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Weekly Blog Roundup, One Week to Flight Edition

by Flexo

Here are several interesting articles from the MoneyBlogNetwork and beyond over the past week. Five Cent Nickel: Funding an IRA When You’re Not Sure You Can Afford It Mighty Bargain Hunter: Twelve Bargains That Aren’t Bargains Blueprint for Financial Prosperity: You are a Business, Act Like One! Get Rich Slowly: What to do When Money ... Continue reading this article…

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10 Tips for Buying a Residential Rental Property, Part 1: Buy at the Right Price

by Sasha

This is the first in a ten-part series about residential rental properties based on my experiences. Looking to diversify your investments and take advantage of the current dip in real estate prices? While by no means a passive investment, if you’re up to the challenge, residential rental property ownership can provide not just additional short- ... Continue reading this article…

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Weekly Blog Roundup

by Flexo

Here are some interesting articles from the MoneyBlogNetwork and beyond. MBAs Don’t Prepare Managers for Real-Life Challenges The process of getting an MBA is more about the connections you make than learning how to deal with real-life management problems, apparently. This is true about most degrees. In school you learn fundamental concepts and theories, but ... Continue reading this article…

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11 Best Deals for Spring Shopping

by Flexo

Spring is obviously not the best time to shop for shorts, swimwear, and sandals. Retailers know that they can sell these items for much more than they could other times of the year. Other items can be found at great prices, according to Smart Money Magazine. These products aren’t for everyone, and some seem to ... Continue reading this article…

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Shopping at Kohl’s and Being Granted Discounts

by Flexo

I’ve found Kohl’s to be a good store when it comes to shopping for clothing. They have sales pretty often, and it’s very easy to find bargains. The clothing seems to be of a decent quality, nothing special, and the items I’ve bought have held up well over the past few years. A coworker had ... Continue reading this article…

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Ben Stein: Invest in 2007 or You’ll Regret It!

by Flexo

Before we get started with the details in US News & World Report’s Investing Guide, Ben Stein (actor, speech writer, guru) has some strategies to share with those wondering what to do with their money this year. Here are his thoughts. Dollar? Dollar? Dollar? The decline of the USD will continue as the United States ... Continue reading this article…

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More Articles, Less Time

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Here are some articles I’ll want to personally revisit later, though I can’t promise I’ll devote a blog entry: * 30-year mortgage rate htis 2006 high [CNN] but housing starts are way up [Marketwatch]. * Three myths about foreclosures: A spike is coming, foreclosed houses are huge bargains, and anyone can make money [Money Magazine]. ... Continue reading this article…

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Frugal Hotels?

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As frugalists, we try to save money wherever possible by looking for bargains or cutting corners where plausible. Some hotels are apparently cutting some corners to save money, as well. Marriott International says it’s a growing industry trend to cut back on changing bed sheets every night. [H]otels are explaining the move as an effort ... Continue reading this article…

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