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Best Buy Coupons and Promo Codes

by May 3, 2012

Best Buy is one of my all-time favorite stores for electronics, movies and other technology related items. But to be honest, I don’t actually go to the actual store very often anymore because I prefer using coupon codes and buying items from their store online. It saves me money and I don’t have to fight [...]

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I’m Closing My ShareBuilder Account

by May 2, 2012

Several years ago I opened a brokerage account with ShareBuilder because they offered a $50 cash bonus for opening a new account and placing a trade (the bonus is still available for those who are interested). Since I was more or less playing with house money, I decided to roll the dice and I bought [...]

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What is Causing Burnout on Your Job?

by Miranda Marquit May 1, 2012

It is not uncommon to feel a degree of burnout on the job. After awhile, it’s difficult to go in to work day in and day out. Additionally, you might find yourself feeling sluggish, and unmotivated. Feeling burned out happens to all of us sometimes. I work from home, and there are times that I [...]

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Are Credit Card Rewards and Frequent Flyer Miles Taxable?

by April 30, 2012

One of the most popular ways the credit card companies compete with each other is by offering rewards programswith their cards. The card issuers know that people are more likely to be loyal to a company if they have a reason to consistently use the card. This is why there are a seemingly limitless number [...]

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Blue Cash Everyday Card and Preferred Card from American Express

by April 26, 2012

A few months ago, I had to cancel my credit card because I noticed some fraudulent activity on it. That was when I realized I didn’t have a backup card. It was more of an inconvenience than anything, but I recognized the value of having another credit card in reserve. So I researched the best [...]

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Can the US Government Seize Your 401k or IRA?

by April 25, 2012

Last year, the Irish government passed a law which placed a 0.6% levy on assets held in private pensions for each of the next 4 years. The Irish tax on private pensions was made in response to a larger financial crisis and the need to increase government revenues. Ireland isn’t the only country in recent history [...]

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Are More Foreclosures on the Way?

by Miranda Marquit April 24, 2012

Over the past couple of years, it has been possible to find good real estate deals by focusing on foreclosures. Indeed, in some markets it’s more expensive to rent than it is to buy a home. However, the foreclosure situation may be about to get worse. So, if you have been thinking that you have [...]

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