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The Biggest Financial Mistakes to Avoid in Your 20s

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Soaring food prices: grocery prices have increased by 25% over the past four years. In the long run, this ignorance is bliss mentality only leads to more problems, whether it’s mounting credit card debt or puny retirement funds. However, not all advice on social media is good advice—nor is it applicable to everyone.

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The Biggest Financial Mistakes to Avoid in Your 20s

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Soaring food prices: grocery prices have increased by 25% over the past four years. In the long run, this ignorance is bliss mentality only leads to more problems, whether it’s mounting credit card debt or puny retirement funds. However, not all advice on social media is good advice—nor is it applicable to everyone.

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30 New Year’s Resolution Ideas to Make 2024 Healthier, Happier & More Secure

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Save more for retirement. Increase contributions to retirement accounts such as your 401(k) or IRA. Regularly review and update insurance policies to ensure adequate coverage at the best price. Calculate your monthly income, track your spending, determine your goals and priorities and develop a plan to manage your expenses.

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How to Boost Online Sales

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Social proof: To build rapport with new customers , establish that you are trustworthy. Prominently display testimonials from happy customers, praise from experts in your industry, press mentions, social media followings (such as the number of Twitter followers) or awards. Quiz: Help customers pinpoint their needs.

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More on Social Shopping - Groupon

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» May 03, 2010 More on Social Shopping - Groupon In follow-up to last week's post on social shopping I wanted to spend a bit more time on Groupon.    Social shopping is a form of social networking where consumers and/or retailers aggregate and share information about products, prices and deals.

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Top Ten Small Business Trends for 2012

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  Others will become independent because they have no other job options, and/or financial pressure to continue working beyond traditional retirement age.    It also increases their ability to aggressively compete on price.    Technology Trends.   Smartphones, Tablets and the Cloud Oh My! . 

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1 in 8 Consumers Forecasted to Cut or Eliminate Cable TV in 2010

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  The main driver for this shift is price.  Cable and satellite viewers pay an average of $71 per month, and they receive an annual price hike of 5%, according to research firm Centris. This prevents automated programs from posting comments. Having trouble reading this image? View an alternate.

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