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5 Smart Money Hacks to Help You Budget for the Holidays

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With the economy making everyone extra cautious about spending , I really wanted to give myself the gift of not worrying about money this holiday season. Consider it my gift to you, my fellow budgeters. I honestly love gift-shopping. They also double as a kind of mini gift to yourself when you file your tax return in April.

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Do I Need to Buy Life Insurance?

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Others say to multiply your annual salary by the number of years you have before retirement. Store the policy documents securely, along with the rest of your estate plan and financial details, in a fireproof file box or other safe place. To calculate how much insurance to buy, some experts recommend multiplying your salary by eight.

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Things You Can Do As A Small Business Owner To Limit Your Tax Liability

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Also, a business owner with a limited liability company gets to avoid double taxation as well as enjoy easy tax filing. Have A Retirement Plan. As an entrepreneur whose aim is to limit tax deductions contributing to a retirement plan is a good idea. Contribute To A Charity Organization.

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The What, Who and How of Outsourcing… So You Can Let Go

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When Harry Hecht, an Orlando, Florida-based mentor with SCORE—originally named the Service Corps of Retired Executives—encounters business owners who are reluctant to outsource, he has them track their time. “I But others have a hard time letting go of any tasks, for various reasons. Some tasks are easy to do but also easy to hand off.

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21 Tips for Job Hunting - A Comprehensive Strategy

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In instances where people have directly helped me get a job by making an important introduction or went out of their way for me, I will give a gift, if appropriate. The timing of the gift is also crucial. When I got promoted, I actually gave a gift to the person who got me my first job at the company.