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<title>Cash Back From a Debit Card? Check Out Perkstreet Financial's Checking Account</title>
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<description><![CDATA[PerkStreet Financial's online checking account offers all of the features and options that other online banks offer, along with the ability to offer cash back from purchases made with your debit card. If you don't like credit cards or writing checks, you can now get rewarded for the purchases that you make.]]></description>
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<title>Money Management For The Whole Family</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:14:04 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In today's economy, it is easy for debts to get out of hand. More people are using credit, not for luxury items, but to cover essential living expenses. Even the most financially stable can't fight off the threat of bankruptcy if a job is lost or family crisis hits. Luckily, there are ways to reduce your family's chances of experiencing financial hardships and ending up in the red.]]></description>
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<title>Professional Wealth Management</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:14:45 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What is professional wealth management? Wealth management is a form of investment advisory which aims to combine services such as financial planning, investment portfolio management and additional financial services to develop a clear plan allowing individuals to manage their money more effectively. Wealth management consultants can also become independent certified financial planners, chartered wealth managers or any form of credential professional money manager who aim to increase the wealth of longterm investors.]]></description>
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<title>Understanding The Difference Between Rich and Wealthy</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:07:33 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Riches and rich people have always fascinated human kind. The people who can buy whatever they want without worrying about affording it or not needing to cut out something from their shopping list because they cannot afford all they want. They can buy the best items and also have money to pay premiums to get hold of products that are in short supply.]]></description>
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<title>It's Payday!</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:27:39 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ever wondered what to do with your money on payday? Let this article guide you.]]></description>
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<title>Pre-Deployment Financial Considerations for Military Duty</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:13:57 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[While going through a pre-deployment checklist, money concerns are on the top of the list of the many things service men and women have to think about and organize. You want to make sure that your compensation for serving our country is handled correctly so that the money can make your life easier when you return.]]></description>
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<title>Never Put Your Money in a Unit Trust</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:26:07 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Most savers have some of their money in unit trusts (called mutual funds in the US). But are we getting value for money from our unit trust managers? Or are they just skimming off hundreds of millions in fees while failing to provide any reasonable growth for savers?]]></description>
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<title>Beware Free 'How To Get Rich' Seminars</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:31:42 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In the US and Britain hundreds of thousands of people every year attend free seminars on how to get rich by investing, or trading in shares, or foreign exchange or building a property empire. But who is really getting rich? The people attending the seminars? Or the supposed "financial experts" giving the seminars?]]></description>
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<title>Why You Should Never Trust a Financial Journalist</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:29:46 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The press and TV are full of financial journalists all eager to tell us how to grow our savings. But can we really trust what they write and say? Probably not.]]></description>
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<title>Beware of These Bank Rip-Offs (1)</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:28:03 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Banks and financial advisers have many ways of taking our money. In a series of articles, author David Craig warns of some of the banks' and financial advisers' worst ways of ripping off their customers.]]></description>
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<title>Clean Up Your Credit Score</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:50:47 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Get a free credit report. You can receive a free credit report one every 12 months.]]></description>
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<title>Financial Ombudsman Service and Debt Management Plan Complaints</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:42:01 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[FOS (the Financial Ombudsman Service) works behind the scenes to help companies working in the financial services industry avoid the generation of complaints in the first instance. As well as touring the country to meet businesses face-to-face, they issue a newsletter which includes statistics on complaints and trends. It also provides examples of cases they have resolved, either in favour of the complainant or the company which was being complained about. The most recent issue focused on debt in general and included two examples of debt management plan complaints that had landed on their desks.]]></description>
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<title>Why Coupons, Online Promo Codes, and Extreme Couponing Are Doomed</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:37:35 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Coupon codes and promo codes allow online shoppers to obtain discounts that they normally wouldn't when purchasing an item. Extreme couponing allows carts full of products to go out the door for pennies. In this depressed economy, people all over want to know "how to coupon?" All these discounts and in fact the entire method of coupon shopping, is doomed. Why are coupons doomed? There are a number of reasons to support the doom of both printed coupons and electronic coupon codes. New technology is a prime reason. Limiting fraud is another. Finally, new forms of advertising and discounting will combine to form a new method of shopping.]]></description>
