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P.E.P. for the Week of January 24-28, 2010- Adjustment Edition

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As some of you know, one of my goals for 2011 is to become a certified fitness professional. In order to do this I need to take a few courses at our local university. Well, I signed up for 2 of the 3 I need to complete which are to take place this weekend and one other weekend in February. The goal was to be certified by summer.

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I Got A Letter From The IRS; What Now?

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Just recently ago I opened the latest one, which had to do with my 2010 tax return. Somehow they had gotten the idea that I had not reported over $71,350 in income for 2010, and with interest and penalties I now owed them a small fortune. during 2010. Optical scanners are not human eyes and they are not perfect.

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US Presidents and Personal Finance

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million according to All the President’s Money: Where the Obama Invested in 2010. million in 2010 – most of this comes from royalties on his two books (Dreams from My Father, and Audacity of Hope). He earned 1.57 Of course, sales of his books, and hence his royalties most likely increased because he became president!

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Should You Invest In A Rising Market?

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I retired in 2010 (yeah!). In 2010 and 2011 I did get a lot of it re-invested, even though it was rising the whole time. In hindsight, although my personal situation made me desire retirement, it would have been financially more astute to keep working and investing my salary during 2010 and 2011 and 2012. My Predicament.

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What Is National Financial Literacy Month?

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The number of personal bankruptcy filings reached 1,500,000 in 2010, the highest number since 2005, and in 2011, the percentage of total consumer filings increased from 2010 (according to the National Bankruptcy Research Center).

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How to Harness the Power of the Wind For Your Home

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As of 2010, nine U.S. And, venture capital is bullish on renewable energy, investing heavily in 2010. America’s wind power industry jumped 15% in 2010, and manufacturers predict exponential growth throughout the decade. states have enacted policy to streamline the permit process for residential installation. Is Wind Expensive?

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Best of Money – Price is Right Edition

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for the Week of December 6-10, 2010- Money Didn’t Grow on Trees Edition. for Week of November 29- December 3, 2010- Funny Money Quotes Edition. Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #231. Carnival of Money Stories #81-Paring Down for Winter Edition.

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