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5 Financial Tips for Expecting Parents

Foxtongue If you’ve just received the news that you’re pregnant, one thing’s for sure, life as you know it is over. But that’s a good thing. The joys of parenthood far outweigh the cons but you’ll need a solid financial plan if you hope to make it through the next nine months. So after you’ve shared the news with your parents and 500 of your closest friends on Facebook, you’d better start thinking about how this is going to affect your wallet. You want the best for your family of course but who should you listen to? When it comes to giving new…

Plastic Wars:Credit vs Debit

Leo Reynolds Credit or debit? – an important question for those trying to come out ahead in recessionary times. The answer can be a little complicated. It depends on a few things, namely, your spending habits, your ability to pay your bills on time, and the total dollar amount that you pay with debit and credit. These are the variables that you can control. Unfortunately, they’re not the only ones. What remains to be seen are the clever tricks credit card providers will play in light of the major reform that was recently signed into law by President Obama that will go…

How to Pick the Right Mutual Funds

We recently covered the why and how of purchasing a mutual fund, but you were probably left wondering what exactly you should be looking for when choosing which funds to buy. It’s a great question and can often be a daunting one for a beginning investor. In reality, it’s relatively easy to research and find good mutual funds. Once you’ve done it a few times, you may actually begin to enjoy the thrill of the hunt! The Longstanding Mutual Fund Debate There are two camps when it comes to choosing mutual funds. The first consists of those who believe you should invest in…

VICTORY! Senate OKs bill to rein in credit card industry

What Star Trek Can Teach You About Your Money

8skeinsofdanger Trekkies get into regular phaser-fights over the merits of the two most famous starship captains, Kirk vs Picard. But at the end of the day there’s only one James T. Kirk, a man of staggering ambition and supreme confidence that went boldly into every situation. If Kirk were a real-life person living in 21st Century America (get a life!), he’d probably be a dashing business tycoon on the order of Sir Richard Branson. Even more than his strategic acumen and his luck with the ladies, Kirk is best known for always having a quip at the ready. One cannot doubt the real-life…

E-Mail Marketing For Dummies (Paperback)

Product Description E-mail seems like a terrific marketing tool — until you think about all that spam clogging up your own inbox. But of course YOUR message isn’t spam. So how do you use e-mail to market without becoming a spammer? Done properly, e-mail marketing is highly effective. E-Mail Marketing For Dummies can help you send your message to the inboxes of the world while observing professional standards, improving your deliverability, and executing your e-mail market (more…)

Should You Walk Away From Your Student Loans?

(Photo: Eric Rogers) It’s not surprising that you didn’t realize what you were getting into with your student loan. You were just barely out of your teen years when you signed the paperwork. If you’re like most people, you probably had little understanding of what it means to incur debt and were lulled into a false sense of security with the knowledge that payments will be deferred for years to come. The language can throw you too. What’s the difference between a subsidized and an unsubsidized loan? What about federal vs private loans?, and so on. This lack of understanding can…

Establishing an Emergency Fund

(Source:noaz) If there’s one thing you can be certain of in life, it’s the uncertainties. No matter how carefully you plot out your expenses, there will always be those that you didn’t account for. You’ve got medical insurance so you think you’re okay. But what happens when you need an expensive prescription only to discover that it isn’t covered. You’ve got homeowners or renter’s insurance and you’ve insured your wedding ring. But what happens when an unexpected bundle of joy is delivered, or you decide to send your little darling to an expensive private preschool? It’s not enough to make sure you’ve…

How I Made My First Million on the Internet and How You Can Too!: The Complete Insider’s Guide to Making Millions with Your Internet Business (Paperback)

Product Description In this comprehensive step-by-step guide to setting up a booming Internet business and raking in million-dollar profits, Ewen Chia demystifies marketing jargon and shares the tips and techniques that continue to net his online businesses a cool fortune. Whether you’re seeking to create and develop a thriving Internet business from scratch or looking to realize the full potential of your existing business, whether you haven’t a clue what the Internet is about, or (more…)

The Complete E-Commerce Book: Design, Build and Maintain a Successful Web-Based Business (Paperback)

Review “…offers a wealth of information on how to design, build and maintain a successful web-based business…Two thumbs up.” — R2J2Studios.com”Completely covers the rudiments of e-business with succinct guidance on how to analyze, build, maintain and operate web businesses.” — Today’s Librarian”Filled with details galore, covers everything from A to Z. Excellent book for intermediate and experienced web-based business owners.” — MerchantSeek.com”Really stands out…providing (more…)