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From Yielding Wealth - view blog entries - visit this blogJuly 4, 2008 at 10:36 am ET
Sharing the Star Spangled Banner with you on this U.S. Independence Day.
Tags: Happy 4th of July, Star Spangled Banner, US Independence Day, yielding wealthShare This ... ( more)
From Yielding Wealth - view blog entries - visit this blogJuly 3, 2008 at 2:23 pm ET
Yesterday, I wrote about the importance of having life insurance. And, probably, many of us have life insurance. But how many of us have thought about disability insurance?
I have from time to time, but I ... ( more)
From Yielding Wealth - view blog entries - visit this blogJuly 2, 2008 at 1:40 pm ET
When engaging in financial planning, it is important to remember the life insurance. And, the earlier you get it, the less expensive it is. So, if you are young — and even if you are ... ( more)
From Yielding Wealth - view blog entries - visit this blogJuly 1, 2008 at 4:46 pm ET
I came across this, and thought it particularly relevant these days, since we might be facing a recession.
Former President Ronald Reagan:
“Recession is when a neighbour loses his job. Depression is when you lose yours.”
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From Yielding Wealth - view blog entries - visit this blogJuly 1, 2008 at 3:01 pm ET
A couple of years ago, when we were worried that gas might (gasp!) reach more than $2.50 a gallon, there was talk about prepaying for gas through a card, or for buying gas through such ... ( more)
From Yielding Wealth - view blog entries - visit this blogJune 30, 2008 at 3:38 pm ET
One of the questions I am occasionally asked goes something like this:
“How can I get some fast cash?”
For most people, the answers are less than pleasant. Shannon Christman at SavingAdvice.com offers these things you can ... ( more)
From Yielding Wealth - view blog entries - visit this blogJune 27, 2008 at 4:24 pm ET
If you got your hands on a $100 bill, what would you do with it? Before you save it, invest it or spend it, here’s an idea: play with it a little.
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From Yielding Wealth - view blog entries - visit this blogJune 27, 2008 at 12:21 pm ET
This week’s B5 Media Business Channel Fun Friday Post has this theme:
Your business epiphany: What one moment influenced your career or business more than any other?
I can come up with this one rather easily. Instead ... ( more)
From Yielding Wealth - view blog entries - visit this blogJune 26, 2008 at 9:23 am ET
One of the things to remember when you are saving for retirement is that once you reach age 70.5, you are required to take required minimum distributions (RMDs) each year from your retirement account.
Even if ... ( more)
From Yielding Wealth - view blog entries - visit this blogJune 25, 2008 at 9:30 am ET
This is a guest post from Monneypenny over at Digital Money World. She’s helping out while I’m out of town. One less pre-post to worry about :) Head over and give her some love.
This year ... ( more)
From Yielding Wealth - view blog entries - visit this blogJune 24, 2008 at 9:35 am ET
One of the best ways to save money is to cut out unnecessary items. Indeed, Blueprint for Financial Prosperity points out that you don’t need to wait for a presidential candidate to promise you a ... ( more)
From Yielding Wealth - view blog entries - visit this blogJune 23, 2008 at 7:58 pm ET
Our channel editor, Kelly, has a great list of the highlights from Friday’s B5 Blog Off.
Enjoy!
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From Yielding Wealth - view blog entries - visit this blogJune 23, 2008 at 5:39 am ET
Today’s B5 Business Channel Theme Day is “New Beginnings in a Challenging Economy.”
As the economy gets a little more challenging, it is time to rethink the way you do things, and to make a new ... ( more)
From Yielding Wealth - view blog entries - visit this blogJune 21, 2008 at 9:42 am ET
In addition to a great tongue-in-cheek personal finance tip (#3: Don’t Let Congress Be Your Example from Miki Saxon), I got some good comments on some of my Blog Off posts. I offer the highlights.
Sean ... ( more)
From Yielding Wealth - view blog entries - visit this blogJune 20, 2008 at 11:01 pm ET
With all this focus on personal finances, and saving money, you need to also keep in mind that healthy finances include:
Enjoying your money.
But this should be done in a responsible and goal-oriented way. My husband ... ( more)
From Yielding Wealth - view blog entries - visit this blogJune 20, 2008 at 10:01 pm ET
A budget mentality is a nice tool when you are starting out with money management. But eventually, you need to:
Develop a net worth mentality.
This is about the long term, and looking at the big picture ... ( more)
From Yielding Wealth - view blog entries - visit this blogJune 20, 2008 at 9:01 pm ET
Honesty is an important trait, so:
Be honest about your personal finances.
This includes being honest with yourself and honest with your partner. Everyone doesn’t have to know your money business, but your partner should know about ... ( more)
From Yielding Wealth - view blog entries - visit this blogJune 20, 2008 at 8:01 pm ET
Knowledge is power.
Learn about taxes.
You need to learn about how to keep more of your money — and the tax consequences of your personal financial decisions. From what kind of business to form to how ... ( more)
From Yielding Wealth - view blog entries - visit this blogJune 20, 2008 at 7:01 pm ET
Earlier in today’s Blog Off, I mentioned investing as a personal finance tip. This one is related to it:
Diversify your investments.
You don’t want all your eggs in one basket. Indeed, it is very important for ... ( more)
From Yielding Wealth - view blog entries - visit this blogJune 20, 2008 at 6:01 pm ET
Because a good credit score can save you thousands in interest charges and affect a variety of aspects of your personal finances, it is important to:
Improve your credit score.
You can get an idea of your ... ( more)
From Yielding Wealth - view blog entries - visit this blogJune 20, 2008 at 5:01 pm ET
Your credit history is important. That’s why the 18th tip is to:
Regularly check your credit report.
Look for inaccuracies and take the steps to fix mistakes on your credit report. You are entitled to a free ... ( more)
From Yielding Wealth - view blog entries - visit this blogJune 20, 2008 at 4:01 pm ET
Sometimes, for some of the larger expenses, debt is necessary. When you do borrow, remember to:
Shop around for the best interest rates on loans.
Whether it’s a mortgage, car loan or even an education loan, shop ... ( more)
From Yielding Wealth - view blog entries - visit this blogJune 20, 2008 at 3:01 pm ET
The last personal finance tip was about buying a home. And when you do buy that home, the best thing to do is to:
Get a traditional mortgage.
The subprime mortgage crash has taught many of us ... ( more)
From Yielding Wealth - view blog entries - visit this blogJune 20, 2008 at 2:01 pm ET
Your most valuable asset is probably your home. But can you afford it?
Buy a home you can afford.
Just because you can get approved for a big loan, doesn’t mean that it is a good idea. ... ( more)
From Yielding Wealth - view blog entries - visit this blogJune 20, 2008 at 1:01 pm ET
It may seem strange that this next is a personal finance tip, but it is:
Help others.
Interestingly, many personal finance experts agree that in order to make money, you have to give some of it away. ... ( more)
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