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Ten Things To Do With Your Finances Before Year-End

October 13, 2014

Some important year-end financial tasks.need to be addressed by December 31, and others should be made part of an annual financial review. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

Check Out The New Smartwatch That Promises To Rescue Your Finances

October 6, 2014

More than two-thirds of Americans freely admit they don’t even bother with a budget despite the fact that one-third agree that their biggest financial worry is having enough money to cover their bills each month. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

You’re ‘Not’ Making These 5 Tax Mistakes, Are You?

September 30, 2014

If you're like most people, you're making at least five mistakes that are fixable as long as you take immediate action to save on your taxes. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

Tax Moves To Consider, From Trusts To Estate-Tax Exemption

September 22, 2014

There are many tax issues worth considering and to start thinking about now. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

Top Receipts To Keep In Your Files

September 16, 2014

Put a little work into cataloging your receipts and you might discover that you’re putting a substantial amount of money back into your pocket. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

Top 10 Financial Habits Of Warren Buffett

September 8, 2014

Warren Buffett is one of the greatest investors of our time and the quintessential self-made man, known as much for his philanthropic efforts as for his immense wealth. So how did he get so wealthy? CLICK ON THE HEADLINE TO FIND OUT

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