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The recession might be ending soon, depending upon which economists and other financial forecasters you believe.  But, that doesn’t mean that people aren’t still looking to save money.  In fact, if one good thing comes out of this recession it will be that people have been reminded that money isn’t free, credit isn’t always easy to get, and saving for emergencies... Read more→

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If you have money in a 529 plan to save for college, good for you.  529 plans represent one of the best vehicles for educational savings, and with the cost of tuition skyrocketing faster than anyone can keep up with, they also represent the middle class’ only hope of paying for even 1/2 of a college education in the future. When 529 plans were created, lawmakers attempted to correct some of... Read more→

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Save Some Money This Holiday Season Looking for some creative ways to save some money with the economy looking shaky and the holiday shopping season fast approaching?  Here is one way to save some potentially big dough. Microsoft Live Search CashBack Microsoft is literally giving away money to get people to try out its new search engine called Live Search.  You can find it at www.live.com. ... Read more→

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Jul
11

Personal Finance Basics

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A few years ago, I subscribed to Men’s Health magazine.  (I also made the mistake of subscribing to their emails which now come from Rodale and others on a daily basis filled with 3/4 ads for whatever book they are pushing, and 1/4 “tips”.  I’ve tried to unsubscribe to no avail, so now they have a home in my spam list.)  Each month, I would get new workout tips.  A hot... Read more→

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