Michael on October 2nd, 2008
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Over a year ago, I published the Top 40 Introductory Financial Planning Strategies.  At times like these, it’s important to revisit a few.  Here’s Strategy # 37:
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Many people are unable to invest because they are intimidated by the prospect of making investment choices. Whether they have an exceptionally low risk tolerance or [...]

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Michael on September 30th, 2008
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You: You’re in the WSJ Sunday, but you wait until today to tell me?  Why did you wait so long?
Well, with the Internet it’s not like the article went anywhere – you can still view it.  Besides, the content of the article is timeless.
You: What’s it about?
Not willing to click on that link yet, [...]

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Michael on September 5th, 2008
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From September 8 to September 12, you can receive a free copy of Beyond Paycheck to Paycheck.
You: Already sounds like a scam.
It’s not.
You: Do I have to sign up for some monitoring service and then remember to cancel it in 30 days?

No.
You: Oh, how about it’s free along with a purchase of $100 or more [...]

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Michael on August 28th, 2008
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Yesterday, I was provided the opportunity to post at the ever-popular Gen X Finance blog. Timed for the political conventions, I asked Who Pays More Taxes? Rich or Poor? Of course, there is no one simple answer to the question, which therefore, leads the topic wide open for some intelligent debate. What do [...]

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It’s all relative. I now sit here 34,000 feet above upstate New York, having left an hour late out of Boston . . .

You: You have an Internet connection up there? Fancy!
No, I don’t have an Internet connection on the plane. My private jet is in the shop. Next to my time [...]

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Michael on December 28th, 2007
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If you need a book before the end of the year and already have a mastercard, check out this deal at barnesandnoble.com
Looking for book suggestions? Here’s one to consider.

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