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<title>A Can of Cat Food With Every 401(K)</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:36:37 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What does a study in hand washing have to do with your retirement plan? On a regular basis I see very smart, educated people try to handle their own finances. And yet those same people, with some knowledge of finance, make bad decisions.]]></description>
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<title>A Strong Foundation</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:35:01 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Securing your kid's financial future is a goal you can ill-afford to put on the back burner. In the last few articles of this series, we have seen how mutual funds (MFs) can facilitate the achievement of long-term financial objectives, such as that of buying a house.]]></description>
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<title>10 Ways to Make More Money</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:12:55 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Given the current state of our economy, it's no surprise that people are looking for ways to make more money. Whether they have a family to support or bills to pay, money is their common need. People become overwhelmed in trying to find different ways to make more money. Luckily, there are several different ways people can make more money during their time of need.]]></description>
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<title>Revisiting a Reliable Valuation Metric</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:59:18 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Most of my listeners have been buying and selling stocks for many years now. And while each of you may have your preferred techniques to make buying and selling decisions, I like from time to time, to share some of my insights on the most important factors I consider when valuing a stock for purchase.]]></description>
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<title>How to Talk to Your Spouse or Partner About Finances</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:05:39 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It's vitally important to have personal finance discussions with your spouse or partner. Understanding how to speak about money, in a helpful and worthwhile way, can create the best foundation for both your relationship as well as your financial well-being.]]></description>
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<title>Be Self-Empowered In 2012!</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:44:21 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What do we mean by the age of consumerism, and did that end with the recent recession? Now that the recession hit hard, what do we do about it?]]></description>
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<title>A Primer on the Federal Work-Study (FWS) Program</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:56:05 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Success comes to those who strive hard for it. This is a fundamental promise of education, but can be much more difficult to obtain when you do not have the money to finance your own schooling.]]></description>
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<title>Get Started With Smart Investing</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:55:11 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are many ways to invest smartly for the future. Learn exactly what you should do and what to avoid for the best investment decisions.]]></description>
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<title>Stocks Rise Against All Odds - The Market Loves That Wall of Worry</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:54:17 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The market is steam rolling forward against all odds climbing that wall of worry. Few thought it was possible, which of course is why it's happening.]]></description>
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<title>Significance of Forex Signals in Turning Around Profits in the Market</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:29:34 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you want to achieve success in the foreign exchange market, sheer hard work might not be sufficient to sail you through! You must make sure that you have access to the best forex signals to be in the lead all the time.]]></description>
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<title>SIPPS - A Pension Worth Considering</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:20:43 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are plenty of options out there when it comes to retirement planning - but SIPP pensions may be the answer you're looking for. A SIPPS can offer lots more in the way of flexibility, especially when it comes to investments, so it's worth finding out a little more about them.]]></description>
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<title>There Is Only One Government Endorsed Instant Free Credit Report Online</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:17:33 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Instant free credit reports online are scams. That's a pretty strong statement but it is proven. There is only one reliable source recommended by the U.S. Government for a free instant annual credit report. Only one! The others are selling monthly or yearly services in order for you to get your credit report. All charge extra to get your credit score.]]></description>
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<title>Financial Planning Is Not a One-Time Exercise - Regularly Review Your Plan</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:54:07 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You might ask "Why should I review my plan annually when everything is going to remain the same in coming year? I will not change my financial goals, retirement plans etc every year." Well, you might not change your goals, but the economic environment and your personal situation changes constantly and you need to adapt to the changed scenario to make your financial goals a reality.]]></description>
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<title>How to Make Your Financial Plan Successful - Tips and Strategies</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:53:08 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A financial plan is created to help you achieve your financial goals incorporating your cash flow position, your assets and liability scenario and possible contingencies. But, is the formulation of financial plan enough to ensure that you will realize your financial destiny? Not really. You must be aware of the factors that can reduce the possibility of your financial success.]]></description>
