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Archive for December, 2009

House of Representatives Passes Omnibus Bill

Thursday, December 10th, 2009

The House of Representatives approved and passed the Omnibus Bill today. The measure was passed 221 to 202, even though 28 Democrats and 174 Republicans voted against it. The measure combines six appropriation bills into one and will cost $447 billion. In response to the passing of this bill, Republicans are expressing more and more [...]

6 Basic Financial Tips for Couples

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009

Jennifer Lane, Certified Financial Planner for Compass Planning publish six basic financial tips for newly weds. However, I think that they apply to everyone, especially couples. Here are some basic tips: Open the books/Have money meetings: Don’t be afraid to look at your accounts. It’s vital that you know exactly what is there and that [...]