4 Tips to Save Your Family Money This Summer

by Tim May 16, 2012

For our family, summer promises fun, a break, a vacation, and relaxation. We can plant flowers, grow gardens, spend time at our local farmer’s market, and travel. But summer can be expensive for families who try to “do it all.” Along with some planned activities, unexpected summer fun can pop up out of nowhere – [...]

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What are Index Mutual Funds?

by Tim May 14, 2012
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What Is an Index Fund? Index funds keep you from having to study individual stocks and run with the “big boys” on Wall Street in the stock market, and they offer solid, competitive returns.  An index fund is a type of mutual fund (a diversified group of investments in stocks) whose goal is to match [...]

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15 Great Jobs for 15 Year Olds

by Tim May 11, 2012
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In today’s job market, it can be hard for a teenager to find a job.  I remember looking for jobs when I was 15 – they were hard to come by!  Don’t let the idea of not having a car keep you from finding work.  If you’re willing to work, you can find something that’s [...]

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Help Poor Entrepreneurs Through Kiva

by Darren May 9, 2012
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Do you think you can change the world? You can, and it doesn’t take millions of dollars. It’s as simple as making a small loan that costs less than a tank of gas. Who is Kiva? Kiva is a non-profit organization that aims to alleviate poverty using the power of the internet and microfinance institutions. [...]

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His Money, Her Money

by Tim May 7, 2012

Marriage and money can be a toxic mixture.  As most know of us know, it is one of the leading causes of arguments, fights, and unfortunately divorce.  But does it have to be that hard?  When you take a hard look at how most couples look at money, you start to realize that it comes [...]

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50 Inspiring Quotes About Life

by Tim May 3, 2012
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Great quotations offer inspiration and encouragement; they allow people to learn from the wisdom of previous generations, and from their contemporaries as well. Some of the best quotes about life are listed here. If you found these life quotes to be inspirational, hit the +1 button! 50 Inspiring Quotes About Life 1. “Not everything that [...]

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Subsidized vs Unsubsidized Student Loans

by Tim May 2, 2012
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As educational costs continue to rise, many students find themselves borrowing money from student loans in order to come up with the cash they need to pay for expenses. These loans can be used to pay for college tuition, room and board, fees, books and other necessary items. When borrowing money for college, students have [...]

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What is the Federal Reserve?

by Tim May 1, 2012

The Federal Reserve System, also known as “the Fed,” is the Central Bank of the United States of America. On December 23, 1913, President Woodrow Wilson signed the Federal Reserve Act into law. The Congress created the Federal Reserve in an effort to stabilize the nation’s monetary and financial systems. Nearly a century later, the [...]

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How to Improve Your Credit Score

by Darren April 30, 2012
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In a perfect world, we’d pay for everything we buy with cash so that we won’t be in debt. And to the extent that you can do this, I’m in favor of it. The reality for a lot of us, however, is that our largest purchases are usually made with credit.  For instance, buying a [...]

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What is an ETF?

by John April 27, 2012
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You’ve probably heard the term “ETF” before, but what does it mean? More importantly, how does one use ETFs within their investment portfolio? Let’s explore ETFs and see if they’re right for you. What is an ETF exactly? An ETF is an “exchange-traded fund.” This means that it is an investment fund traded on stock [...]

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