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<title>Wolf Checks - Celebrate the Spirit of Wilderness</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:25:22 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Take a look at all the usual checks that people use for several transactions in our everyday life, you will figure out that they look so plain and boring. They do not have anything unique in them and are the same ordinary old fashioned checks.]]></description>
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<title>Understanding Net Worth</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:11:37 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One's value is not dependent on the numb er of cars parked at the garage. Value is beyond tangible things one owns.]]></description>
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<title>Top Ten Financial No-Brainers for Newlyweds</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:02:08 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Congratulations! You just spent the last 13 months on the largest and longest-running shopping spree of your lives-all in preparation for one big day! Now what?]]></description>
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<title>Managing Your Marriage, Mission, and Money</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:42:48 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you are an "average" American couple, you just dropped $27,000 on your wedding, not including your honeymoon, and you have both credit card and student loan debt, but you did not spend one minute on personal financial planning prior to the big day. Your bouquet is drying in garage; your ring is a bit less shiny; and your wedding album has found its home on your coffee table. So what's next?]]></description>
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<title>Why Bigger Is Not Always Better in the Inheritance Loan Business</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:17:17 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you have obtained a quote for an inheritance advance/loan, you were probably shocked by the high cost. Big firms have high overhead an they are forced to pass this cost to you. If you are looking for a small advance, go with a small company and save hundreds of dollars! In order to save, you must do your due diligence and call several companies until you get to the lowest price. Like everything, these rates are negotiable... so ask for the best price!]]></description>
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<title>Cash and Investment (Stocks and Shares) ISAs</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:12:20 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[An overview of the difference between Cash and Investment (Stocks and Shares) ISAs, and the different types of investments available in the latter. The article also offers some suggestions of factors to look at when deciding on what type of investment to go for.]]></description>
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<title>Couponing: 10 Tips for Getting Started</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:05:21 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Perhaps you've seen one of those television shows wherein a shopper uses an incredibly large amount of coupons to bring her grocery bill down to just a few dollars and cents at checkout. "If I can do it, anyone can do it!" this person exclaims, and we do want to believe her. Who wouldn't want to save money at the food store?]]></description>
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<title>Regrouping Financially</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:02:12 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I was raised by Grandparents who went through the Great-US Depression in the 1930s. So, I have a unique perspective about finances among my peers. Let me just say it. Getting a rein on our budgets is about common sense, effective stress management, as well as longer-term happiness and wellness. In this economy, we all see the empty houses and rentals/lets as bankruptcies keep climbing. Regrouping financially or setting financial priorities seems to be our elephant in the room. Hands down folks, if we don't talk about this, when we buy on impulse without thought of consequences, well, eventually some bill may come due that we can't pay. With credit-card payments coming due and summer holidays needing deposits soon, let's just open the drapes and doors and air this out.]]></description>
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<title>Is Your House Made of Straw, Sticks or Bricks?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:27:42 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I'd like to discuss one of my favorite financial strategies for protecting your money from market volatility. It draws an analogy from the three houses featured in the story of the 3 Little Pigs.]]></description>
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<title>Overcome Three Money Myths That Keep You Broke</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:16:12 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Old beliefs about money can keep you broke. What were you taught about money can be affected attracting the money and lifestyle you deserve. Upgrade your beliefs about how to generate and use your money, and watch your finances grow!]]></description>
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<title>A Look At Indian Personal Finance and Accounting for Life</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:16:47 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The world today runs on the cogs of money, the centralized resource to obtaining, using and disposing of all the primary and secondary resources. As such, financial management demands the highest attention whether personal or corporate finance, holding the reigns of function at all levels.]]></description>
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<title>Five Core Steps to Manage Personal Tax Planning</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:35:35 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Tax is a common norm that applies to all businessmen and employees. A hassle free procedure is always user-friendly with regard to personal tax planning that starts off with beginning of each financial year. What an individual requires for an easy personal tax planning without missing out any valuable deductions is to follow the five core steps that may help him/her fill his/her own simple tax return or appointing an accountant.]]></description>
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<title>Why Do You Need A Financial Advisor?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:24:46 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The internet is a vast pool of investment tools that are designed to provide investors and traders with simplicity of trading. These tools serve a wide variety of purposes. One of the most important benefits that they provide is that they help you make calculations based on your investment capability and create a plan that will help you leverage your capabilities.]]></description>
