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#500 Expedia Vs. Orbitz: Comparing The Rewards

Author: Daniel Davis

Travel a lot? If you do, maybe you use one of the online travel sites to book. Like credit cards, travel sites offer rewards points as an incentive to stay loyal. Two of the biggest players in the online travel business are Expedia and Orbitz. Their programs are more different than you might imag... see more

#499 Serial Entrepreneurs Venture And Venture Again

Author: Matthew Smith

There are entrepreneurs, and then there are serial entrepreneurs. The process of coming up with a business idea and successfully implementing it involves risk. It's difficult to accurately gauge the market and the competitive landscape, come up with a successful business idea, hire the right peop... see more

#497 Why Saving Money Is Important

Author: Matthew Jackson

If you don't earn much and you can barely pay your bills, the idea of saving money might seem laughable. When you only have $5 left at the end of the month, why even bother to try saving? Because everyone has to start somewhere, and if you work at it, your financial situation is likely to improve... see more

#490 How Much Money Do You Need to Retire in India?

Author: Jacob Davis

The benefits of retiring in India can be abundant but the effort required can be exhausting. For those with ties with India, retirement to the subcontinent is a relatively simple endeavor; for everyone else, there are significant administrative obstacles. (For an overall look at the advantages a... see more

#486 The Dangers of Using Your Retirement to Pay for Your Child’s College

Author: Ethan Smith

As parents, you want to help your child succeed, no matter the costs. However, one of those costs should not be your retirement. According to a 2014 Sallie Mae survey, 7% of families dipped into their retirement to help foot the costs for college. This trend is growing in popularity, but that doe... see more

#483 Countries With The Highest & Lowest Corporate Tax Rates (AAPL, IBM)

Author: Jacob Smith

The United States has the second-highest corporate tax rate in the world at 40%; it's second only to United Arab Emirates' rate of 55%. Moreover, the U.S. corporate tax rate has increased in recent years while rates across the globe have declined — the worldwide rate stands at 22.6%, down from ... see more

#480 Save $30,000 For A Home Down Payment In 5 Months

Author: Christopher Taylor

Before tackling mortgage interest rates, home maintenance costs and utilities, every home buyer must first gather the funds for a mortgage loan down payment. The typical mortgage lifespan lasts 15 to 30 years, but for most house hunters looking to secure a home loan, those terms sound more like t... see more

#466 How Motif Investments Works: Risks & Rewards

Author: Andrew Jackson

As robo-advisors like Betterment and Wealthfront shape alternative investment in the digital age, Motif Investing has emerged as yet another player in the space. Motif has developed unique financial products called motifs that are similar to the low-cost exchange-traded funds offered by the afore... see more

#464 Five Distinct Features of Medicare Advantage

Author: Ethan Smith

Once a year, in the Open Enrollment Period (Oct. 15 to Dec. 7) all seniors in Medicare have the option to switch from Original Medicare to another option known as Medicare Advantage.Unlike traditional Medicare, where the government program acts as your insurer, Medicare Advantage benefits ... see more

#450 IRA Accounts With No Minimum Deposit For 2015

Author: Christopher Harris

When it comes to saving for retirement, every little bit helps. Fortunately, if a little is all you can afford this year, you have more investment choices than ever. Here are three ways to start an Individual Retirement Account with no initial outlay, or a very small one.Government-Sponsored ... see more

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#500 Expedia Vs. Orbitz: Comparing The Rewards

Author: Daniel Davis

#499 Serial Entrepreneurs Venture And Venture Again

Author: Matthew Smith

#497 Why Saving Money Is Important

Author: Matthew Jackson

#490 How Much Money Do You Need to Retire in India?

Author: Jacob Davis

#486 The Dangers of Using Your Retirement to Pay for Your Child’s College

Author: Ethan Smith

#483 Countries With The Highest & Lowest Corporate Tax Rates (AAPL, IBM)

Author: Jacob Smith

#480 Save $30,000 For A Home Down Payment In 5 Months

Author: Christopher Taylor

#466 How Motif Investments Works: Risks & Rewards

Author: Andrew Jackson

#464 Five Distinct Features of Medicare Advantage

Author: Ethan Smith

#450 IRA Accounts With No Minimum Deposit For 2015

Author: Christopher Harris

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