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How to Safely Hide Cash in Your Home

by Kevin Mercadante April 17, 2013

There are any number of reasons why you may want to hide cash in your home. Banking developments in Cyprus and in other European countries might make you concerned about potential bank closings, and the need to have at least some cash on hand in the event that were to happen. You may also worry [...]

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How Long Do Negative Items Stay on Credit Reports?

by April 16, 2013

Your credit report and credit score should be a couple of your most prized financial assets. A solid credit history without any negative marks can save you hundreds of thousands of dollars in interest over your lifetime. Likewise, a few negative marks on your report can drop your score which in turn raises the cost [...]

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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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Capital One 360 Review – Online Savings, Checking, and More

by April 13, 2013

If you were formerly a banking customer of ING Direct, then you are probably already aware that ING sold their American banking branch to Capital One back in 2012. The transition happened behind the scenes, for the most part, until recently when Capital One rebranded the bank as Capital One 360 Savings. For most customers, [...]

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What to Do Before Your Last Day of Work

by April 12, 2013

A friend of mine was recently laid off and his entire group was told they were being let go in two days. That’s a tough pill to swallow for anyone, particularly with such short notice. With such a short turnaround before his last day, he was left scrambling to get everything together before his last [...]

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Are Bonds a Good Investment for 2013?

by Kevin Mercadante April 11, 2013

With stocks now in record territory it’s a good time for investors to look to diversify into other asset classes. Bonds are a natural diversification away from stocks, but are bonds one of the good investment choices for 2013? And after decades of strong bond performance, could we even be on the edge of 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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