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5 Investment Strategies For The Wary Beginner

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

All of these accounts come with tax advantages. Exchange-traded funds are a lot like index funds. However, they trade like stocks on exchanges, rather than operating like a mutual fund (an index fund is a mutual fund). Investing is often seen as a daunting task. After all, many of us think that investing = stock picking.

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Groupon: 9lbs of Organic Coffee $45 Shipped

For the Mommas

On Groupon they have Camano Island Coffee Roasters Organic, Fair Trade Coffee. Tax and shipping included. For $45 you get 3 shipments of 3lbs of coffee. You cannot choose the coffee types, it will be a sampling of types over the three months. It comes out to $5 per lb shipped. Terms: Expires Aug 11, 2011. Online only.

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10 Best Low-Risk Investments In April 2024

Savings Corner

The trade-off, of course, is that in lowering risk exposure, investors are likely to earn lower returns over the long run. Preferred stocks typically trade on a stock exchange like other stocks and need to be analyzed carefully before purchasing.

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Saving Money By Trying to Live a “Pioneer Lifestyle”

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

How to Save Money By Being a Jack of All Trades. I am also capable of shoveling my own snow, cutting my own grass, and a whole multitude of other things, from doing my own taxes to ironing my own shirts. “You’re on to something,&# I admitted. And obviously I was sold on the idea, as now I’m going with it.

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Celebrate World Water Day with World Vision and a Giveaway!

Nicoles Nickels

From the World Vision Gift Catalog, the Royal Silk Scarf is made with luxurious silk, using Fair-Trade practices. Please note your gift is tax-deductible, less the fair market value of $22. The blend of soft colors emulates the purifying qualities of water and the vibrant life that it sustains.

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16 Important Legal Requirements for Starting a Small Business

Savings Corner

This is crucial because it affects your personal liability, what you pay in taxes, and your fundraising ability. Make sure you are paying proper business taxes. Every business owner is legally required to pay taxes. This includes income tax, self-employment taxes, and for some businesses, sales tax.

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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #236 – May 11, 2012

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Companies Exploit International Workers – Lack of Fair Wages posted at Provident Plan , saying, “Learn more about Infosys and why U.S. For most people, contributions to traditional tax-advantaged plans will probably provide a higher net present value over their lifetimes.” PPlan presents U.S.

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