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<title>Freebies That You Can Easily Avail</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:36:03 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One of the best things about the Internet is the accessibility of remarkable offers, which allows a person to save money. When we browse the Internet, we will be able to find the most recent and best freebies that we can avail at once.]]></description>
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<title>Self-Directed IRAs - A Retirement Tool, or a Retirement Time Bomb?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:32:38 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A self-directed IRA is similar to a traditional IRA. In a traditional IRA you will invest your money in mutual funds, stocks, bonds, cash or other marketable securities offered by your brokerage firm/financial advisor. In this scenario, some of the due diligence has been done for you to make sure that the investments are generally sound. But the IRS does allow you to invest in other investments like privately held stock, real estate or certain precious metals within a self-directed IRA. "Self-directed" means just that - you are doing the due diligence and making all the decisions, so you really need to understand the rules.]]></description>
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<title>Taking The Series 7 License Exam</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:12:27 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Passing the Series 7 License Exam is a requirement before anyone working in the finance industry can sell or buy securities including stocks, bonds, derivatives and any other investments promoted to the general public. The exam is administered by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and covers a broad range of investments and products. In order to take the exam, generally you must be sponsored by a registered member of FINRA, although in some instances the state can act as your sponsor if you are a Registered Investment Advisor.]]></description>
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<title>An Economic Crisis Often Means A Personal Crisis</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:35:57 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The economic crisis of the U.S. and certain parts of the world - namely Europe - has matured from a preschooler to now entering it's teen years. With 12 years of the economic crisis behind us and more potential ahead, there is less need for predicting the effect, instead focusing on assessing the harm already done. ]]></description>
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<title>Use Annuity Quotes for a Secured Life</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:28:24 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Annuities are important tools for a secured future. Through annuity quotes, it is even easier to choose the most suitable plan that suits one's needs. So research, decide and invest.]]></description>
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<title>Learning How to Invest in Stocks</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:20:28 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The unstable economic scenario has heightened the importance of investment in order to have a secure financial future. By investing your money wisely you can ensure that you do not have to face the wrath of a dwindling economy and suffer any adverse effects.]]></description>
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<title>Trusts and Annuities</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:37:57 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Trusts come in many different forms and are used for many different purposes. Generally, trusts are either revocable or irrevocable, grantor or non-grantor, inter vivos or testamentary, and simple or complex.]]></description>
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<title>Financial Clutter</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:33:37 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Before you conclude that "de-cluttering your life/home/car/finances" is just the latest fad of the day, consider how much is lost by not paying attention to the clutter you may have in your own life. You hear about how "de-cluttering your home" is going to improve your life drastically. There are numerous shows on television dedicated to getting rid of clutter.]]></description>
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<title>Debit Cards or Credit Cards?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:36:19 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You may be under the impression that only credit cards are likely to be infiltrated and it is far safer to use your debit card for all your transactions. Nothing can be further from the truth! Remember that your debit card is tied to your savings account while your credit card is restricted to a credit limit and is money yet to be paid!]]></description>
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<title>Home Inventory - 3 Reasons To Have One Before A Disaster</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:21:39 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Preparing a home inventory before a disaster is a proactive way to protect your finances. Here are three key reasons to create this document.]]></description>
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<title>Why I Love The Prostitute Money Archetype - Did I Just Say That?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:55:41 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Staying in a less than optimal situation because of financial security is a Prostitute characteristic. However, the Prostitute Archetype has its positive qualities as well. It is adept at making hard choices, knows how to make it through hard times and is flexible, resilient and resourceful. The Challenge of the Prostitute is to trust in the divine for support rather than give in to survival fears.]]></description>
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<title>How to Build Wealth in Your 20's - 5 Wealth Building Secrets You Should Know</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:25:34 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In financially unsure times, it pays to think ahead and budget. For many young Americans the economic recession has put a crunch on finances, but it's still possible to build wealth in your 20's. Building wealth is accomplished by being conscious of your finances. What you spend versus what you save is a key measurement, but more importantly, what are you spending your money on? Lasting wealth is built by spending money on investments and limiting frivolous spending. Follow these 5 wealth building secrets while your young and accumulate lasting wealth.]]></description>
