Key Points to Remember While Making a Will

Filed Under (Investor News) by Admin on 21-06-2010

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Making a WillJune 21, 2010: Writing a will, and that too an effective one, may not be an easy task. For most people it is best to get help of an attorney. However there few things that we need to be aware of before seeking legal counsel.

Exercise This Precious Gift Carefully
Our right to make a will and distribute our assets according to our wishes is given to us by our state of residence. To ensure that a will is properly drafted we need to abide by certain guidelines.

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Happy Father’s Day

Filed Under (Investor News) by Admin on 20-06-2010

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Father's DayJun 20, 2010: Our heartiest best wishes to all fathers on this special day. We are indebted to our dads* for taking such good care of us. At an early age they laid the foundation of a strong character by leading from the front with integrity. That played a major role in shaping our character and personality based on solid values and principles.

We learnt about wise money management and frugality at a very young age. A part of the credit goes to our dads for spending time to educate us about personal finance. They also made us aware about the pitfalls of poor money management and debt. And thanks to the universe that we followed their advice. Many grateful thanks to our wonderful dads!

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Are You Totally Lost?

Filed Under (Investor News) by Admin on 18-06-2010

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Jun 18, 2010: We usually trust doctors and surgeons. A feeling that we are in safe hands often helps us to ease off when we consult them for health complications. But with onset of cost cutting measures like outsourcing of crucial tasks to other countries, the question that arises is: “Can we still trust them?” This cartoon definitely does not inspire confidence :(.

Are You Totally Lost?We wish you a wonderful weekend. Stay healthy and have fun :).

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9 Debt Hacks

Filed Under (Investor News) by Admin on 16-06-2010

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Jun 16, 2010: At present, debt is one of the greatest financial problems plaguing our country. Most Americans are struggling with debt and high interest rates charged by creditors. In fact, the first rule towards building a saving is to pay off debts. The second is to avoid debts forever. If we pay off our debts only to take on more, then we are in a catch-22 situation which can get us nowhere near building a healthy savings.

We had outlined a general strategy about how we had determinedly paid off our debts. Today we found a detailed step by step process to pay off debt at fool.com. It covers various scenarios specific to the needs of different people and then outlines a practical approach towards dealing with each situation.

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Direct Deposit - What constitutes one?

Filed Under (Investor News) by Admin on 14-06-2010

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Jun 14, 2010: We often publish bank bonuses that have direct deposit as a mandatory condition to earn the bonus. Recently we received a question from one of our readers regarding the nature of transactions that qualify as a “direct deposit.”

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Small Savings Can Still Save Our Retirement

Filed Under (Investor News) by Admin on 09-06-2010

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Little DropJun 07, 2010: With increasing price of food and gas, it has become a challenge to save a substantial amount of our salaries to fund our retirement. The subprime mortgage fiasco has reduced the market value of our homes. Consequently, unless we have stellar credit records, it is becoming increasingly difficult to get credit these days. Also, with the rise in unemployment, our jobs are also becoming less secure as time passes. For us, Americans, this is one of the most financially challenging times in recent history.

Since the economy is in turmoil, it’s more important for us to contribute some money towards our retirement every month. Even a tiny monthly contribution, can grow into a tidy retirement savings via the power of compounding. Here is an example. Read the rest of this entry »

Mutual Fund SAI - Should I Ask For It?

Filed Under (Investor News) by Admin on 07-06-2010

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Jun 09, 2010: We own multiple mutual funds in our investment portfolio. These mutual funds’ parent companies send us their prospectuses and annual reports on a regular basis. It is mandatory for them to do so. In this context we discovered “SAI.”

What is a Mutual Fund SAI?

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10 Frugal Travel Tips for Your Summer Vacation

Filed Under (Investor News) by Admin on 03-06-2010

Guest Post by HeatherToday we have the pleasure of introducing Heather Johnson through her guest post. Heather is a regular commentator on the subject of credit card types. She welcomes your feedback and potential job inquiries at heatherjohnson2323 at gmail dot com.

10 Frugal Travel Tips for Your Summer VacationJun 02, 2010: The summer is upon us, as evident by the children who were cartwheeling out of school this past Friday. Like many people, you are probably hoping to take a vacation sometime in the coming months. The economy certainly isn’t travel-friendly at the moment, however. Most of us have trouble buying gas for work, let alone a road trip! Below are 10 frugal travel tips that might make a vacation more sensible for your budget.
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Friday Fun - A Hilarious Picture Essay of Colleagues at Work

Filed Under (Investor News) by Admin on 28-05-2010

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May 28, 2010: Today we present a funny picture essay of various personalities at a common work place. Enjoy!

Secretary

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Upto 20% OFF - eBags Coupons, Discounts & Deals

Filed Under (Investor News) by Admin on 16-05-2010

eBagsMay 15, 2010: Today we were shopping at eBags.com for an inexpensive yet light laptop bag. We did find quite a few deals which were within our budget and aesthetically appealing as well. A rare combination indeed!

Kudos to eBags for carrying such a huge collection and providing us with a mammoth number of choices. In the process we discovered some nice deals and promotions. Check them out.

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