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3 holiday gifts you must get for yourself

Posted on 16. Dec, 2009 by dara.

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CNN Money has 3 holiday gifts that you must get yourself before heading into the New Year. Why not invest a little in yourself as you head into the New Year, especially if it’s going to help you in your personal finances…
Where are the Customers’ Yachts? - a hilarious read that “explains how Wall Street [...]

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giving back doesn’t require big checks

Posted on 02. Dec, 2009 by janelle.

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CNNMoney.com has a great article on 13 ways to maximize your charitable contributions without having to write a huge check. Click here for their great tips, including DIY fundraising and group volunteering.

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before you shop on black friday…

Posted on 25. Nov, 2009 by dara.

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CNN Money has been kind enough to provide Dirty Secrets of Black Friday. So before you start circling items and preparing yourself to wait in long lines, make sure you read these secrets to decide if it’s really worth it.
One tip that’s mentioned at the forefront of the article is to be sure to read [...]

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real estate: rent-to-own?

Posted on 15. Jun, 2009 by janelle.

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I read a very interesting article on CNN Money titled ‘Rent-to-own your home: Pro and con’. In today’s economy, some home buyers are having trouble getting financing and sellers can’t find buyers. A possible solution to this issue is rent-to-own deals. There’s a lot of differing opinions out there on the rent-to-own and this article [...]

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that’s what friends are for

Posted on 09. Apr, 2009 by janelle.

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Having some difficulty finding a job? Don’t be afraid to lean on your friends and family for help. CNN Money has a great article, Hired! With help from your friends, that shares one man’s story about how friends’ responses to a Facebook status message helped him land a job.
Juan Velasquez, 31, worked at Enterprise Rent a [...]

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ways to protect your cash

Posted on 13. Mar, 2009 by janelle.

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If you have money saved and/or invested, news about the stock market and banks may be leaving you feeling unsure about how to protect your money. Well, CNN Money has a great article with suggestions on today’s safest places to stash you cash. Check out the article for full details, but here’s a summary of what they [...]