Money

Caroline on April 21st, 2009

Time Magazine recently did an article spotlighting “Thrift Nation” as more Americans start saving rather than spending. Cutting back has been painful for many people as they wonder how to pay the bills.
In some cases, it may be easier to cut back for yourself, to bite the bullet and eliminate some of your own luxuries, [...]

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If the recent economic rollercoaster has taught us anything, it is that we should understand what we’re investing in before we make that investment. And, if we are trusting other people with our money, we should know what they are doing with it.
One of the chief villains in the financial meltdown appears to be derivatives. [...]

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Caroline on April 15th, 2009

Are your taxes done, or are you one of those last-minute types? Today, you can’t miss tax day, especially if you are in one of the cities throwing a tea party.
To keep yourself from burning too much midnight oil, visit Life123’s taxes section. It includes tips on one of the more popular deductions—home improvement tax [...]

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Caroline on April 9th, 2009

Your brand should say everything about your company, all in one logo. If you ever decide to update your brand, even if your business is small, you need to do research to find out how your customers will react to the brand, and that all starts with a marketing plan.
You will need a new marketing [...]

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Caroline on April 8th, 2009

If you find yourself in the position of supervising either complete strangers or people you worked with as an equal, you need to sit down and think about your own business management skills and your approach toward business ethics.
As a manager, your relationships with others will change dramatically. You want to be friendly with people, [...]

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Caroline on April 7th, 2009

In an ideal universe, your down payment for a home should be at least 20 percent. However, you may have various reasons for buying a home without it. Given the fact that home prices are falling, a home might be just barely within your grasp, and you want to enter the market before prices rise [...]

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