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4 Ways to Profit in Our Unstable Economy

4 Ways to Profit in Our Unstable Economy

It was a bit of a bleak week‚ wasn’t it? Oil prices hit record highs at $106‚ the stock market continued to stumble‚ and Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke declared the mortgage mess is likely to continue. No kidding!

The silver lining in all this? All of these events can be linked to the falling dollar‚ and you can actually profit from a weak dollar without putting your money at risk. We’ll give you the four best moves to make now‚ as well as three strategies you should stay away from

 

 Ken and Daria
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Should You Buy a House in Foreclosure Video

Should You Buy a House in Foreclosure?

Foreclosures continue to skyrocket and are now at all-time highs. More than 900‚000 people are in the process of losing their homes. It’s very sad‚ but we have tips to help if you’re facing foreclosure. If you’re not‚ you may be wondering whether a foreclosure can give you a real bargain on a house. We’ve heard this question a lot lately‚ and it’s especially important right now. This is one area where you have to be extremely careful. Watch our brand new video for our advice. I (Ken here) will take you through three important steps to make sure you don’t get burned in the process.

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I home school my 12 year old. Are any of our supplies‚ textbooks‚ etc. tax deductible?

Generally speaking‚ they are not deductible unless you turn homeschooling into a business‚ i.e.‚ educating other children‚ too. But homeschooling is a tricky business regulations-wise. Check the MANY details at www.homeschool.com.
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Twice as Nice

Cartoonist Kin Hubbard once said‚ "The safest way to double your money is to fold it over once and put it in your pocket." Well‚ that’s one way to do it!

Another is the Rule of 72. Here’s how it works. You divide 72 by the rate of return on your investment. For example‚ if you earned 8% a year on your investments‚ you would double your money in 9 years. Easy‚ huh? But the key is to start now and save whatever you can! The calculators on Dolans.com are designed to help you track your financial goals‚ whatever they may be. Click here and plug in your numbers to see how quickly you can double your money … no folding required!


Social Security 101 Social Security 101
Most Baby Boomers – ourselves included! – aren’t 100% sure that Social Security will be around for their whole retirement. What we are sure about is that it’s not going anywhere anytime soon‚ so you need to understand how it works for you or a loved one. Take our crash course in Social Security basics to learn when you can retire‚ what benefits to expect and more.




How to Change Financial Brokerage Firms How to Change Financial Brokerage Firms
Did you know that investors switch brokerage firms more than 17‚000 times a day? That’s a lot of switching‚ and it can happen for any number of reasons. If you’re unhappy with your broker‚ don’t let the seemingly daunting task of switching firms keep your money somewhere you don’t want it to be. Here are three easy steps to help make the often-bumpy transition to another broker go smoothly.




Listen Up‚ Ladies: 10 Steps to Financial Success Listen Up‚ Ladies: 10 Steps to Financial Success
Having a firm grasp on money matters is particularly important for women‚ especially in today’s economy‚ so I (Daria here) put together a simple‚ but effective‚ plan for your financial success. But trust me‚ you men will learn a thing or two as well! Click here for my 10-step guide‚ including my #1 piece of advice for long-term profits.




An Often Overlooked Way to Pay for College An Often Overlooked Way to Pay for College
If you’re having trouble qualifying for scholarships or financial aid‚ there is an alternative source you may be over-looking – trusts. Setting up a trust in your child’s name may be a smart way to save for college expenses without getting hit hard by taxes. Click here to learn what type of trust is best‚ and how to maintain control of the money while meeting your child’s educational goals.