I have a business and offer writing services so, on occasion, I have been asked to write business plans. Those making such requests are generally very eager, convinced of their
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Tweens and teens race into biological adulthood all on their own, but they won't advance to financial adulthood without some parental guidance. Here's what to teach.
Young investors need strong investment returns that exceed the rate of inflation in order to avoid working in later years. Is real estate a good investment option?
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Why Savings Account Interest Rates Are So Low
Five or six years ago it was easy to find a savings account that paid 4% or 5%. Today, 1% or less is the norm. What happened?
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The gap between making and consuming keeps widening, but making more of what you consume can lead to a richer life.
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Ask the Readers: How Do You Stay On Budget During the Holidays?
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Looking On The Bright Side: How to Find A Silver Lining In The Current Financial Crisis
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The biggest obstacle standing between you and your first million? Well, it's probably your bad decisions. Learn what to do different.
Investing Advice by the Decade: Ages 11-20
Tweens and teens race into biological adulthood all on their own, but they won't advance to financial adulthood without some parental guidance. Here's what to teach.
Is Real Estate a Good Investment?
Young investors need strong investment returns that exceed the rate of inflation in order to avoid working in later years. Is real estate a good investment option?
6 Smart Ways to Help Your Appliances Retain Their Value
Keeping household appliances spick, span, and humming like brand-new and they'll keep their worth for years to come.
8 Money Moves to Make the Moment You Get a Promotion
A promotion isn't an invitation to launch a spending spree. Make these smart, responsible money moves instead.
The 5 Best Paper Shredders
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