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links for 2007-08-19

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Putting Market Volatility in Perspective
“There’s no doubt that a big drop in stocks can be tough on your nerves… But in a period like this, it’s important to maintain a long-term outlook.”
(tags: finance investing economy)

Countrywide, the Mortgage Mess and You
“As questions swirl around the nation’s largest provider of home loans, we answer common questions that [...]

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Published on August 19th, 2007 - Leave a Comment
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links for 2007-04-26

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Dave Ramsey Resources and Links
A collection of online resources related to Dave Ramsey.
(tags: credit debt finance)

Department of Agriculture data breach: 150,000 at risk
“Department of Agriculture to offer free year of credit monitoring to those potentially exposed by government Web site.”
(tags: identity theft privacy)

4 tax traps to avoid in 2007
“Your 2006 tax return is telling you [...]

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Published on April 26th, 2007 - Leave a Comment
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links for 2007-04-16

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The Best Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs
“The new bulbs are smaller and far cheaper (about $5 each) than their predecessors, and more powerful than ever.”
(tags: energy)

EBRI Retirement Confidence Survey – Apr. 11, 2007
“How much do you need to retire? Whatever your magic number is, few would say $25,000.”
(tags: finance retirement)

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Published on April 16th, 2007 - One Comment
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links for 2007-04-12

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Comparison of 457(b) Plans, 401(k) Plans, 403(b) Plans, and Deemed IRAs
I thought this was appropriate given all the recent discussion here.
(tags: 403b 457b 401 taxes retirement)

403(b)/457(b) Side-by-Side Comparison
Ditto…
(tags: 403b 457b taxes retirement)

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Published on April 12th, 2007 - Leave a Comment
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links for 2007-03-26

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Rentometer
Check out how much you’re paying relative to everyone else (via Flexo).
(tags: rent housing)

Fidelity Investments
Calculate how much you can contribute to your SEP-IRA (via Flexo).
(tags: taxes calculator)

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Published on March 26th, 2007 - Leave a Comment
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links for 2007-03-06

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Payday Industry Puts Forward Changes
“The payday loan industry’s biggest change would give customers more time to pay back a loan with no financial penalty.”
(tags: finance debt payday loans)

Finally, the truth about gas mileage – MSN Money
“The car industry has kept a dirty little secret for years…”
(tags: cars mileage energy)

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Published on March 6th, 2007 - 2 Comments
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links for 2007-03-01

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Should You Do Your Own Taxes?
“Any monkey can put numbers in a box… I highly recommend that everybody at least once sit down with a tax pro and do some tax planning.”
(tags: finance taxes)

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Published on March 1st, 2007 - 6 Comments
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links for 2007-02-23

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Australia Screws in Compact Fluorescent Lights Nationwide
“Trumpeting it as a ‘world first,’ the Australian government is mandating a nationwide phase out of inefficient, old-fashioned incandescent light bulbs in favor of compact fluorescent bulbs by 2010.”
(tags: energy)

MP3 Patents In Upheaval After Verdict
“Microsoft was ordered by a federal jury yesterday to pay $1.52 billion in a patent [...]

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Published on February 23rd, 2007 - Leave a Comment
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links for 2007-01-28

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Sorry, Your Tax Refund has Been Delayed
“Several deductions that Congress renewed at the last minute won’t be mentioned on this year’s tax forms. For taxpayers, that may mean extra work and delays in their checks from the IRS.”
(tags: taxes irs)

Senate targets credit card practices – Jan. 26, 2007
“In a Senate Banking Committee hearing examining credit [...]

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links for 2007-01-22

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Programs Let Homes Produce Green Power
This is pretty cool — get paid for generating power and feeding it back into the grid.
(tags: energy)

Five Millionaires Tell How They Did It
“Keep your eye on your goal, take calculated risks, and enjoy what you’re doing.”
(tags: finance wealth)

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Published on January 22nd, 2007 - Leave a Comment
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