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Before You Invest: Considerations Associated with Gold Investing

Posted by Miranda Marquit on Thursday, January 26, 2012

As of this writing, gold futures are very close to $1,700 an ounce. For gold bugs who think that gold can only go up, up, up, it is tempting to run out and invest. However, before you decide that the gold market is your ticket to wealth and happiness, it is important to think about [...]

Business Owner? Do You Have these Types of Insurance?

Posted by Miranda Marquit on Thursday, January 19, 2012

As a business owner, it’s important that you protect your assets as much as possible — and this often means insurance. It’s important to understand what insurance options are available to you, as well as understand the limitations to your personal insurance. This is especially important if you have a home business. Do I Need [...]

Will a Prepaid Debit Card Improve Your Credit Score?

Posted by Miranda Marquit on Thursday, January 12, 2012

There’s a lot of buzz right now about the release of Suze Orman’s Approved Card. This prepaid debit card has a lower monthly fee than most other prepaid debit cards, but it still charges you for accessing your own money, and charges a host of other fees besides. One of the things that does make [...]

Banking in 2012: Looking for the Perks

Posted by Miranda Marquit on Thursday, January 5, 2012

One thing that we discovered in 2011 is that the consumer is alive and kicking. Consumers forced Bank of America and other big financial institutions to roll back plans for a $5 monthly debit card use fees, and they made Bank Transfer Day a big success. Big banks, which received federal aid even while sticking [...]

Should You Do Your Own Taxes?

Posted by Miranda Marquit on Thursday, December 29, 2011

The year is almost over. Tax season is just starting. As you gather your documentation, pull up the IRS web site, and prepare to fill out your tax return, take a few minutes to consider your situation and determine whether or not you might have someone else prepare your tax return. Deciding to Turn Tax [...]

Merry Christmas! 12 Low-Cost Stocking Stuffer Ideas

Posted by Miranda Marquit on Thursday, December 22, 2011

Hopefully, you are preparing for a Merry Christmas! I’m pretty much all done with my Christmas shopping, but there are still a few stock stuffers I need to get. Part of the fun with Christmas is looking in the stocking. There usually isn’t anything fancy in a stocking, but there are usually a few fun [...]

Who’s In Your Career Network?

Posted by Miranda Marquit on Thursday, December 15, 2011

One of the ways that you can improve your career is to use the power of a network. Career networking can provide you with inside information on who’s hiring, and provide you with an “in” when you apply for jobs. The right networking strategy can help you learn about where the jobs are — and [...]

Saving Money: There’s an App For That

Posted by Ramsay on Monday, December 12, 2011

Moms are always looking for ways to save money and I’ll freely admit that it’s become somewhat of an obsession of mine. I’ve cancelled my cable contract, switched to a cheaper cell phone plan and even started clipping coupons. While researching unique ways to pinch pennies, I came across an idea that had never occurred [...]

Billionaire Profile: Bernard Arnault

Posted by Ramsay on Sunday, December 11, 2011

Multi-billionaire, Bernard Arnault is the primary shareholder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of LVMH, Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton. The billionaire is number four on Forbes’ list of billionaires and is France’s richest man. LVMH has a net worth of $41 billion and got its start with Arnault’s 1983 purchase of the French textile firm, Boussac. [...]

Experiences: Interesting Christmas Gifts for Loved Ones

Posted by Miranda Marquit on Thursday, December 8, 2011

I’d rather have experiences than things. I’d rather go out to eat than have a new trinket that sits on the bookshelf gathering dust. I like creating memories more than fingering inanimate objects. As a result, I am more likely to give other people experiences as gifts — which means that I give out a [...]

Open Enrollment: Have You Thought about a High Deductible Plan?

Posted by Miranda Marquit on Thursday, December 1, 2011

For many, it’s open enrollment time. Whether you work for “the man” or work for yourself, this is the time of year that insurance companies allow you to evaluate your plan — and change your coverage. If your health insurance company is offering open enrollment right now, it’s a perfect time to consider high deductible [...]

Happy Thanksgiving: How Gratitude can Improve Your Finances

Posted by moneyrounder on Thursday, November 24, 2011

Today is Thanksgiving in the U.S. Hopefully, you are enjoying this day with your family and possibly your friends. If you can take a few minutes out from contemplating Black Friday deals, now is a great time to express your gratitude — or at least reflect with thankfulness — for all that you have. One [...]

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