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Archive for November, 2009

Saving the Holidays

Thursday, November 19th, 2009

As we enter the holiday season many people suppress a groan and dig deeper into their pocket which has a hole in it-or in other words pull out the credit card. Many Americans have gotten into the habit of spending what they don’t have, they’ll willing go further into debt to buy a friend a gift [...]

Black Friday Shopping – How to win the big game

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

While Black Friday shopping typically doesn’t involve helmets, shoulder pads, or cleats there are many parallels that qualify it as a sport.  Like any sport it requires dedication, strategy, blood, sweat, and tears.  I don’t consider myself a pro but have a few pointers that will help you win the big game.
First, have a game [...]

6 Investing Tips

Thursday, November 12th, 2009

Many  people view investment as a means of gaining additional income. Some believe that it may be their “pot of gold” bargain or their means to get rich quickly. However, investing is a complicated process. Here are 6 basic investing tips to safeguard your money.

Start Cautiously. Don’t throw all of your money into the [...]