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magicJack: Affordable VoIP Service Review - Save Money on Phone Bills
With the continued improvements made in technology, it seems the better something becomes, the more expensive it becomes. Rightfully so. I suppose as it takes millions of dollars in research and trial
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SWOT Analysis for Personal Finance: Identify Strengths & Weaknesses
One of the best ways to get a good idea of where you stand (in just about anything) is to run a SWOT Analysis. A SWOT Analysis is a strategic management tool that is often used in business to analyze
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Best Money Management Tools & Services: A Real-World Guide
What are the best financial software programs, banking and investment accounts, products, and services? That is a tough question to answer. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to personal finance;
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Our Daily Money Management Strategies: A Personal Finance Peek
I’ve said it before and I will say it again – there is no one-size-fits-all approach to money management. That is why I wrote this series to give readers a “peek under the hood”
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Net Worth Statement: Understand Your Financial Health
Do you know your net worth? Your net worth statement is a snapshot of your financial health. Like a company balance sheet, a net worth statement lists all your assets and liabilities, giving you a sin
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Create a Personal Cash Flow Statement: A Step-by-Step Guide
There are many ways to measure your financial health. The measurement that probably gets the most attention from personal finance books and news outlets is the personal balance sheet, or net worth sta
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Mortgage Assistance: Options for Homeowners Facing Financial Hardship
In an earlier post we addressed the moral obligations of making your mortgage payments and not walking away from a home when you can afford the monthly payments. But there are also people out there wh
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Comprehensive Home Inventory Guide: Protect Your Possessions & Insurance
Do you have enough homeowner’s insurance? Everyone has some possessions they consider irreplaceable – be it family heirlooms or photographs, jewelry, memorabilia, financial documents, and
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Secure Storage Solutions: Safety Deposit Boxes & Fireproof Safes
You’ve all seen the movie – the hero walks into a bank and requests to access a safety deposit box. The bankers hand him a box and close the door. The camera zooms in on the lid as he slow
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Finding the Right Lawyer: A Comprehensive Guide
Chances are, you will need a lawyer at some point in your life. It could be something as minor as representing you in court for a traffic ticket or you may need a lawyer for something major, such as r
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Financial Literacy for Kids: Building Healthy Money Habits Early
I have long advocated having financial conversations with your kids. It’s important to give your kids an idea of how to appropriately manage money, and talk to them about how you handle your fin
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Reusable Filters: Reduce Costs & Environmental Impact
Today is the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. Being aware of how you use your resources is important, not just for saving the earth and resources, but for saving you money. The good news is that many &#
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Expert Guide to Buying Car Tires: Safety, Performance & Value
The tires on your car are one of the most important (and under-appreciated) safety features on your vehicle. A good set of tires can not only keep you safe, but also provide a smooth ride, enhance fue
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Renting vs. Buying: 6 Financial Advantages of Renting Your Home
We live in a financial world where renters are looked down upon by their ‘superior’ house-owning friends. They scoff, “You’re throwing your money away.” They brag, “My house is worth $5,000 more than
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IRS Electronic Tax Payments: A Quick Guide for Individuals & Businesses
Federal taxes will be due in a couple months and now is a great time to get started, even though you probably won’t have your paperwork ready since most employers won’t send out W-2s until
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Save on Eyeglasses & Contacts: Smart Online Shopping Strategies
After reflecting at the end of this year, I realized that this had been a good year for my personal finances. I was able to set up an account on Mint.com, I opened a rewards credit card, began automat
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Should You Hire an Accountant? Weighing the Costs & Benefits
I’m a big fan of saving money and doing things myself. But I’m also a fan of maximizing time and resources, and sometimes that means spending money by outsourcing business and personal tas
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Financial Wellness: Applying Health Principles to Personal Finance
Are you financially healthy? Most people have an idea of where they want to be financially. However, the money never seems to be enough and the bills tend to be too much. After struggling with debt
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Financial Inventory: Secure Your Future & Simplify Estate Planning
What happens if you or your spouse were to die or be seriously injured? Would you know how to handle the finances or know where to find all your important documents? Would you have a clear picture of
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10 Practical Ways to Reduce Home Office Expenses
Sometimes after spending the day at the office we come home and spend money on our office like someone else is going to pick up the bill. However, the cost of maintaining a home office will be paid by
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Social Security & COVID-19: 4 Key Considerations for Claiming BenefitsThe COVID-19 crisis has upended so many Americans' lives from a financial standpoint, and that includes older workers who are grappling with unemployment and income loss. If the pandemi...
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Lockbox Limits: How Much Cash Can You Store Legally?Banks allow customers to rent these safe boxes to store valuables, including cash. A lockbox, also known as a safety deposit box or a safe deposit box, is commonly found in banks and other in...
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Understanding Full Health Coverage: What's Included?Health coverage can be difficult to understand. There are so many terms you have to comprehend when talking about medical insurance plans that you may feel like you have to be a doctor to understand i...