March 2010

Google Going Out of Biz – What Happened?

Why is Google going out of business?

Job Loss – Save Money or Get Out of Debt?

DFA reader Tiffany and her husband are wondering is saving money or repaying debt is the best way to prepare for job loss. Check out my recommendations, and share any advice you have that could help them through this tough situation.

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Debt Reduction and Savings Statement – March 2010

by Matt Jabs

Due to uncertainty in our employment we are changing our strategy from one of hard core debt reduction to one of hard core saving. Check out our March progress and read more about our choice to start hoarding cash!

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DFA Link Rally: Living in America Still Ain’t Half Bad Folks

by Matt Jabs

Despite corporate greed and turbulence in government American’s still have much to celebrate and be thankful for. The suns still shines, the plants still grow, families still love, and God is still in control.

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Considering ETF Investing and Mutual Funds

by Guest Author

ETF investing is a very wise choice in a lot of circumstances, just be careful not to automatically discount mutual funds in favor of ETFs. A guest article from Neal Frankle, a.k.a. “The Wealth Pilgrim.”

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Life Insurance: Term, Permanent, How Much?

by Guest Author

DFA reader Anthony asks what type of life insurance (term or permanent) he should carry and how much. Certified Financial Planner Jeff Rose of GoodFinancialCents.com answers the question.

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DFA Weekly Link Rally: Saving Money to Repay Debt in Lump Sums

by Matt Jabs

We will pay extra principal payments on our two highest rate loans and save all excess in a Debt Repayment Fund for future lump sum debt payments. We are doing this as a hedge against unemployment and a devastated Michigan housing market.

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Taking Action to Meet Our Savings Goal

by Robert Espe

Setting concrete savings goals helps to save money and bolster the necessary motivation to sacrifice and follow through. Come see how we modified our plan to help meet our goals.

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Do You Want a Free Netbook Computer?

by Matt Jabs

Elle from CoupleMoney.com is giving away an Asus Netbook and a kit of accessories to go along with it. Pretty sweet eh? I think so. Enter for your chance to win!

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I Sold My Motorcycle on Craigslist – Tips on Selling

by Matt Jabs

I sold my motorcycle for about half of what I could have gotten. These tips on selling will help you get the most money for your sale.

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Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs)

by Guest Author

Exchange Traded Funds are basically index funds that trade like individual stocks. They’re quite the rage in the investment industry right now. What are they and are they right for you? Let’s take a closer look…

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