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If I Won the Lottery…

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What would you do if you won the lottery? I was driving the other day and saw one of the lottery billboards advertising how much the current lottery is up to. As of this post, the lottery is up to about 65 million dollars. Every time I see those billboards, I always start dreaming about all the things I would do if I won the money. Sometimes, my dreaming is a little bit premature. I think about what I could do with all that money that I'll never win because I always forget to buy a ticket. When I moved… Read the whole article...

1 comment - What do you think?  Posted by Robert Wilkinson - May 29, 2010 at 5:20 am

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Getting Out of Debt Quickly pt 2

This is part 2 of a 4 part series on getting out of debt quickly. Make sure that you read all four parts in order to get the most out of this sequence of hints on getting yourself or your family out of the debt trap. Next you are going to want to try to consolidate all of your debt onto a single credit card with an interest rate that is lower than what your current credit cards are requiring for you to pay. By doing this you are going to be lowering your monthly payments dramatically while paying… Read the whole article...

1 comment - What do you think?  Posted by Robert Wilkinson - March 2, 2010 at 2:20 am

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How to Keep Finances Growing

No matter how much money you make, for many people, it's never quite enough. In order to get ahead, you'll need to find a way to keep your finances growing. There are many different ways that you can grow your income, both actively and passively, and over time, these small streams can converge into a river that will help you stay solvent and perhaps even well heeled, long into the future. Let's look at just a few ways to keep your finances growing. 1. Focusing on your job. If you are due for a raise, don't be shy about… Read the whole article...

1 comment - What do you think?  Posted by Robert Wilkinson - February 24, 2010 at 4:20 pm

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How to Set New Financial Goals

No issue how old you are, or how muoney you have in tank, it is never tote to start setting new financial goals. A large component of successfully saving money and making much more money is the formation of goals, keeping track of your progress and discovering that determination that is key to your financial success. Goal setting is a extremely essential component of any financial strategy, and if you are discovering it challenging to place money aside, formulate new streams of earnings, or just get by, these goals can make a huge distinction in your existence. The initial… Read the whole article...

1 comment - What do you think?  Posted by Robert Wilkinson - January 31, 2010 at 8:20 pm

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Housesit on Your Next Vacation

By Margaret Garcia... I just obtained back from investing two weeks in 1 of America’st expensive cities, staying in 1 of that city’s toniest neighborhoods, for free. You can do it too, you know. It’s true. I spent two weeks in San Francisco and stayed on the north aspect of town (Russian Hill) and I didn’t invest a dime on accommodations. What did I do? I house sat a large national historic landmark house belonging to friends of mine although they had been away. Hotel stays in that region can run easily in the almost 300 bucks a evening assortment.… Read the whole article...

1 comment - What do you think?  Posted by Robert Wilkinson - January 13, 2010 at 10:20 am

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Money Management During Tough Financial Times

Personal money management can absolutely be a challenge, especially when you are tight on cash. Payday never seems to come in time, and your pockets probably feel empty long before the bills have all being paid up. Here are some basic but essential tips for money management that can help you struggle less throughout some truly challenging times. If you are endeavoring to master your personal financial issues, then these tips will definitely give some much needed assistance. Tough financial times may be stressful, but they can also be an opportunity to make changes in your life that can… Read the whole article...

Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by Robert Wilkinson - January 8, 2010 at 12:20 am

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Why I Dislike Real Estate as an Investment

There are two parts to any investment – cash flow and equity appreciation. Cash flow refers to how much money the investment generates and equity appreciation is how much the investment itself grows in value. When you look at real estate, cash flow refers to any rents you can earn and equity appreciation refers to any increase, or decrease, in the property’s value. In the last few years, real estate has taken a huge hit because prices simply grew too quickly, financially incapable people were given loans they couldn’t afford, and the myth that “buying… Read the whole article...

1 comment - What do you think?  Posted by Robert Wilkinson - January 4, 2010 at 6:20 pm

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Signs That Your Teen Needs Money Management Help

If you teen went off to college tomorrow, how soon would they call you asking for money? Would they be able to purchase their own groceries by the end of the month? Would they end up moving back into your basement when they cannot afford their apartment any longer? The idea of your teenager going into debt so early is definitely a frightening one, but it is a very real one as well. Does your teen have the money management skills necessary in order to survive out there? Here are some signs that your teen needs money management help.… Read the whole article...

1 comment - What do you think?  Posted by Robert Wilkinson - December 29, 2009 at 6:20 am

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