Ken & Daria Dolan's Smart Money Moves
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image How to Profit From a Weak Dollar
Someone queue the limbo music because the theme song for the almighty dollar seems to be ìHow Low Can You Go!î We could spend the next 10 minutes rattling off all the reasons why thatís a bad thing, but letís be positive for just a moment, shall we?
Let’s talk about 4 strategies to protect your portfolio and boost your profits despite the weak dollar.

Ken and Daria
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Should I Rent or Buy in Today’s Crumbling Housing Market?

Home prices plunged another 5% in October, the biggest year-over-year drop on record…and we think it will continue to get worse before it gets better. So, if you are looking for a house in the midst of such an unstable real estate market, is it better to rent or buy? We just made this exact decision for ourselves. Find out what we did and let us help you make the right choice. Play Now.

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Listen Up, Ladies!

Better watch out, fellas, the ladies of Dolans.com are brushing up on their money smarts! They came in droves and made Daria’s guide to what women need to know about their finances one of the most viewed articles on Dolans.com.

If you missed it, click here to read it now and take the first step toward individual financial success. (You men could learn a thing or two from it as well!)

 
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Holiday Trivia!

Hi, everyone…this is Ken. I love the holidays. I also enjoy stumping friends with holiday trivia.

So I thought I might try to stump you and all our new Dolans.com friends with two holiday trivia questions.

If you are the first to send the right answer to either question to dolans@dolans.com, I will personally call you to congratulate you!

Are you ready? Here we go!

  1. Eggnog was first consumed in what U.S. city? Submit Answer
  2. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer was originally created as a promotion for what department store? Submit Answer

 Good luck … I may be calling you!


image How to Shop for Super Deals
at Outlet Stores
Holiday shopping is in full swing, and so are the outrageous prices! I (Daria here) love shopping at outlet stores for great deals. Check out my tricks for making sure you are getting the best-quality items AND the best bang for your buck.




image Turn $50 into $1,000,000!
No, we aren’t making that up. Use our handy calculator to see for yourself how saving just a small amount each month will add up to big bucks when you retire.




image Gain Control of Out-of-Control Spending
All of us tend to over indulge during the holidays – a few too many cookies, a little too much eggnog – but we pay the price when we step on the scale come January! Holiday spending is the same way. Buying all those presents feels good now, but unwrapping that fat credit card bill is painful. If you need help wrestling your debt to the ground, we’ve got just the place to turn.




image 3 Ways to Protect Your Money
From Harm
Sad as it is, your goodwill and charitable spirit this time of year have scammers rubbing their hands with glee. Here are our top 3 tips to avoid getting taken.




image How to Sell Your Home
When Homes Aren’t Selling
Existing home sales fell AGAIN in October to a record low. That’s pretty depressing news if you’re trying to sell your home. Here are our best tips to help you sell your home in this crummy market.