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Saving For Retirement And Ensuring Your Economic Future

Saving For Retirement And Ensuring Your Economic Future

There are ways that you can save for retirement without relying upon plans like 401ks, Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs), and Roth IRAs. To be honest, these plans are not a very good deal for most Americans, and they could be ...

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Should You Save Or Pay off Your Debts First?

Should You Save Or Pay off Your Debts First?

Putting off starting a savings program until you pay off your debts is one of the worst financial moves that you can make. Waiting until your debts are paid off to start saving is a good way to ensure that ...

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Stocks Or Bonds – Pros And Cons

Stocks Or Bonds – Pros And Cons

The age-old question of whether one should invest in stocks or bonds is still the most important issue when taking positions in the financial markets. Both stocks and bonds offer investors advantages and disadvantages, and depending on what your outlook ...

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The Cost of Money

The Cost of Money

Since the inception of money, many items have been used as currency, from salt to animal hides, as well as assorted other things such as precious gems. No matter what though, gold and silver have been accepted as legal tender ...

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The Fiscal Cliff: Our Financial Future

The Fiscal Cliff: Our Financial Future

With all of the news coverage about the fiscal cliff, it can be difficult to tell fact from fiction concerning our financial future. Here’s what you need to know. The Status Quo Unfortunately, our representatives have put us in a ...

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Supplementing Your Farm’s Income

Supplementing Your Farm’s Income

While the main purpose of your land probably depends on how much land you have available and what you are particularly talented at cultivating, almost everyone could stand to utilize spare space to bring in some extra income. In such ...

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Uncle Sam’s Retirement Account Stealing Plans Gain Steam

Uncle Sam’s Retirement Account Stealing Plans Gain Steam

Americans have over $3.1 trillion stashed in their 401(k) plans; billions more reside in IRA accounts and other private retirement savings accounts. The government would love to get their hands on that money, and they have a number of perfectly ...

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How to Save Money With E-book Libraries

How to Save Money With E-book Libraries

While nothing will ever replace the printed page, avid readers know that e-books are a fun and convenient alternative. Digital books can also be much cheaper than printed books, cutting the costs of a serious reading habit. To cut the ...

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Financial Consequences of the 2012 Election

Financial Consequences of the 2012 Election

by Mary Holloway The stock market voted Wednesday, and it was not a vote of confidence. The DOW was down 312.95, but the broader S&P 500 was down 33.86, breaking support levels as it plunged. Many investment gurus, such as ...

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Walking in the Shadows of the Fiscal Cliff

Walking in the Shadows of the Fiscal Cliff

Your pocketbook is set to get a lot leaner on January 1. While Congress and the President stay busy electioneering, a whole set of tax cuts, tax breaks, and exemptions are set to expire. Forget about tax cuts for the ...

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