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Archive for March, 2009

Generation X Has Taken a One-Two Punch in These Economic Times

Two Bursting Bubbles in 10 Years Dish Out Hard Times
In this latest financial meltdown a lot of attention has been spent talking about the baby boomers who are looking to retire but have recently seen their nest egg drop 30% or more in a little over a year. This is obviously a significant event and [...]

FTC Creates Video PSA Spoofs of FreeCreditReport.com Commercials

If you watch any TV, you’ve probably seen these commercials from FreeCreditReport.com. They typically have a band and a guy singing a catchy jingle that tells a story about how he should have checked his free credit report. The commercials aren’t too bad, but there’s one big problem — the reports aren’t free if you [...]

Investing in Your Most Valuable Asset – Invest in Yourself

Investing in Yourself Can Yield Returns Far Greater than Any Other Investment
We spend a lot of time worrying about investing and are quick to gauge how things are going by looking at quarterly statements. It’s all dollar signs — bank accounts, 401(k)s, the value of your home — these are the things we invest in [...]

Friday Finance Findings for March 6th – Newsletter Edition

I want to start off by thanking everyone for the enthusiastic response on the guest post request from last week. There have been a number of great submissions already, and there are still a few spots open. If you think you might have something that would work as a guest post, feel free to contact [...]