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Are You in a Quicken Coma?

by DR

Question: What’s the worst kind of problem to have? Answer: The one you don’t know even exists. That’s what makes a Quicken Coma so dangerous, and I just woke up from mine. So what’s a Quicken Coma?
A Quicken Coma is when your use of a personal finance software program lulls [...]

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Carnival of Credit #17

by DR

The 17th edition of the Carnival of Credit is up and you can check it out at Credit Card Lowdown. Credit Card Lowdown included my post about how some 0% credit card offers, once you factor in the balance transfer fee, can cost as much as 6%. Thanks, Lowdown.

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106th Edition of Carnival of Personal Finance

by DR

91 Ways to Wealth: The Carnival of Personal Finance, Epic Journey Edition is up at The Digerati Life. My article on How Half a Percent Can Ruin Your Retirement was included in the carnival. Thanks, Digerati Life. Here some of the articles I found particularly noteworth:

When Can You Retire? @ Lazy [...]

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Question of the Week (24 June 2007)

by DR

If you could read just one personal finance book, which one would you pick?

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Save or Repay Debt–That is the Question

by DR

Last week I asked the following question:
Let’s assume an individual has $10,000 in credit card debt at 14.99% interest and their employer matches 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to 6% of gross pay. Should this person:
* pay off his or her credit cards first before investing in the 401(k)
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Carnival of Wealth Building #6

by DR

The Carnival of Wealth Building # 6 was hosted at Home Equity Loan Lowdown. My article on How to Find the Hidden Costs of Mutual Funds was included in the carnival. Thanks, Lowdown! Here are three articles from other blogs that I that were interesting:

Tips for Gaining and Impressing Potential Investors @ [...]

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Question of the Week: Should You Pay Off Credit Cards First or Invest in a 401(k)?

by DR

The Question of the Week examines some aspect of personal finance where reasonable (and not so reasonable) folks may disagree. Post your responses to the question as comments, and I’ll summarize your views and mine at the end of the week.

Let’s assume an individual has $10,000 in credit card debt at 14.99% interest and [...]

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“How to Make $1 Million in a Day” and Other Titles You Shouldn’t Believe

by DR

I’m a big believer in the philosophy of “Under promise and over deliver.” Many times with personal finance books, however, the title of the book looks promising, but a quick flip through the pages returns a big disappointment. I had a similar experience with CNNMoney.com this week. Last Wednesday, a business article was [...]

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Carnival of Personal Finance #104: Minimalist Edition

by DR

The Carnival of Personal Finance #104: Minimalist Edition is up at Getting Green. You can find many great articles on personal finance. My article, Rich Dad gives lousy advice, is listed under the Family & Money section. Thanks, Getting Green! Here are a few articles I found particularly interesting:

Love & [...]

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