January 2012

Investment Diversification – Is There a Magic Formula?

01.31.2012 by Kevin 6 comments

If you’ve been investing your money for some time—or at least studying up on the subject—you’re no doubt aware of the importance of diversification. Coming up with the right diversification formula seems like a critical component of any investment plan . . . .

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Free STATE Income Tax Filing Online

01.30.2012 by Bob 58 comments

It isn’t too difficult to find a place to file your federal tax return for free, but finding a service to file your state return for free is another story. I did a little digging and found a few options to consider when trying to file your state tax return for free…

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CPF Update: No Internet for a Month?

01.28.2012 by Bob 9 comments

First I want to thank everyone for the great feedback I received about the series. It was great hearing from so many of you about how it helped!

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How To Check Your Credit Report for Free – GS20

01.27.2012 by Bob 4 comments

If you haven’t checked your credit report in a while, lets do it today. While there are many sites that will charge you to check it, you can get a copy of your report from the big 3 credit reporting agencies for free

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24 Legitimate Home-Based Business Ideas & Opportunities – GS19

01.26.2012 by Bob 52 comments

If you are like many, the thought of starting a home-based business has probably crossed your mind at some point. With the economy being what it is, layoffs all around us, and an increasing desire for many to escape the rat race and work from home many are trying to start a home-based business…

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Making Sacrifices to Get Out of Debt – GS18

01.25.2012 by Bob 17 comments

This article focuses on the sacrifices that need to be made in order to get out of debt. The most important thing to remember about these sacrifices is that they are ONLY TEMPORARY!

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How Cars Affect your Financial Freedom – GS17

01.24.2012 by Bob 49 comments

I had a revelation about cars that has caused me to not really care what mine looks like. It’s not that I don’t want a really fast car, it is just that there is something I want a bit more: financial freedom.

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Make Extra Cash By Selling Your Stuff on Ebay – GS15

01.20.2012 by Bob 71 comments

As part of my de-cluttering process, I sell my stuff on Ebay. There are lots of random items around the house that are perfect for selling on Ebay. If you have never sold on Ebay before, you will probably be surprised at how easy it is and how quick you can make a little money. Last time I made over $200 for only a few hours worth of time.

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How to get a great return in your 401k – GS14

01.19.2012 by Bob 11 comments

This is one of the easiest ways to get a great return in your 401k during a recession (or anytime)…

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Do You Need an Emergency Fund? GS13

01.18.2012 by Bob 36 comments

Do you need an emergency fund? Well, I used to think of an emergency fund as robbing myself. Thankfully, I learned how beneficial an emergency fund is to my long-term financial well being.

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Get Your Financial Life On One Page (FLOP) – GS12

01.17.2012 by Bob 24 comments

Being impacted by my uncle’s premature death and wanting to do everything I can do to help my wife, I decided to create a system for keeping things organized. It has been a work in progress over the last few years, but has evolved into a very helpful tool…

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How To Make A Budget – GS11

01.16.2012 by Bob 96 comments

What is the best way to make a budget? This step by step guide will show you how to make your budget. The first thing that anyone who wants to make a budget must do is to compare their income versus their expenses. The good thing is that it is quite easy to do…

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