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Finance Reminders Worth Passing On

by Matt Jabs

Ready to take the plunge with ING Direct? Open an account now and earn $25. Solid invest returns and borrowing opportunities with Lending Club. If they suit you, check ‘em out.

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How to Find the Best Financial Planner

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Learning how to become a financial planner is easy, but learning how to help people plan their finances is an entirely different can of peas! Use these tips to hire the right financial planner.

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Considering ETF Investing and Mutual Funds

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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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Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs)

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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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SEP IRA – Contribution Limits and Deadlines

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A SEP IRA allows business owners to make tax-deductible contributions toward employee retirement plans. It is treated and behaves much like a Traditional IRA yet has unique characteristics all its own. Discover SEP IRA contribution limits, deadlines, and more inside…

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The Need to Rethink Retirement

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Besides taking responsibility for our financial future by investing in 401(k)s, Roth IRAs, and all the other choices available, it’s time to rethink what financial retirement is. See how Flexo challenges us to “Rethink Retirement.”

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My Birth as an Investor

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I have begun investing. Yes I still have debt. No I have not abandoned my stance on debt reduction before investing. No I have not slowed my aggressive debt reduction strategy. So what gives? Come find out how and why I recently began investing while still in debt.

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Broker Debt Consolidation for Others – Dave Answered

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In case you haven’t heard, I am offering free debt help. Visit the Ask Matt Jabs page and fill in the form to ask your question… for free! Investment advice for Dave David V. asked: Matt, With the exception of my house in Michigan, I don’t have any outstanding debts. I refuse to invest in [...]

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Roth IRA and Flexible Spending Account deadlines

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End of Year Action Items: If you have not already done so, NOW is the time to open a Roth IRA account. If you do have existing Roth IRAs, be sure to contribute as much as possible before the end of the year. Also, if you participate in an employer sponsored Flexible Spending Account… NOW is the time to discover your remaining balance and spend it before you lose it!

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Lending Club | Free Investment Signup Bonus

by Matt Jabs
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If someone wanted to give you a $40 bill – would you take it? If yes then today is your lucky day!

I recently received $50 to sign up as an investor with Lending Club and am glad to be offering DFA readers a similar opportunity… their current offer is an investor bonus of $40.

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Should I Invest While Still In Debt?

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Investing while still in debt is usually not a wise strategy because it is likely that you are paying more in interest on debt than you would earn in interest on investments. That is not always the case, but it is the most common case.

So is investing while you are in debt ever a good idea?

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