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Advantages of Direct Stock Purchase Plans

by John Schroeder June 21, 2011

There are a number of different ways to invest in the stock market. Online discount brokers tend to be the most popular choice for buying and selling stock based on convenience and relatively low commissions and fees. Then there are traditional brokerage firms that may charge higher fees but offer more stock market advice. Did [...]

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What to Do When Your Credit Card is Stolen

by June 20, 2011

Last week I was shocked to log into my credit card account and see an $11,000 balance. My wife and I had recently done some furniture shopping and home improvements for our new house, but I know we hadn’t spent that much! It took me about 30 seconds to realize something was very wrong – [...]

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Why You Didn’t Get Called Back for a 2nd Job Interview

by June 13, 2011

Are you wondering why you weren’t been called back for a second job interview, or better yet – offered the position you just interviewed for?  If you didn’t get a call back or a job offer from your interview, chances are you may have committed some of the “things not to do” at a job [...]

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Don’t Make These 3 Common Mortgage Mistakes

by Miranda Marquit June 10, 2011

With a housing market recovery barely a blip on the distant horizon, and with mortgage rates near historic lows, many feel that now is the perfect time to buy. You can get a great deal on a home right now, whether you are buying a newly built home, and existing home, or a foreclosure. However, [...]

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Have a Beautiful Wedding on a Tight Budget

by Emily Guy Birken June 9, 2011

When my husband and I were planning our wedding three years ago, he claimed that we could easily get married for under $2,000. After I got over my fit of laughter, I got online and started showing him the kinds of prices we could expect for our wedding. We ended up having a beautiful wedding [...]

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How to Get a Job Using LinkedIn

by Laura Adams June 8, 2011

Whether you’re job hunting because you’re unemployed or have outgrown your current job, social media is an incredibly powerful tool that can help you dramatically expand your job search. Networking on social media should never replace face-to-face networking efforts–but it’s a way to really increase the number of people who know you’re seriously looking for [...]

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Do You Know How to Say No?

by Miranda Marquit June 7, 2011

One of the most difficult challenges many of us face is saying no. Whether we are saying no to a loved one, or saying no to ourselves, sometimes it can be tough to disappoint someone. However, sometimes it’s necessary to say no. Your finances — and your mental well-being — might depend on your ability [...]

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