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How to Achieve Your Financial Goals (tips from the achievers)

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” But here’s the deal, many of these people have had challenges and tough circumstances, and more often than not, money wasn’t handed to them. Once the goals are set, they focus on one step at a time and communicating regularly. Save for emergencies. Read: How to Build your Emergency Fund.

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Carnival of Personal Finance #384 – Time for a Laugh Edition

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They aren’t concerned about the latest deal, craze or freebie. I am a big believer in communicating. Specifically, how important emergency fund planning was for a couple with a veterinary emergency at their home.” People there only have what they use and need and you know what…they are happy!!

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Yakezie Carnival October 16, 2011- Growth Edition

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Invest it Wisely: Steve Jobs: Entrepreneur and Capitalist Extraordinaire On Wednesday, the world lost a great entrepreneur and capitalist, a man whose creativity and genius sparked an entire industry and changed the face of computing and communication forever. Personal Finance Whiz : What Is An Emergency Fund?

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How to Place A Stock Order

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Your job is secure, your emergency fund is in place and you are diligently saving for retirement. For years, as a novice, I used Merrill Lynch and while my broker did a great deal to educate me about stocks and bonds, he never mentioned that I could set the price at which I wanted to buy or sell my stock!