Posts for Own The Dollar


Ten Times In Your Life To Hire Someone To Do Your Taxes For You

From Own The Dollar
March 15, 2010 at 9:00 am
This is the last year that I am doing my taxes by myself. I take pride in being able to file my taxes and prepared the forms myself. But, those days are behind me now I realize. ... (more)

The Top Ten Dumbest Versions of the Classic Monopoly Board Game

From Own The Dollar
March 14, 2010 at 9:00 am
I remember that there used to only be one version of the classic Hasbro board game, Monopoly. Now, it seems that they have a Monopoly version for every hobby, profession, and sports ... (more)

Nine Ways to Change Your Spending Habits

From Own The Dollar
March 13, 2010 at 9:00 am
This is a guest post from the folks over at VoucherCodes.co.uk, a British coupon website. Believe it or not, Own The Dollar is very popular over in the United Kingdom as you can ... (more)

Teaching Kids About Money May Be Our Most Important Job As Parents

From Own The Dollar
March 12, 2010 at 9:00 am
Most parents think the “birds and the bees” talk will be the hardest conversations that they have with their children. But, equally as difficult and complex, is the discussion ... (more)

Five Reasons To Not Bet The Farm On Gold

From Own The Dollar
March 11, 2010 at 10:29 am
The lure of gold is everywhere these days. With the price of gold hovering around $1,300 per ounce, everyone and their brother is rethinking whether or not they should be investing ... (more)

Help Your Monthly Budget and Save Money On Your Electric Bill

From Own The Dollar
March 10, 2010 at 9:00 am
Have you ever had an electric bill that was higher than you were expecting? I tend to cringe every time I get the bill in the mail from my electric company. I have no idea what ... (more)

Our Conversation With Our Kids About Money – What We Have Been Teaching Them

From Own The Dollar
March 9, 2010 at 9:00 am
Hi – this is Mr Credit Card from www.askmrcreditcard.com. Today, I going to write a guest post about what my son has been asking me about the money and the conversations ... (more)

Trying To Time The Stock Market Can Be Very Costly

From Own The Dollar
March 8, 2010 at 9:00 am
The S&P 500 index returned an average of 8% per year from 1998 to 2008. According to a study conducted by the research firm, Dalbar, investors only averaged 2% annually from ... (more)

Consider Boosting Your Income Instead of Cutting Costs When Times Are Tough

From Own The Dollar
March 5, 2010 at 9:00 am
A lot of people who are feeling the tightening of their wallets usually think about ways to cut costs. Can you do without premium cable? Can you stop eating out or cut it down ... (more)

Rebalance Your Investment Portfolio and Asset Allocation Every Year

From
March 3, 2010 at 1:20 pm

I have to admit that I have not rebalanced my investment portfolio in years. I always seem to forget to mark a date on the calendar to look at my asset allocations and the balance

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Three Things That The Earthquake In Haiti Reminds Me About Personal Finance

From Own The Dollar
March 1, 2010 at 9:00 am
I usually do not talk too much about the specifics about my personal life, but I wanted to take just a minute to thank everyone for their support and patience while I was helping ... (more)

My February 2010 Lending Club Performance Update – Earning a 15% Annual Rate of Return

From Own The Dollar
February 26, 2010 at 9:00 am
As of today, I’m enjoying a 15.4% annualized return on twenty different loans with Lending Club.  Lending Club is an awesome peer to peer lending investment website where you ... (more)

Your Stockbroker May Not Be Your Friend

From
February 24, 2010 at 9:00 am

Many investors still rely on a stockbroker to help them invest their money in individual stocks and mutual funds. It is very important to understand how these brokers earn their

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Low Expenses and Mutual Fund Fees Make A Huge Difference In Investing Success

From
February 22, 2010 at 9:00 am

Lets face it…most actively traded mutual funds are pretty much the same. There is a herd mentality. It does not pay for a mutual fund manager or the mutual fund’s parent company

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How Do You Start To Rebuild Your Financial Life After Problems Arise?

From Own The Dollar
February 19, 2010 at 9:00 am
How do you start to rebuild your financial life after it has been ruined by a recession, identity theft, medical hardship, divorce, or a host of other problems that may come your ... (more)

Invest In Stocks Instead of Bonds and US Treasuries For Better Rates of Return

From Own The Dollar
February 17, 2010 at 9:00 am
I am not a big fan of bonds and bond mutual funds, but I am not like most people though. While I understand the benefits of bonds to diversify an investment portfolio, they should ... (more)

My Experience With Sharp USA Big Screen Television and Its Warranty

From Own The Dollar
February 15, 2010 at 9:00 am
I waited years and years to buy a big, flat screen TV. I had to beg and plead with my wife to buy a new television. There was a huge negotiation on every conceivable aspect of ... (more)

Now Is Not The Time To Quit Investing For Retirement

From Own The Dollar
February 12, 2010 at 9:00 am
Many people are very discouraged from investing after our latest bear market and subsequent recession that followed. Now, the markets are slowly starting to pick up steam. We have ... (more)

Keep Your Medical Expenses Low With A Focus On Saving

From Own The Dollar
February 10, 2010 at 9:00 am
With medical costs constantly on the rise, it is essential for you, even if you are fully insured, to make sure you are getting the best treatment without having to spend money ... (more)

Things To Consider When Giving Your Child His First Allowance

From Own The Dollar
February 8, 2010 at 9:00 am
When is the right time to start giving your child an allowance and how are you going to teach him the best way to save or spend the money he or she receives? If you are used to ... (more)

How To Plan A Great Valentine’s Day and Give Gifts On A Budget

From Own The Dollar
February 5, 2010 at 9:00 am
For many men, hearing the words “Valentine’s Day” strikes fear in the heart. Valentine’s Day is now synonymous with buying lots of presents, ordering flowers, or making ... (more)

The Five Greatest Investors, Financial Thinkers, and Money Managers of All Time

From Own The Dollar
February 3, 2010 at 9:00 am
There have been some incredible financial minds in America.  But, who is the best?  Who has contributed more than any others?  Who are the greatest investors, financial thinkers, ... (more)

My January 2010 Lending Club Performance Update – Earning a 15.4% Annual Rate of Return

From Own The Dollar
February 1, 2010 at 9:00 am
As of today, I’m enjoying a 15.41% annualized return on my investments with Lending Club spread over 19 loans.  Lending Club is the awesome peer to peer lending investment ... (more)

Be On The Look Out For Your W-2 Today, January 31st

From Own The Dollar
January 31, 2010 at 8:00 am
The W-2 Form, which is also called the “Wage and Tax Statement”, is used in the United States as an information return to report wages paid to employees and the taxes withheld ... (more)

Seven Simple Tips to Save Money on Health Care Costs

From Own The Dollar
January 29, 2010 at 9:00 am
Money is tight now as everyone knows. And, with rising health care costs, it is difficult to find ways to cut back especially on necessities. But, here are seven tips for saving ... (more)