Personal Finance

AMEX National Money Talk Night $50 Amazon Giveaway

August 30, 2010

Congrats to our $50 Amazon Gift Card Winner Denisa! American Express will be contacting you shortly to claim your reward. American Express, in conjunction with Jean Chatzky, is sponsoring a National Money Talk Night on Thursday, September 16th 2010 in the hopes of providing young adults with a better understanding of managing their finances independently. [...]

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List of Personal Finance Software Options

August 26, 2010

When it comes to budgeting your money, one of the key first steps is using the right tools. For many that may be nothing more than a pad of paper and pencil, or an Excel spreadsheet. I’ve used Excel spreadsheets for years, and you can find some really helpful (and free) Excel budget templates online, [...]

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What Do Unemployment Numbers Really Mean?

August 23, 2010

Wondering what to make of the constant barrage of headlines about the US unemployment rate? While most people gather that a rising percentage is bad, and a declining one better, few understand exactly what information the rate reflects. Does an unemployment rate of 10% mean that one in 10 Americans isn’t working? Would that mean [...]

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Moral Monday – How Far Will You Go For Adequate Service?

August 23, 2010

Recent articles written about problems at Costco (caused by both parties) have sparked some good debate about business ethics and morals. So in that frame of mind, I’d like to have a regular segment discussing deep and not so deep moral and ethical dilemmas.  Please help by voicing your opinion at the end of the [...]

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The DoughRoller Weekly RoundUp (I Want a Candwich Edition)

August 22, 2010

Being the first to think of something that will change the world is not an easy task.  First, you have to come up with the idea, then spend countless months and years developing it, not to mention millions of dollars.  Only then, can you market your idea, show it’s usefulness and hopefully retire with a [...]

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How To Separate Finances During a Divorce

August 19, 2010

Let’s be honest. Divorce is painful, even when it’s amicable.  It hurts you emotionally and there is no way to escape from this fact. How badly divorce can hurt you financially depends in part on how you deal with separating your finances from those of your ex pre and post-divorce. There is normally one person [...]

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7 Tips to Help Manage Your Finances When Out of Work

August 18, 2010

With the unemployment rate hovering at 9.5% and 80.4% of the nation’s 78.4 million families with at least one unemployed family member, it would be wise for us all to recognize that there is no such thing as true job security.  Many of us find ourselves out of a job having been gainfully employed for [...]

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What is a Power of Attorney and When Do You Need It?

August 11, 2010

A power of attorney is a legal document granting someone the ability to act on your behalf in legal matters. Basically, the person you appoint (often referred to as your “agent” or “attorney-in-fact”) will be able to legally represent you in legal situations. Here’s an introduction into the ins and outs of powers of attorney [...]

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The DoughRoller Weekly RoundUp (NFL Season Starts TONIGHT Edition)

August 8, 2010

It’s that time of year again ladies and gentleman where 22 football players and seven zebra dressed referee’s take the field for the Hall of Fame pre-season NFL game.  Football has always been a passion of mine, and there’s no better time of year than the day the season gets underway. Tonight, the Cincinnati Bengals [...]

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