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Don't Push the Panic Button on Your 401(k) Investments
For most people, their 401(k) is their largest investment account, and the stock drop during the last week of February has many folks feeling pretty nervous right about now. We all work hard for our money, so this is a natural reaction. But be careful: If you run scared, by selling off stocks now and moving into cash,
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Get Lean: 5 Ways to Save Money in Any Economy
With recession fears increasing day by day, it won’t be long before companies start looking for new ways to save money. Economic downturns can be make-or-break situations for plenty of businesses. And, costs are a big factor in who makes it out intact. Don’t wait until the market forces you to slash your budget. By the
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Organize Your Business Bank Accounts
It’s fairly common, in my experience, for small business owners to have unorganized business bank accounts. Some small business owners don’t even HAVE business bank accounts when they start their companies. While money is at the heart of our businesses, most people tend to think about generating sales and increasing re
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Student loan help emerges as top benefit option
Student loan programs are the No. 1 new benefit that companies are planning to start providing to their employees during their open enrollment period this year, according to Employee Benefit Adviser's Open Enrollment Readiness Benchmark. The benchmark, now a quarterly feature, surveys employers on critical elements of
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Tips for Spending Money Wisely as a Business Owner
It’s fun to be in charge, but it also means you’re responsible for making the tough decisions. There’s no doubt that finances and managing your business’s finances is essential to the success of your business. You can’t be afraid to dive deep into your business money matters, and you have to take control. Here are some
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A home equity loan could help you get the money you need for a renovation or emergency — here's how they work
Home equity loans allow homeowners to borrow against the value of their home. Many lenders will allow homeowners to borrow up to 80% of their home's current value. While home equity loans are often used to pay for home renovations, the money can be used in whatever way the borrower chooses. Sign up to get Personal Fina
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Are “Fixer-Uppers” a Smart Move for First-Time Buyers? (Maybe Not)
What every first-time buyer should consider before diving into the world of fixer-uppers.
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What to Know About Recent Federal Reserve Guidance and Interest Rate Announcements
The Federal Reserve seems to be doing everything it can to stay out of the way of the stock market. Although the bulls have been on a rampage for the past 10 years, creating and re-creating new highs in every thinkable index, the specter of the hibernating bear looms large. No one wants to be the jerk who wakes it. Ima
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What Factors Affect Your Home Insurance Cost?
It's no secret that home insurance costs are rising, in large part due to increased claims from floods or other natural disasters. Prices are also
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How To Invest: Tips For Kids And Why You're Never Too Young To Get Rich
The path to wealth is closer than many young people suspect. And the good news is that the younger you are, the greater the opportunity is. Especially when it comes to learning how to invest in stocks. If you have $15.26 in your pocket, it takes 16 doublings of your money to reach $1 million. Now skeptics might read th