Reasons I Am Looking to Buy
The lease is up on my apartment in April, and I have spent time over the last couple of months looking at buying a home.
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Grow Your Weath
Increase your savings through smart money management, automated savings and investments, and solid retirement planning.
Daily Money Saving Tip
I am on an unpaid leave of absence due to the birth of my daughter last spring. I was given a very generous leave of absence (14 months!). I am using this as a trial run to see if we can live without my salary so that I may stay home when my kids are little. As a result, I have to question every single purchase every day.
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Never Trade with Regrets
Investing psychology is a fascinating topic. In a portfolio management class in the past, we learned that psychology is one of the biggest reasons for increased investment losses. Investors are often apprehensive when it comes to selling a stock for a loss, as it might come back. They are also afraid to sell when the
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Accounting for Stock Sales: New Rules to Confuse
The IRS has made some changes to the rules for capital gains taxes on the sale of investments. The terms FIFO and LIFO might confuse you, but luckily you have me to explain them to you.
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Important Interest Rates That Impact You
If you are getting a loan, or have a credit card, or have money in a bank account, or partake in any number of other financial activities, you have seen the term interest rate thrown around. Interest rates are one of the most important financial concepts, and understanding where they come from is important to your financial future.
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When I Feel Frustrated – How to Deal
Like all of you, I sometimes feel frustrated with my financial progress. We read big numbers about compound interest, saving, investing, and having a better future. Some days, however, we look at our accounts and feel like we are not making progress. I have a few methods to overcome financial frustration that I want to share with you.
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