Personal Finance
Knowing Your Needs: Whole Life Insurance VS Term Based Policies
By Jess Wagner The most important thing is family for many and we all want out loved ones to be taken care of in the event that something were to happen to us. With the rising costs of living, mortgages, and so many people forced to live on fixed incomes, it’s only natural to take [...]
Continue reading...Is There Cash in Your Trash?
19 May 2011 – 6:49 pm PDT
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If you are like me, you are always getting rid of stuff. Maybe you are in the process of moving, relocating, or simply doing some spring cleaning. Or maybe you are just clearing some much-needed space in your house. Whatever the reason, it always gives me a sense of relief and accomplishment to fill up [...]
Continue reading...The Importance of Meeting New People
19 May 2011 – 4:06 am PDT
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“You meet people who forget you. You forget people you meet. But sometimes you meet those people you can’t forget. Those are your friends.” -Unknown author. Are you a homebody? Do you enjoy getting out and meeting new people? Do you avoid social events? Are you a social butterfly? These are all important questions to [...]
Continue reading...What Should You Invest in If You are Afraid to Invest in Stocks?
18 May 2011 – 8:24 am PDT
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Beyond Buy-and-Hold #37 By Rob Bennett Lots of people are becoming skeptical of claims that stocks are always the best asset class. These people are open to my message to the extent that they view it as an anti-stock message. But they often lose interest when it comes time to settle on an asset class [...]
Continue reading...Should HMRC’s right to make random inspections be abolished?
18 May 2011 – 6:35 am PDT
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The legitimacy of HMRC’s powers were called into question last night during the annual CTA Address, given by the Rt Hon Sir Paul Kennedy, Interception of Communications Commissioner. Speaking on the subject of ‘Powers…Between Citizen and State’ he suggested that the professional bodies campaign for the abolition of HMRC’s right to make random inspections. He [...]
Continue reading...In 5 years From Now, My Online Company Will…
18 May 2011 – 6:11 am PDT
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When I was a teenager, I remember that I was pretty close to one of my uncles (my aunt’s boyfriend and now husband). To be honest, I was close to this guy since I was 8 and still am. But back when I was 16, he started something very interesting with me. Each time I [...]
Continue reading...The Financial Blogger Conference
17 May 2011 – 11:07 pm PDT
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It took me a while (there were some negotiations involved with my wife ) but I can now confirm that both my partner and I will attend The Financial Blogger Conference in Chicago this October. For the record, it’s now my conference (mind you, I thought of charging Phil Taylor from PT Money, the creator [...]
Continue reading...Buying a New Home vs an Existing Home
17 May 2011 – 11:04 pm PDT
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By Kevin M As of this week I’ve been officially welcomed into the ranks of the staff writers over at Lending Tree! With Lending Tree’s focus on lending and real estate, and my background in mortgages, the arrangement is a natural fit. For my first two posts, there’s a two part debate on the advantages [...]
Continue reading...Are stamp duty avoidance schemes worth the money?
16 May 2011 – 2:13 am PDT
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I was intrigued by a response to one of the Questions of Money items in the Times on Saturday. I had asked a similar question of a top stamp duty tax lawyer during the week. The questioner in The Times noted that he was: “looking to buy a two-bedroom flat in London and was contacted [...]
Continue reading...4 Definitions Learned From The Panda Update
16 May 2011 – 1:49 am PDT
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Today I wanted to share my experience regarding the huge Google update to its algorithm called the Panda Update. The Panda Update was a “remodelling†of the Google algorithm used to determine website rankings in their search engine. Since the Google search engine is the most used by far, any changes to how it determines [...]
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20 May 2011 – 11:57 am PDT
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