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How to Deal with Furloughs During Sequestration

by Miranda Marquit May 13, 2013

Many government employees are facing the challenges associated with the budget sequester. One of those challenges are furloughs. A furlough is an effort to save money by cutting back on employment. Employees might be forced to take time off without pay in cycles, for weeks at a time, or they might have their days cut [...]

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T-Mobile Launches No Contract Unlimited Plan: Is it Right for You?

by Miranda Marquit May 7, 2013

My husband has been using T-Mobile for years. He’s been using the unlimited talk and text on his non-smart cell phone for quite some time, and it’s worked well for us. (I’ve been using a non-smart cell phone with Tracfone for years.) Recently, we decided to upgrade both of our phones to smartphones, and, since [...]

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How to Safely Invest Your Money

by Miranda Marquit April 29, 2013

In increasingly uncertain market conditions, many investors look for safety. Safer investments provide peace of mind, since there is a greater likelihood that your principal will be preserved through tumultuous economic conditions, and you might even earn a little compound interest. However, the flip side is that you often have to deal with lower returns. [...]

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Are Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) Going Away?

by Miranda Marquit April 24, 2013

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), passed in 2010, has brought a number of changes to health care in the last couple of years. While some consumers have seen benefits from the PPACA, there are those who are not quite as fortunate. The biggest issue for some is with regard to Health Savings [...]

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How to Write an Investment Policy Statement

by Miranda Marquit April 15, 2013

One of the cardinal rules of investing is to leave emotion out of it as much as you can. Once you start letting emotion rule your investing decisions, you end up with clouded judgement – and a greater likelihood of losses. In order to reduce the role that emotion plays in your investment decisions, it’s a [...]

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5 Low-Cost Business Ideas You Can Start Today

by Miranda Marquit April 10, 2013

Economic troubles, combined with recent leaps in technology, have provided unprecedented opportunities for entrepreneurs to step out on their own. The idea of owning a business is a powerful one. When you own a business, you have greater control over your income, and the ability to boost your earning power in accordance with your business [...]

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4 Challenges Faced by Solopreneurs Working from Home

by Miranda Marquit April 2, 2013

Most days, my “job” is a dream. I’m a work-from-home, solopreneur, freelance writer, so I get to make my own hours, and even choose my clients. On top of that, there are days that I don’t get dressed until lunch time. However, even though I don’t have to choose between being a stay-at-home mom and [...]

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