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<title>Money and The Blame Game</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:09:27 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When it comes to handling your personal finances, there's really no one to blame when things don't work out the way you anticipated. No, you can't blame your accountant, your tax preparer, you investment banker, or your stock broker. Lots of people refuse to take the blame when it comes to handling their own money. Instead, we look for easy way outs like the person who "owed" you money, or that you lost control of your finances due to unforeseen events, you didn't have a fair shot at something. You don't realize that it's an unhealthy and ever repeating cycle.]]></description>
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<title>The Value of Saving for Your Child's Future in Hard Times?</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2012 15:30:07 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There is a currently a wealth of information and research being released regarding the cost of living and in particular the cost of raising children. It is therefore an opportune time to look at what the latest pieces of research tell us not only about the costs of bringing up children but the value in investing in their future. Almost everybody is feeling the pinch but is it too easy to forget about the longer term?]]></description>
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<title>Saving Money In the United States</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:15:34 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Saving money is what every citizen in America claims to strive for. Our society, in this time of day is beyond bankruptcy. We have dug ourselves in a hole so deep that the walls would be difficult to find just to try and climb out of.]]></description>
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<title>How Can Children Learn Budgeting Basics?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:55:39 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Children should learn how to manage money and this should not be left to destiny or be learnt by trial and error later on in life. With children and more so with teenagers it is never easy to teach, they simply don't want to be taught. However, they should know about money!]]></description>
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<title>Investing Your Child's Money For His Or Her Future</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:28:27 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Start your children out with a small investment account and you can keep them out of the house and start them on toa great financial future. Here's how you can start an account for them and help them learn how to invest for that day they head out on their own.]]></description>
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<title>Students Get the Answer Key to Success in the Real World</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:08:31 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Final exams may be a reflection of how well students paid attention last semester, but in another forty years a savings account collecting compound interest will reflect how well they prepared for life in the real world. Whether they work at a fast food counter or executive at a company both can equally and effortlessly retire at 65 years of age as millionaires if they start the good habit of saving now. It's not how much they make; it's how much they save.]]></description>
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<title>What Is the ISA Allowance?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:33:43 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Investing in an ISA is a way of being able to make tax free investments. The ISA allowance is an amount set each year as the maximum any individual can invest in ISA's that year. This limit is set to prevent people from being able to invest an unlimited amount, and therefore receive an unlimited amount of non-taxable income.]]></description>
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<title>Cutting Household Costs</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:55:05 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Why is it that the months of January and February find many families taking a serious look at their household budget? After pulling your records together to prepare your income taxes, you might be considering questions such as; Are there cheaper options for telephone? Do you really need all those cable channels?]]></description>
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<title>Retirement Expenses Matter, Especially in Mutual Funds</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:35:21 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I saw a cool graphic the other day from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. It showed a gasoline pump broken into pieces to represent where the costs are in a gallon of gas. While 77% of the cost is crude oil itself, the rest were taxes and marketing. It got me thinking about the things we buy without knowing the internal costs, and our assumption that we must be getting the best deal available. Yet tax and marketing expenses are built into everything we do; in some cases we could lower those costs, thus keeping more of our own money.]]></description>
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<title>A Real Life Explanation of the Global Economy</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:28:19 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In basic terms, here's what's happening in Europe, and why we need to be very interested in the situation. Relating this to family, let's say that my son Greg (Greece) has spent all his savings. He also lost his ability to earn an income, but continues to spend as if he's still working.]]></description>
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<title>An Intro to the Moneymaking Laws of the Universe</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:53:15 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When it comes to moneymaking, some rules are truly universal. Let this article teach you the basics of these laws.]]></description>
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<title>How to Choose an Online Bank</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:36:52 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Years ago, finding a legitimate online bank was just about Mission Impossible. Today there are banks that are online only. In addition, some of traditional major banks offer online banking.]]></description>
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<title>5 Myths That Could Derail Your Retirement</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:32:45 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[To plan for retirement requires assumptions. Many people today are using the assumptions their parents and grandparents used. Don't plan for their retirement. Plan for yours by adopting a new retirement mindset that will keep you financially secure.]]></description>
