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Personal Finance > Investing Basics Smart ways to invest with just $200

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In the world of investing, $200 just isn't a lot of money. Compound this with the fact that commissions on trading can be upwards of $20.00, and you may think its not worth it to invest that money at all! But fear not, friends, you can put this money to work for you without commissions eating away at your profits. Here are so... More..

Personal Finance > Investing (Other) How to generate an alternate stream of income

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Certainly generating additional income streams is an admirable goal. After all, if your only source of income is your job, that doesn't make you very diversified, right?Creating streams of income is a great way to cushion yourself during lean times or to build up a nest egg for savings/retirement. As someone working in the fi... More..

Health & Fitness > Exercise & Weight Loss Fast ways to burn fat naturally

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For me, the importance of staying in shape and staying fit is something that has been ingrained in my being since I was a kid. Everyone in my family did sports, one for every season from elementary school all the way up until college. At the time I thought it was a drain on my daily life, working out or practicing 3 hours a d... More..

Personal Finance > Banking Basics How not to overdraft your checking account

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When it comes to finance and managing your money, one of the most basic (and vital!) aspects of building wealth and financial security is controlling the money that goes in and out of your bank account on a daily basis. Failure to do so results in quite a number of negative consequences:1. You're in the red: If you accidental... More..

Personal Finance > Personal Finance (Other) The advantages of having more than one source of income

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When it comes to having multiple sources of income, there are obvious advantages as well as other distinct benefits you may not have thought of. When I first graduated college, I did exactly what the average graduate does: Update my resume, fire off about a thousand of them, and wait for a job that seems relatively entertaini... More..

Jobs & Careers > Self-Employment How to stop working for other people and enjoy your life

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The title of this article certainly has quite an allure doesn't it? Work for yourself? Live the life what you want? Sign me up!Well, I'm not here to sell you a flawed system as a magic bullet. Nor am I here to tell you that there is one way to time freedom for everyone. Instead, I'm here to tell you only that it is possible, ... More..

Personal Finance > Stock Market Should you invest in mutual funds or individual stocks?

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As an investment professional myself, I am often asked this question. Are mutual funds the best place for your money? Can you build a portfolio of stocks on your own? If so how do I do it?The answer to this is surprisingly simple. If you are willing to put the time and dedication in to picking stocks, you can outperform most ... More..

Personal Finance > Retirement The road to early retirement

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I'm here to tell you that it is, in fact, possible to retire early. Of course the concept of retirement today is so varied, skewed, and stretched that you may have a hard time finding where along the "retirement" scale you fit in!How to do it? The concept of planning your financial future is, admittedly, a daunting task. You ... More..

Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness Easy ways your family can "go green"

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When it comes to going green, I tend to be pretty pragmatic. If I find an opportunity that allows me to help reduce my footprint as well as provide financial benefits, I am all for it. So it was that I set on my own personal quest to "go green" and "save green" in my home.Quite a bit of your impact on the environment comes fr... More..

Personal Finance > Personal Finance (Other) Money-making ideas

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When it comes to earning money on your own, the most common problem you'll run into is finding the right idea. It's all well and good to say "You know what I'd like to do? Make Money," but you're never going to get there without a great idea and the discipline to see your idea through.For the purposes of this article, we're g... More..

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