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3 Keys to Successful Investing

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Many people in 2008 sold when the market was at its lowest point and then missed out on the gains of one of the longest rebounds in stock market history. By having a monthly contribution already accounted for in your budget, your investments don’t have to be an afterthought, and you can have confidence in your financial plan.

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Patrice Washington Is Redefining Wealth By Scaling Joy

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The crash of the housing market in 2008 and subsequent recession decimated her business, leaving her on welfare and food stamps and—eventually—sitting across from a generous Harvey who offered to create a job with the sole purpose of helping her get back on her feet. And it was gone overnight. I thought, This is a dream! When can I start?

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What Is Zero-Based Budgeting?

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Instead of creating a traditional budget, many individuals are opting for an old-school method called zero-based budgeting. For zero-based budgeting to work, its subscribers must be utterly committed to accountability. If you’re not ready to assign a purpose to every dollar you spend, this budget isn’t for you.

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Small Business World News Round-up – 2009/12/15

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Canadian small business confidence slowly improving : Small business confidence in the Canadian economy is improving but it suggests that although the recovery is proceeding its pace is gradual. Businesses in Newfoundland & Labrador, New Brunswick, British Columbia and Alberta are the most optimistic for the coming year.

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Small Business World News Round-up - 2009/11/03

The Small Business Blog

Business cuts back on training and hours in bid to hang onto staff : A new survey by the Australian Industry Group has revealed that a third of companies are planning to cut their training budgets in the next 12 months, as entrepreneurs fight… India Inc’s business confidence surges, says CII : The business confidence of India Inc.

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Small Business World News Round-up – 209/11/24

The Small Business Blog

Rewriting bank regulations will hurt small businesses : In the typical fashion, Congress is now attempting to solve a “crisis&# by creating a new government agency with an unlimited budget and almost unlimited regulatory powers. 2010 may be no better. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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Good to Great: 6 Tips for the Journey from Health to Strength

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In fact, health care costs in general have been rising sharply for many years, as they continue to consume a larger share of our budgets. To shift from blindly accepting health to confidently choosing strength is to go from waiting for it to rain to having an ever-present reservoir to draw upon. Reboot, reset, rejuvenate.

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