Aryn

Many people confuse money market accounts, money market mutual funds, and certificates of deposit. Although all three are considered the safe investments, they are not the same thing. Carefully consider all three before choosing the one that is right for you. In this post, I define each. Money Market Account A money market account, also …

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There has been a lot of talk about the anniversary of the financial collapse this week. Most of it has focused on either the reporters who covered the story or the financial systems that were in trouble. I’m going to get a little more personal and talk about how my life has changed in the …

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At the beginning of January, I set new financial goals for 2009. These goals aren’t quite as grand as our 2008 goals, but they’re still an important step toward our financial future. Though it’s only been a month, we’ve made some progress on several of them: Goal 1: Buy a House We haven’t bought a house yet, …

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