Are you unhap py in your current job? Has the economy forced you to consider a new career? Whatever your reason for seeking out a new path, it's a decision that you can't take lightly. Changing careers can be very stressful, and if you're not careful, very costly. Before you give your two-week notice take […]
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Everyone has a unique situation, and there are no concrete financial numbers that define success, but there are some rules of thumb that can help you gauge your progress. While following these rules won’t guarantee success, they will put you on the right track. How Much Debt Should You Have? Ideally, no debt would be
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Whatever the expenditures are for, if you overspend, you’ll over-borrow. Unless you’re managing ALL your money wisely, you may indirectly be mismanaging your student loans, which will impact your lifestyle for years while you pay them off. Borrow Only What You Need, Only When You Need It Remember: the amount you borrowed is not the
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Everyone has financial needs, but if you’re the parent or guardian of a child with special needs, some unique considerations need to be made. There are a number of legal, medical, and financial issues you should plan for. According to Harry Margolis, a long-time special needs attorney and co-founder of the Academy of Special Needs
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Being single presents some unique financial planning challenges. Whether you’re single by choice, or as a result of a recent breakup or divorce, there are a few things you need to keep in mind when managing money just for yourself. Since you’re the only one earning income and still have bills to pay, you need
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Interview with the man himself: Wes Brown Wesley is a regular Finance Friday contributor on CleverlyChanging.com as well as the owner of W K Brown Financial Services, Inc. which is headquartered in Gaithersburg, MD but also has offices in the Greater Washington, DC area including Bethesda and North Potomac, MD as well as Falls Church,
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Purchasing gas can be expensive, but here are are few ways to get it cheaper. You don’t need to switch to public transportation to cut costs at the pump. There are a few basic things you can do that could considerably save money on gas Keep your car maintained. By keeping up with regular maintenance,
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