Posts Tagged ‘People’

Tips To Survive The Credit Crunch

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Today's article is written by guest blogger Trisha Wagner. Does the economy have you feeling down?  It takes a boat load of positive attitude to look at the current credit crunch and not feel a bit of apprehension regarding your finances.  So if you find yourself worrying about what the next several months may have in store, you might find some relief by following these simple tips to help survive during a recession. Diversify- Take this tip from top investors.  Whenever the economy becomes unstable it is best to not have all your eggs in one basket.  Your portfolio… Read the whole article...

1 comment - What do you think?  Posted by Robert Wilkinson - February 5, 2010 at 4:20 am

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The Briefcase Technique — to earn thousands of dollars

The Briefcase Method — to earn thousands of dollars 19 comments — published on February 1st, 2010 Here’s a technique I’ve utilized to earn thousands of dollars in salary and freelance negotiations. God I adore it This is just one simple example of the hrs and hrs of HD video clip in a new program I’m launching, known as “Earn Your Initial $1,000 on the Aspect.” So tonight, I’m hosting a special webcast. In the webcast, you will see… 2-three “teardowns” of people’s freelance ideas: I’ll get them on the line, evaluate their freelance company, and display them how… Read the whole article...

1 comment - What do you think?  Posted by Robert Wilkinson - February 3, 2010 at 3:20 am

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Review: Snap Judgment

Every other Sunday, The Simple Dollar reviews a book of interest. Over the last few years, I’ve come to believe that the biggest key to personal finance success is controlling your own psychology and impulses. Our entire lives are filled with quick decisions we must constantly make – and, for the most part, we’re good at it. We commute to work without getting in an accident. We make constant little decisions at work – and at home, too. We’re able to effectively take several pieces of information, combine them together, and make a pretty good choice based on the result… 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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2010 Roth IRA Income Limits Effectively Removed

Okay, let’s try this again. There are no longer any income phase-outs on Roth IRA conversions from Traditional IRAs. As in previous years, individuals or couples with a modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) over a certain limit are ineligible to contribute directly to a Roth IRA. In 2010, the phase-outs begin at $105,000 for single filers and $167,000 for those married filing jointly. However, with no conversion limitations, people with any income can simply contribute to a Traditional IRA and then convert that to a Roth IRA immediately afterwards. This is great news for those higher income earners… Read the whole article...

1 comment - What do you think?  Posted by Robert Wilkinson - January 18, 2010 at 10:20 pm

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Your Take: How Do You Prepare Your Taxes?

Last night I had to pleasure to finally meet some of the DC personal finance bloggers and some PR folks at a happy hour (or three) hosted by TurboTax at Busboys and Poets at 5th and K Street. It was a fun event that was really casual and it was nice to meet people I’d only been emailing, instant messaging, or twittering with these last few months and years. Many thanks to the most awesome Chelsea (@TTaxChels) for inviting me! In talking with both Scott Gulbransen (@prgully) and Dave Donohue (@davedonohue), I was surprised to… Read the whole article...

1 comment - What do you think?  Posted by Robert Wilkinson - January 15, 2010 at 2:20 pm

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Deceptive Car Salesman Tactics For Popular Cars

I mentioned before that I am shopping for a new car. I’ve been to multiple dealerships since this is the first new car I’ve ever bought, and (for some odd reason) wanted to experience the new car buying experience complete with high-pressure sales tactics. Here are some examples of lies and deceptions that I’ve run across so far from different folks. MSRP “Market Value Adjustment” Apparently, MSRP isn’t good enough for some cars. I like the Honda Fit, which is a relatively popular car in my area and one in which the MSRP isn’t that much higher than… Read the whole article...

1 comment - What do you think?  Posted by Robert Wilkinson - December 21, 2009 at 12:20 pm

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Lessons Learned From an Entrepreneur, Harris Rosen

Leave a Comment Today I was in a conference for green lodging and hospitality, and it was hosted at the Rosen Centre Hotel, a prestigious and luxurious hotel and convention center in Orlando, Florida. Harris Rosen, the founder and owner of the Rosen hotel chain, gave an introduction to the conference and instead of boasting about how green his hotels are or spitting out numbers about his hotel, he told his story about how and why he became an entrepreneur. He… Read the whole article...

1 comment - What do you think?  Posted by Robert Wilkinson - December 11, 2009 at 10:20 pm

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How to Save Money on International Long Distance Phone Calls

Calling family and friends overseas is very affordable and very easy, if done correctly. In this article I am going to reveal three affordable international long distance calling options to the old expensive standby, direct dialing. I’ve been doing a lot of research in this for my own needs so I hope you find this article valuable. Each option has the potential to save you more and more money, though sometimes you have to sacrifice a bit of convenience. Naturally, it’s always easiest to pick up the phone can call directly, instead of using a… Read the whole article...

1 comment - What do you think?  Posted by Robert Wilkinson - October 30, 2009 at 2:20 am

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