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<title>How To Help Your Children To Save Money</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:30:57 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Babies cry when they need to be fed or changed. It's hard wired for them to react this way. They have no other way to signal that their needs and wants are not being met.]]></description>
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<title>Equity Release Can Be a Good Way of Funding Care Costs</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:14:23 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[For those that need to cover the cost of care in their homes, using the equity in property itself could be a way of raising the funds required. All too often people are hit by care costs but fail to realise that taking some money out of the home without having to sell up is an option.]]></description>
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<title>Dissatisfaction Isn't Stopping Congress</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:02:28 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There's no mistaking the dissatisfaction many Americans are feeling today toward government-managed anything. Much of that discontent stems from the perception that the political establishment in Washington, from the White House on down, is nothing more than a self-serving clique that looks only after its own.]]></description>
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<title>Why You Will Never Get Approved for a Loan in 2012</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 07:41:28 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The financial landscape changed forever in 2008 when the credit crunch kicked in and started to impact everyone's lives. A lack of funding options, a lack of lenders and a much tighter lending criteria for those lenders that did remain in the market made life extremely difficult for people looking for finance, and it's been pretty much the same story since then. Well, the news is, it is about to get much, much harder to borrow money in 2012.]]></description>
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<title>5 Great Tips To Get Your Savings Started</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:23:22 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We all have great dreams and things we really want in life but sometimes it just not easy to get them. We have the best intentions of saving some of our salary each month so that we can get what we want but as you well know the unexpected often pops up to take what little money we might have left at the end of the month. So how do we go about saving and ensure that we stick to it.]]></description>
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<title>If You're Thinking of Your Children's Education You Should Do Your Homework Now!</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:17:58 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You will obviously want to give your children the best possible start in life. That could well mean paying for them to go to a fee-paying school and then on to university or college.]]></description>
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<title>Vital Things To Learn About The Credit Card</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:27:30 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It's true that there are many people today who shun the credit card in their lives. Some who are still facing problems also strive to slowly lessen the use of the plastic.]]></description>
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<title>5 Important Steps to Prosperity</title>
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<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6838296</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:30:40 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[To change your position in life, which includes your financial condition, you have to do two things: Examine your internal environment and take practical steps towards financial security. Here are some suggestions that will be reflected in a a rising net worth.]]></description>
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<title>Winning a National Lottery Is More Costly Than Most People Realize</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:53:12 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Winning a national lottery is something many people dream about. U.S. citizens spend billions of dollars each year buying lottery tickets in hope of striking it rich. Unfortunately, many lottery winners end up broke within a few years because they squander winnings instead of putting their newfound wealth to work.]]></description>
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<title>Best Credit Card Offers: Different for Different People</title>
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<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6830366</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:31:53 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Every individual has his own perception of what is just good and what is best as far as credit cards are concerned. This makes best credit card offers different for different people.]]></description>
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<title>How to Decide Where to Invest</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6838413</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6838413</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:53:03 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Deciding where to invest your hard-earned money can be intimidating. There are many options open to you and picking the right one is an important decision. You need to research what you have available to you and assess your level of risk tolerance.]]></description>
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<title>Single Mom Financial Planning</title>
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<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6834122</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:05:14 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[While many single moms find solace and freedom in single motherhood, we can't ignore that total independence does come with its challenges. One of the biggest obstacles to navigate as a single mom can be financial planning. Everyone wants financial freedom, but to achieve this worthy goal, careful long and short-term planning is essential.]]></description>
