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How to Avoid Penalties/Fees on Your Income Tax

By Lisette S

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Tax season is here and many people get hit with penalties/interest that could have been avoided if they carefully reviewed their returns before signing at the bottom. Reviewing your paychecks are just as important because many of the items on ... more »

How to Avoid Renting to a Bad Tenant

By AHermitt

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Renting to a bad tenant can cause an on-going headache. No one wants a tenant who will not keep the unit clean or pay the rent on time. However, it can be difficult to determine whether a tenant is a bad or good. Here are some rules that will ... more »

How to Bank Roll Your Gaming

By rubyzandra

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Like to gamble, but don't like using your own money? Holding good cards all night, but ATM limits prevent you from having the amount of money on the table you would like to have? Not a problem, here's what you do to bank roll your gaming: ... more »

How to Bargain and Haggle...Getting What You Want, Cheap.

By David Sarokin

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Haggling. Bargaining. Discount shopping. Wheedling. Negotiating. Whatever you want to call it, you can save a lot of money, and get quite a rush in the process. It's not something to do only when you travel to foreign lands. In ... more »

How to Be a Savvy Consumer

By eHow Personal Finance Editor

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You work hard for your money. Retailers work equally hard to separate you from it. Being a savvy consumer means looking beyond the sales pitch and assessing the true value of a product... more »

How to Be a Successful Landlord

By eHow Personal Finance Editor

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A rental property can be a profitable business investment if managed effectively. Being a landlord involves numerous financial and legal obligations. Before taking the plunge into real estate investment, consider the various activities you will ... more »

How to Be Prepared for an Economic Downturn or Recession

By Sendblock

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The slowing economy, which began with the collapse of the housing market, could be the beginning of a trend in which things get worse before they get better. If the gross domestic product declines for two or more consecutive quarters, we will be ... more »

How to beat the tax deadline and file your taxes NOW for FREE!

By Momof3infl

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Hurry, tomorrow is the last day to file! This article will help you do it last minute. If you are a procrastinator like me, this will be your savior!.. more »

How to Become Debt-Free

By katiespen

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In a time of credit cards and instant credit, many people are finding themselves in a large amount of debt before their mid-20’s. Mortgages, car loans, and other “necessary” items build debt quickly, before you even realize it! Many people even ... more »

How to Budget for Gift Giving

By Denise Witmer

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Birthday gifts for family and friends and holiday gift giving get very expensive. It can even get way out of hand if you don’t budget for it. It is sad went we make giving things a part of our debt load by using credit. You don’t have to do that ... more »

How to Buy a "Short Sale" House

By Anne Wanchic

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It's a perfect time to buy a great deal in the real estate market. Some sellers are forced to sell their homes without profit. During a "short sale", the home is being sold less than the cost the owners owe for the loan on their home. ... more »

How to Buy a Brand New House

By favefive

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Home buyers have an option to buy an older home or a brand new house. Often, buyers who love to get the latest and greatest of modern amenities that new home builders can offer choose to buy newer homes instead of older ones. Here are some tips ... more »

How to Buy a Holiday Home in Spain

By Garry Crystal, eHow UK

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The dream of being able to buy a holiday home in Spain may seem just that to some people, but if the process is broken down into steps it may not seem such a pie in the sky idea. Many people buy a holiday home in Spain with the idea of letting ... more »

How to Buy a Home After Bankruptcy

By eHow Personal Finance Editor

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Whether it's our own bad choices or something completely out of our control, declaring bankruptcy is not the end of the world. Buying a home afterwards is not out of the question. It usually takes about two years after filing... more »

How to Buy a House in 7 Easy Steps

By eHow Personal Finance Editor

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Buying a house is very frustrating. With all the other buyers out there, and not knowing what the seller wants, sometimes it can seem impossible. Knowing what to expect before buying a home, and understanding the process can speed things up, and ... more »

How to Buy a Multi-Unit Building

By eHow Personal Finance Editor

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Build your nest egg and net worth by investing in a multi-unit building. Unless you are a commercial investor, most folks buy residential multi-unit buildings. A multi-unit building is more than one family residing in the same building and can be ... more »

How to Buy a Vacation Home With Friends or Partners

By eHow Personal Finance Editor

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If you can't afford to buy a vacation home or time-share on your own, pairing up with a friend or partner may allow you to have your own little piece of paradise!.. more »

How to Buy an Extended Warranty

By eHow Personal Finance Editor

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Whereas a warranty is included in the price of a product, you pay extra for an extended warranty or service contract. Will you need this additional coverage?.. more »

How to Buy Beauty Products on a Budget

By eHow Personal Finance Editor

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Keeping current with fashion and beauty trends is expensive. Everyone likes to look their best, but not everyone has the funds to keep up with the latest looks. Not to worry. There are a few steps you can take to help you buy beauty products on a ... more »

How to buy call or put option (go long)

By optionmaster

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If you want to profit from sudden stock or index rise or fall and you do not want to commit large sums of money to buy stock or sell it short, consider purchase of Call or Put options instead. As an option buyer, your profit potential is ... more »

How to Buy From a Fund Supermarket

By eHow Personal Finance Editor

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If you're looking to create an investment portfolio with a little variety, your best bet may be to buy from a fund supermarket. These brokerage firms offer investors the opportunity to purchase funds from a wide range of fund families in one ... more »

How to Buy Gold

By eHow Personal Finance Editor

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Experienced investors have long known that gold can be a solid investment choice. It's stable in times of worldwide uncertainty, or when the economy is bad. Used correctly, it can be an effective component of a diversified investment portfolio, ... more »

How to Buy Health Insurance

By eHow Personal Finance Editor

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‘Health is wealth,’ as they say. However, in today’s day and age, buying health insurance is as important as staying fit. Healthcare services are very expensive. Without health insurance you could find yourself struggling for years to pay off ... more »

How to Buy High Quality Items on a Small Budget

By sdwriter68

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Getting that designer blouse or perfume is not out of reach on a small budget. Following are some tips to help you buy high quality items on a small budget... more »

How to Buy Homeowner's Insurance

By eHow Personal Finance Editor

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Homeowner's insurance protects you against the loss of personal property and possessions. Homeowners are required to have this kind of insurance before getting a home loan. However, there is more to consider than just the cost of coverage when ... more »