The 10 Smallest Countries in the World

November 12, 2010

Growing up, I remember turning on the Anamaniacs and listening to Yacko Warner sing the countries of the world in under two minutes.  Many of what he sang 15 years ago still applies today but there are many countries that are new to the world, most of them, very small. Turns out they can get [...]

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Best Side-Money Making Gigs on Craigslist

November 11, 2010

If you’re like most people, the idea of generating supplemental revenue for your household balance sheet is not a bad idea. Getting a second job is a very common way to make a little extra cash to help with bills, save money to reach your goals faster or pay off any outstanding debt. A good [...]

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The History Behind Veteran’s Day

November 11, 2010

Veterans Day was originally known as Armistice Day and was coined as such to mark the end of World War I, the long four-year war. In 1918, on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day in the eleventh month, the world rejoiced and celebrated as an armistice was signed between the Allies and Germany to [...]

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COBRA Insurance Just Isn’t Worth The Cost

November 10, 2010

On June 1st of 2010, the decision was made to end the COBRA subsidy, which effectively increased the health insurance payments of all unemployed individuals by 65%.  This news, while unfortunate, was just another article I had written.   However, a recent development has shown me first hand, just how unaffordable COBRA health insurance is for [...]

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Investing Lingo 101: What is a Short Sell?

November 10, 2010

Imagine you knew someone wouldn’t be using their car for six months, and that they were willing to loan it to you for a small fee, so long as you returned them the same make and model six months later. You take the car, sell it, and buy another back in time to return it [...]

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3 Differences Between a Money Market Account and Savings Account

November 9, 2010

If you’ve been considering a money market account over an online savings account because of the slightly higher interest rates, then you may be confused as to the differences between them.  MMA and savings accounts are very similar but there are a few key differences you’ll need to know about if you open up an [...]

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What is the Uniformed Gifts to Minors Act (UGMA)?

November 9, 2010

Accounts established under the Uniform Gift to Minors Act (UGMA) are predecessors to the now popular Section 529 plans and Coverdell ESA’s. Because of strict laws involving the rights of a minor to contract, children cannot own stocks, bonds, mutual funds or life insurance policies. Accordingly, parents must transfer such assets to their children through [...]

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Best Online Savings Accounts with High Interest of 2012

November 8, 2010

Online savings accounts are one of the best places to stash your cash. Also called high yield savings accounts, you earn some of the highest available interest rates for a savings account, and you get the convenience of online account management and easy transfers to and from your existing bank accounts. Recently, a reader e-mailed [...]

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What is Tax Form 1040 Schedule H?

November 8, 2010

Do you employ, or are you thinking about employing, a housekeeper or nanny? Well, if you employ any type of household employee, that will mean paying not just them, but also paying taxes on their income. It will mean filling out a few forms, one of which is tax form 1040, Schedule H. Tax Form [...]

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