groupon Old Navy National Deal

by Glen Craig

Deals sites are pretty popular these days and leading the pack is Groupon. I’ve reviewed Groupon and written about their deals before.  This is a nice one that hits just in time for last-minute holiday shopping (or post-holiday shopping where you can usually find some great deals). Here’s the current deal: Old Navy

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What Would You Do If Your Spouse Died?

by Miranda

There are few things in life as traumatizing as the death of a spouse. Whether your spouse passes suddenly, in an accident, or suffers from a long-standing illness, it’s hard to face life without your companion and partner. And one of the most difficult things to work through is the money. When you lose a [...]

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