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Econ4U Are Black Friday discounts worth it?
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Black Friday is only a week away, and for avid bargain-hunters, it nearly ranks as a holiday in its own right. Retailers count on the Christmas shopping season to comprise the bulk of their sales for the ...
Econ4U Tuesday Top 5: What to Look for on Your Credit Report
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Today we walk you through the all-important credit report, and what to do if you find inaccurate information on it. Your credit report plays a major role in determining your credit score, so it’s essential to verify that your credit record is in ship-shape.
Econ4U Should we expect to see changes to airline fees in 2010?
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With the holidays approaching, many Americans will find themselves on airplanes en route to family and friends. And with air travel come the constant frustrations of long lines and baggage fines.
Econ4U Tuesday Top 5: Things to Consider Before you get a Mortgage
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Greetings and welcome to this week’s edition of ourTuesday Top 5, our weekly tips post to help you manage your money in five easy steps.
Econ4U Knowing when to convert to a Roth IRA
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Regular readers of personal-finance blogs are well-aware that they should have a Roth IRA, a type of retirement account funded by after-tax dollars that lets your savings grow tax-free. With all their ...
Econ4U Tuesday Top 5: How to Retire as a Millionaire
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Welcome to this week’s edition of ourTuesday Top 5, our new weekly tips post to help you manage your money in five easy steps.
Econ4U Know more about saving. Take the Econ4U Savings Quiz
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Which of the following best describes the power of compound interest with respect to saving in interest-bearing accounts?
Econ4U How well do you understand your paycheck? Take the Econ4U Paycheck Quiz.
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The current federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour. How much should a minimum wage earner expect to earn in annual gross pay working 40 hours a week over 50 weeks?
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In this day of high fashion, it seems almost quaint to speak of an inexpensive pair of faded Levi’s jeans. Indeed, for proof that jeans have moved far beyond their role as the outfit of the working man, check out this Wall Street Journal article on “The Rise of Power Jeans.”
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Imagine you’re standing on a street corner in New York City, hand raised to hail a cab. Two cabs pull up to vie for your business; a beat-up late 60s sub-compact with no air conditioning, and a brand new mid-size sedan, with working air conditioner and an electronic meter.
Econ4U Famous Financial Flubs: Antoine Walker is the latest celebrity athlete in the news over his finances
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Former NBA star Antoine Walker is the latest athlete to serve as a sad reminder of the importance of fiscal discipline.The Boston Globe recently reported that Walker, a 6’9” small forward who made at least $110 million over his 12 years in the NBA, owes more than $4 million to creditors. ...
Econ4U Tuesday Top 5: Five easy steps to help improve your credit score
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Welcome to this week’s edition of Tuesday Top 5, our new weekly tips post to help you manage your money in five easy steps.Do you know what your credit score is? You should:It’s the most important factor in getting a loan. ...
Econ4U Jimmy Choo meets Econ4U
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The clothing company H&M has made a name for itself providing high-fashion clothing at prices that most people can afford. (BTW – I am not paid by H&M; this is what my wife has told me.)
Econ4U A roundup of our most popular blog posts from the last month
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In case you missed them, here are a few of our most popular recent posts. Be sure to check out two of our new recurring themes, the Tuesday Top 5 and Famous Financial Flubs.
