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Harsh Lessons Kids are Learning about Home Business

In general, encouraging a child to have a home business can be a good way to teach positive lessons about money. However, as some kids in my neighbor[...] read more »
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Social Media Tools the IRS Uses Help You with Your Taxes

The IRS does recognize that many taxpayers use social media regularly. As a result, you can get helpful tips year-round by taking advantage of the so[...] read more »
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5 Tips for Hiring a General Contractor

Whether you are building, remodeling, or just doing a few home improvements, it can help to hire a general contractor. However, you do need to be car[...] read more »
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What is Contrarian Investing?

One of the terms that you might have come across as an investor is contrarian. In some cases, the savvy contrarian investor can make money by engagin[...] read more »
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Is Prepaid Debit a Good Idea?

In recent months, there has been a lot of discussion about prepaid debit cards. It seems like prepaid debit is everywhere. But what is prepaid debit?[...] read more »
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TD Ameritrade Review: Highly Rated Discount Brokerage

One discount brokerage that stands out among the pack, even with all the other great brokerages out there, is TD Ameritrade . They have great tools, [...] read more »
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7 Roth IRA Mistakes To Avoid

Investing in a Roth IRA isn't rocket science, but investors from all walks of life tend to encounter the same potential pitfalls over and over. Here[...] read more »
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Best Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Paying credit card interest can hinder your efforts to become debt free. Here are some of the best balance transfer credit cards on the market: read more »
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FIT and MicroFIT Renewed

The Ontario government has finally released the long-awaited review of the feed-in tariff program (FIT and MicroFIT). The program has been renewed, [...] read more »
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Marrying For Money and Earning Potential

Many people jump on the idea of marrying for money, or the earning potential of a partner, despite how many relationships run into trouble because of[...] read more »
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Don’t Lie On Your Resume!

You might be tempted to give your resume a boost. Instead of lying, here are resume tips that can help your resume stand out without any extra flair. read more »
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The Importance of Negotiating the Perfect Relocation Package

Even with your company’s help, moving is an expensive proposition. To protect your income and savings, you’ll want to negotiate a relocation package [...] read more »
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Three ways to buy bonds

What is the best way to buy bonds? There is no perfect answer to this question. Let’s walk through some different options with these ways to buy bond[...] read more »
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Should You Charge Your Boomerang Kids Rent?

It's no longer a given that kids will move out on their own when college ends. In fact there's a term for this group - Boomerang Kids. Should you c[...] read more »
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Is a Child's Gift Registry a Good Idea?

Retailers are getting better at helping people shop, aren't they? One great example is a child's gift registry for their birthday. But is it really[...] read more »
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