January 31, 2011
Money
Budgeting
I like to think of myself as a pretty smart guy, but I have to admit that I still do pretty stupid things from time to time. We all do. I also like to think that I live a pretty frugal lifestyle, but I know that, occasionally, money still slips through the cracks. This post is about how we let that money slip through the cracks because of 5 stupid ways we waste money.
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One of the best investments you can get for your family is to have a great home, but of course, acquiring one requires a lot of considerations. You have to think where to get the best deals, get a good house at the right location, but most of all, get a low interest rate mortgage that will allow you to pay them easily within its terms.
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You are reading this page because you want to find more information on how to teach kids about money. You will probably agree with me that these days, schools all around the country and the world have been lacking the commitment or expertise to educate our children. I find this deeply disturbing and want to create a better way for our kids to learn about this.
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Dividends are attractive to many investors, and they are especially useful to people such as retirees who are looking for regular income. Some stocks pay dividends while others do not, and the size of the dividend varies by stock.
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January 22, 2011
Tips
Tips
Depending on where you live in the country, this winter could be a rough one – especially if you heat your house with oil, which estimates say will cost you twice what it did last year. Ouch. So while it is still nice outside and before the first winter storm strikes, here are ten things you should do around your house to keep those heating bills down this winter.
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A typical home-buyer assumes that the purpose of a home inspection is to catch any major structural problems before going through with a purchase. Avoiding a money pit is one reason to hire a home inspector, but savvy home-buyers can get more value than that from the building inspection.
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January 20, 2011
Investing
Investing
Investors today have more investment options than were available to the average investor just a few decades ago. While having multiple options is usually a good thing, too many options can cause system overload and lead many people to avoid making decisions. Investing is a broad topic that often seems intimidating to people who are new to investing. And that is understandable – there are dozens of investment vehicles and thousands of investment options. Before we let analysis paralysis get the best of us, let’s take a look at options for the first time investor.
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January 19, 2011
Investing
Investing
Some of the most active companies traded Wednesday January 19, 2011 on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the TSX Venture Exchange
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The risk of mortgage rates rising to unaffordable levels in the near future is “negligible” and recent measures taken by Ottawa to clamp down on housing loans may be too harsh, according to a mortgage industry association.
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January 17, 2011
Divorce
Life Events
Is your divorce or separation creating money problems? Many people find it hard to pay the bills – plus their legal fees – during this time. You may have been living on two incomes, but now you are on your own, your money may be invested in a house, a property, or a business, and it will take time to get your share and your divorce may be complicated, and you will be short of cash until you and your ex-spouse reach an agreement. No matter what happens, make sure that you don’t fall into one of these three common traps
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