Archive for the ‘Money & Finance’ Category
Sunday, February 21st, 2010
Now that there are more women in the workplace, in positions of leadership, we can feel hopeful. But it's important to manage our expectations.
By: Ella L. J. Edmondson Bell, Ph.D
It has been widely reported that for the first time in history, women are less ...
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Sunday, February 7th, 2010
Anyone with a decent credit score and good bill-management skills can accelerate the end of their mortgage and other debts.
By: Jordan E. Goodman with Bill Westrom
Pssst -- This is a big secret, but it' s one you are going to be very ...
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Sunday, January 31st, 2010
The temporary credit card works just like your regular card and the merchant will never know that it's not your real card.
By: Natasha Morgan
If you're like most of us, you cringe when you enter your credit card information for online purchases. After all, ...
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Sunday, January 24th, 2010
The legislation that created the new Medicare drug benefit expressly prohibits the federal government from attempting to negotiate lower prices with drug companies.
By: Jim Schlagheck
Americans are deeply unhappy with the country's health care programs and costs. And rightly so. As one author ...
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Sunday, January 17th, 2010
Don’t give or send cash. For security and tax record purposes, contribute by check or credit card. Write the official name of the charity on your check
In the wake of the devastation caused by the earthquake in Haiti, the Federal Trade ...
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Sunday, December 20th, 2009
If you’re like me , you lost a hefty chunk of your savings in the past year and have been too shell-shocked to revisit the scene of the crime.
By: Peter Passell
OK. The financial panic seems to be over. No major investment bank has ...
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Sunday, December 13th, 2009
Fraudulent foreclosure “rescue” professionals use half truths and outright lies to sell services that promise relief and then fail to deliver.
Foreclosure rescue firms use a variety of tactics to find homeowners in distress: Some sift through public foreclosure notices in newspapers and ...
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Sunday, November 15th, 2009
Some medical discount plans claim to provide big discounts for a wide range of services from doctor visits and dental exams to hospital stays and prescription drugs.
Affordable Health Care Plan
Pre-existing conditions? No problem!
No Deductible or Co-pays
Thousands ...
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Sunday, November 1st, 2009
You could leave all those who depend upon you in a scary situation. Without a payout from life insurance your family might have to sell assets just to cover every day bills or taxes.
By: Natasha Morgan
I remember when ...
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Sunday, October 25th, 2009
Pisces bosses are more than capable of guarding the interests of their businesses and employees, bringing profit to all concerned.
By: Gary Goldschneider
ARIES
March 21-April 20
Strengths: Inspiring, Dynamic, Trailblazing
Weaknesses: Unheeding, Stressed, Unaware
Interactive Style: Confrontational, Commanding, Blunt
The Aries Boss
Aries bosses are born leaders, ...
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Sunday, October 18th, 2009
Develop a shopping plan before you go out and make sure that you stick to it. This applies to food as much as clothes or other goods.
It is hard to find a family that has not been affected by the recession. If you ...
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Sunday, October 11th, 2009
Sign up for your employer's retirement savings plan. Over time, compound interest and tax deferrals make a big difference in the amount you will accumulate.
Know Your Retirement Needs
Retirement is expensive. Experts estimate that you'll need about 70 percent of your preretirement income ...
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Sunday, September 13th, 2009
If you're looking for credit, be wary of some 'gold' or 'platinum' card offers promising to get you credit cards or improve your credit rating.
While sounding like general-purpose credit cards, some 'gold' or 'platinum' cards permit you to buy merchandise only from specialized ...
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Monday, August 17th, 2009
With cash value insurance policies, your premium goes toward a death benefit, a cash value account and management fees. Therefore, you can expect to pay substantially higher premiums.
By: Natasha Morgan
The decision whether to buy a life insurance policy depends on ...
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Sunday, August 16th, 2009
You could start in an apartment-type unit that includes a kitchen and bath; then if needed, move to an area of the home that houses medical staff and equipment.
By: Natasha Morgan
If you’re considering a retirement home for yourself or your ...
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