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How to Get Started Investing in Mutual Funds
Maybe you’ve finally made the decision to invest in mutual funds. Good choice. They can be an efficient and cost effective way for most folks to grow their portfolios over the l... ...read more
How to Survive a Tax Audit
You managed to meet the tax deadline, but you may not be finished with Uncle Sam. Though it’s pretty rare, you never know when you might be called on the carpet and get audited.... ...read moreHow to Negotiate Your Salary
As the job market is beginning to show signs of life, a unique phenomenon is happening and if you jump on the bandwagon it could cost you. “As people... ...read moreHow to Decide Whether to Pay Off the Mortgage Early
With home prices stagnant, paying off a mortgage early might seem like a smart way to reduce debt, but like always, one size doesn’t fit all. The strategy may not be... ...read moreHow to take advantage of health insurance expenses
As you’re preparing for tax season, all that ails you could actually work in your favor. “Don’t overlook health insurance expenses when preparing your 2010 fed... ...read moreHow to Cash in on Your Vacation Home
While the recession may be over, recovery has been slow and for many, money is still hard to come by. You might be tempted to sell your beach house or mountain cabi... ...read moreHow to Get a Jump on Next Year’s Taxes
You probably haven’t even filed your tax return for 2010, but it’s not too early to start thinking about your 2011 return. Here’s what you need to know. ...read moreHow to Get Your House Ready for the Spring Home Hunt
With some signs of a thawing recession, folks may be in the mood to move, to go ahead and pursue that first home or trade up. If you’ve been waiting for the anemic... ...read moreHow to Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions
Every year most of us resolve to improve our lives. But now that it’s nearly mid-January those grand promises have faded like the New Year’s Eve hangover. Eleanor Blayney, a cer... ...read moreHow to Find Financial Success in 2011
It’s that time again. You reflect on the past year, look at what went right and what didn’t, and vow to do better in the year ahead. Perhaps the 12-step formula fro... ...read moreFollow Us
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