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<title>Top Budget and Personal Finance Apps</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6835238</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:31:13 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Let's face it, there are some extreme couponers, thrifters, and smart consumers out there always trying to save money and get the best deals. With budgets that much more tight in these tough economic times, it's okay to get a little help from none other than our smartphone apps. I mean, why not, right?]]></description>
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<title>Fixed Term Annuities - Can You Foresee Your Future?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:34:27 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Fixed Term Annuities launched in the UK five years ago are pretty self-explanatory, they operate like a standard annuity, paying a guaranteed annual income (which could be level or indexed and/or include a spouses pension) in return for a lump sum. However with a fixed term annuity the income is only paid for an agreed fixed term and not for the rest of your life as with a standard annuity.]]></description>
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<title>How to Obtain Personal Checks</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:43:55 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[At some point, your bank-issued checks will run out. Of course, you cannot issue checks if your checkbook is empty. There are several options to refill your checkbook.]]></description>
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<title>What Is A Certified Financial Planner?</title>
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<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6834911</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:23:42 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Many people wonder why anyone would pay money to a financial advisor when so much free financial advice is available in books, internet etc. The prime reasons are accuracy, accountability and customization.]]></description>
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<title>Understanding How Financial Advisors Make Money</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:24:19 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When getting ready to hire a financial advisor it's wise to have a good idea of how you're going to pay those advisors. Not all financial advisory services make their money the same way, and there's no one "best" method of payment appropriate for every organization or individual.]]></description>
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<title>Additional Debit Card Fee - Benefits Versus Consequences</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6826830</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6826830</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:35:34 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Bank of America's expecting that you will just take their proposal of increasing their fee. Quickly, Bank of America's clients will be charged an additional five US dollars for every purchase they make using their debit cards.]]></description>
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<title>Certified Financial Planner Can Help You With Retirement Planning</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6827129</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6827129</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:41:24 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A certified financial planner is a professional who understands in and out of financial market, and can suggest best tactics and planning for achieving your commercial goals. Based on his experience and expertise of the commercial fluctuations, the certified professional can properly analyze and understand your specific requirements related to your financial goals and subsequently provide you the best knowledge and resources to achieve them. If you are looking for a long term plan and strategy for gaining more wealth and growth, then a skilled and experienced professional can provide you the correct guidelines.]]></description>
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<title>4 Ideas for Saving Money at Work</title>
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<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6778748</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:40:10 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In this article, I discuss 4 simple ideas for saving money at work. Don't go to work just to spend all the money your making. Maximize your net profit by reducing the amount of money you spend on the job.]]></description>
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<title>Habits of Money Senders to Pakistan and Their Options</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6813793</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6813793</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:14:22 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are approximately 7 million people of Pakistani descent living around the world. In the US alone there is greater than 700,000. Their levels of employment and education histories vary but their dedication to their family remaining in Pakistan is far from wavering. They send money in a few different ways that will be outlined below.]]></description>
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<title>The Importance of Getting Good Financial Planning Advice</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6831786</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6831786</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:10:09 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you're looking to invest your money into your future, you want to make sure that your financial planning is up to scratch. From savings to shares, to investments and QROPS, you'll need the advice of a qualified professional from the very start!]]></description>
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<title>Can I Get Cash For My Gift Card?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6829053</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6829053</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:47:25 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What are your options in getting as much money as you can out of a gift card that you do not see yourself using? Dig in here and scope out the various options available to you.]]></description>
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<title>Forex - Is It The Right Market For You?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6827819</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6827819</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:53:07 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do you know which markets are "right" for you? This article will help you to understand more about Forex trading and find out whether Forex trading is fitting your goals and needs!]]></description>
