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3, ISSUE 5 • SEPTEMBER, 2010
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The nation's unemployment woes are serious and well-documented. But there are states where unemployment is low and opportunity is high. Most of these are states with small populations and diverse economies.
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3, ISSUE 4 • AUGUST, 2010
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A significant number of Americans, even in the highest income brackets, won't have enough money to support them 10 or 20 years into retirement, according to a study by the Employee Benefit Research Institute.
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3, ISSUE 3 • JULY, 2010
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If you are like many people, the heartbreaking scenes from the huge oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico have made you anxious to do your part to reduce the nation's oil dependency. There are some things you can do to cut your own use of oil.
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3, ISSUE 3 • JULY, 2010
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In the good old days, when you wanted tomatoes or some green beans, you walked out to the garden and picked them. Now you can have farm-fresh food, even if you don't have a farm.
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3, ISSUE 2 • JUNE, 2010
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Your credit card can be the easiest and safest way to pay for things when you travel abroad. However, there are things you can do to ensure that you don't pay more than you have to.
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3, ISSUE 2 • JUNE, 2010
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Although most experts agree that the U.S. economy is strengthening, it is strengthening more quickly in some places than in others. The editors of Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine have identified the 10 U.S. cities that offer the best economic opportunities over the next decade.
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3, ISSUE 1 • MAY, 2010
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You plan a second honeymoon or a family trip to Europe, and you make the necessary reservations and put down deposits. But what if you can't go? Can you get your money back?
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3, ISSUE 1 • MAY, 2010
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Healthcare reform caused heated debate and considerable hyperbole on both sides of the aisle in Congress. Now that the bill has become law, what does it mean for you and your family?
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2, ISSUE 12 • APRIL, 2010
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Making your home more energy-efficient can save money in the long run, but it can be a big expense upfront. The federal government, as well as state and local governments and utilities, have programs to ease the pain of going green.
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2, ISSUE 12 • APRIL, 2010
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Many teens start looking for summer work long before the season arrives. How can your child find a job that will be safe, interesting and at least reasonably profitable?
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2, ISSUE 10 • FEBRUARY, 2010
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After a year in 2009 that saw the market go way down and then bounce way back, we plan to do what we have always done: Act cautiously, with a focus on finding good investments at a fair price.
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2, ISSUE 10 • FEBRUARY, 2010
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The tragedy in Haiti has tapped the compassion of Americans, but it also has tapped the avarice of Internet scammers and identity thieves. Here are some things to watch out for to stay safe on the Net.
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2, ISSUE 8 • DECEMBER, 2009
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Holiday tipping and gifting can be confusing in the best of times. In economic times like these, it really can make you feel like Scrooge. Here's some guidance for spreading the cheer.
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2, ISSUE 7 • NOVEMBER, 2009
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From the moment you first gazed into the face of your newborn, you promised that you would always protect and care for that child. But what if you are not around to keep your promise? A trust can help keep it for you.
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2, ISSUE 6 • OCTOBER, 2009
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You notice odd charges on your credit card bill, or you start getting bills for things you did not buy. You may be the victim of identity theft. How can you protect yourself, and what do you do if it happens to you?
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2, ISSUE 5 • SEPTEMBER, 2009
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Air fares are one of the best travel bargains, but they still can add up, especially if you are buying more than one ticket. And besides, who doesn't want to save some money when they can? Here are some ways to pare your fare.
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2, ISSUE 4 • AUGUST, 2009
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If your portfolio is suffering from the global economic crisis, you are not alone: The recession has resulted in a precipitous decrease in the number of millionaires worldwide
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2, ISSUE 3 • JULY, 2009
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The difficulties of the recession are many and real. But, as so often happens, there is also a bright side: If you have money to spend, this might be a good time to buy some big-ticket items
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1 , ISSUE 11 • MARCH, 2009
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Online banks don't offer coffee and cookies in the lobby, because there is no lobby. But you don't have to wait for a teller, and you may get higher interest rates, better terms and lower fees.
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1, ISSUE 9 • JANUARY, 2009
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You probably named a beneficiary when you enrolled in a retirement plan or bought life insurance. But if you don't make sure your beneficiary forms are up to date, you could end up hurting the people you meant to help.
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1, ISSUE 5 • SEPTEMBER, 2008
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Businesspeople are always looking for ways to expand their business in the most cost-effective way possible. A networking group can fill this need -- as long as it does not grow to take up more time than it is worth.
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1, ISSUE 3 • JULY, 2008
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Although the phrase is thrown around a lot, it is not often you find an actual win-win situation. But you really can get better value, keep your family safer and healthier, and help save the planet, all by taking a trip to the local farmer's market or food co-op.
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1, ISSUE 2 • JUNE, 2008
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If you already have or are just planning to start you own business, you know that you are looking not only for financial opportunities, but also for an opportunity to create the kind of life you want. Fortune Small Business magazine has released a list of the best places in the United States to live and start a business
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1, ISSUE 1 • MAY, 2008
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An ethical will allows you to share your values and life philosophy, as well as your personal story, with the people who are most important to you. And in the process, it may help you understand yourself a little better.
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