This is Just The Beginning If you have an auto, you just cannot rest, thinking that it will run all the time. Auto repair and maintenance are the two most important things you need to follow. You must always look to have your car in good shape. Paying a visit to the repair shop only when ...

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More of the same Small positive signs of a slow recovery continued last quarter as the service sector of the economy grew slightly, primarily due to holiday sales. The climb was almost negligible, so few jobs were created. Most of the growth involved calling laid-off employees back to work or replacing positions that had been cut. ...

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Difficult times in the recession A new concern in the post-recessionary market is financial procrastination. Many consumers had a difficult time managing their budgets during the economic downturn of 2008/2009. Mary Casey of Los Angeles, California, said, “We were aggressive savers, but once my husband lost his job, we had to use every last resource we ...

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Writing Your Money: The Missing Manual has been intense. I’ve spent a ton of time researching personal finance topics ranging from buying a car to funding a 401(k) to the relationship between money and happiness. My research has reinforced some of my convictions (index funds are the best investment for 99% of personal investors, for ...

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Get started with debt management today [caption id="" align="alignright" width="250" caption="Photo: squidoo.com/number-meanings"][/caption]Getting in to debt can be easy. Debt adds up quickly, no matter if it comes from loans, credit cards, or mortgages. Managing debt is about more than just paying off the cash that you owe - it is also about managing your money. Taking ...

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