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<title>Personal Finance Technology Trends For 2012</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6810430</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6810430</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:39:35 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Hello and here's wishing all of you the best of health, wealth, peace of mind and success with your financial goals in 2012. I thought I'd start the year off with some trends; especially in technology, that might help you better meet your personal financial goals, because there are a host of personal finance services and applications, or apps as they're called, that are going to change the way we Americans invest, bank, track our finances, shop, get coupons and so on.]]></description>
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<title>Proper Personal Financial Management To Help Us Survive</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6825226</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6825226</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:32:27 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Financial management can be day to day management of our finances and not just mumbo jumbo corporate stuff. Learn how financial management education can help you be on your way to financial freedom. Learn also how to get by while you're still not there.]]></description>
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<title>Smartphone Apps That Can Help You Get Your Financial Life in Order in College</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6828240</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6828240</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:04:19 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As a college student, it can seem difficult and overwhelming to get your finances in order. However, there are some great apps that you can download to your smartphone that can help. Many of these are free, while some come with a small cost, but all of them are worth it if you are a college student who is struggling to keep your finances in check.]]></description>
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<title>Bank Accounts For Bankrupt People</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6825800</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6825800</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:19:17 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[No matter the state of the economy, filing for bankruptcy is a process that can result in much anxiety and frustration. If you find you have no other recourse than to do so in order to start over financially, know that you can rise from the ashes and get back on your feet. Recovering from bankruptcy will require vigilance on your part where finances are concerned, so it is important to know where to begin. Having a bank account, obviously, is a good first step.]]></description>
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<title>How to Manage Your Personal Finances Better</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6825654</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6825654</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:02:35 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ever get the impression that you are constantly "tapped out"? You never seem to have enough money to do anything - when friends want to go out you're short on cash, and when it's time to pay the bills you feel as though you have to scrape to put the money together to pay. It's one thing to feel the drain occasionally, but if anxiety over finances has you fretting over bills constantly it's time to step back and think about what you can do to lessen the stress and keep better track of your money.]]></description>
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<title>Tips to Avoid Student Debt</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6790789</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:39:52 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The recent decision to allow Universities to charge up to 9000 a year tuition fees is once again a reminder of how expensive higher education is in England and Wales today (Scotland has a totally different charging regime for its Universities). The result of the above decision is that many students starting University in Autumn 2012 could potentially end up with outstanding debt of up to 36,000 GBP at the end of their degree.]]></description>
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<title>Skull Checks for Those Who Like To Be Trendy</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:01:42 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[People need change in their life style to escape from boredom. That is why fashions keep on changing. Something that is in hot fashion becomes outdated the next year. Skulls were originally worn by skateboarders and those who loved grunge fashion. Then men started to wear t-shirts and jackets with skull patterns. Then some popular designers like Ed Hardy came up with beautiful designs using skulls and skulls are found everywhere.]]></description>
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<title>How To Find And Enjoy Financial Success - Tips</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:29:12 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[How to manage your financial issues successfully is the focus of this article. You will learn how to find and enjoy financial success to grow wealthy.]]></description>
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<title>Balance Transfer Cards: Relief for Customers, Customers for Companies</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:41:58 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The motive behind balance transfer cards is to entice people running high balances to get a new card where they are asked to pay very low interest. But there are some other things behind that. Check this article to find out more.]]></description>
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<title>Taking Control of Your Daily Budget</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:03:03 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When you don't keep track of how much you spend, it's easy to let your daily expenses spiral out of control. Fortunately, there are several easy ways to avoid spending more than you want to on a day-to-day basis.]]></description>
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<title>Invest or Pay Off Debt?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:41:11 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Many people often ask which is the correct course to take: invest my money or pay off my debt. In the end, the answer is really whatever makes you feel comfortable. Your financial situation is yours and yours alone. As a result, you need to do what will make you happiest. This article will break out mathematically (easy math) for you which path you should take if you are still unsure of which direction you should go.]]></description>
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