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Investment Methods

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

This was prior to internet days, so he had stacks and stacks of Wall Street Journals in his closet and did most of the charting by hand (although he was trying to learn the Basic programming language to do his charts on a very early computer.) Instead, they had to be sold within the 401K and the proceeds reinvested in the IRA.

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Saving Tips & Free Crediting Monitoring

For the Mommas

Saving more (52%), spending less (19%) and paying off debt (19%). Have more money automatically withdrawn from your paycheck and put in your 401k. According to the Wall Street Journal, 88% of resolutions fail, so the key here is to set small, achievable goals that add up to a whole lot of savings. Paying Off Debt.

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4 Financial Lessons Your Parents Forgot to Teach You

Saving Cents With Sense

With PNC reporting that the average 20-something faces $45,000 in debt, and Generation Opportunity finding a 15.9 According to The Wall Street Journal, the sooner you start saving, the less you have to sock away every year. This is especially important if you get a 401K match from your employer, as that’s free money.

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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The Wisdom Journal tells us how we can avoid 57 tax mistakes. Reducing Debt. Not Made of Money shares with us some tips on how to stay motivated at paying off our debt. I had to remind myself that being debt free was the first step to fulfilling my dreams. Sounds pretty great to me. Who are they? Interesting question.

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