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Occupy Wall Street; Is it Funded by George Soros?

It’s taken me awhile to wrap my head around the objective of the Wall Street Protests. And I’m not the only financial blogger questioning the protests. Lazy Man and Money wanted someone to explain the protests to him. I get that there is high unemployment and even though we bailed out the banks, there are still a lot of folks who can’t pay their mortgages or refinance at a lower rate. But what exactly and specifically do the protesters want Wall Street to Do?

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TIME VERSUS MONEY

A quick google search, “time v money” turned up 6.3 BILLION results. Obviously, I’m not the only one thinking about this topic. In fact, it looks like billions of individuals are dealing with these same quandries.

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DO YOU CHECK THE PRICE OF STOCKS YEARS AFTER YOU SELL?

I’ve been investing for a long time. And, I’m somewhat of a student of finance and Modern Portfolio Theory. This unscientific exercise reminded me of an historical fact; over long periods of time stocks go up. In the aggregate, patience and time in the market is rewarded. I’m not sure if I would have been better off holding the original portfolio or not, but I’m pleased that our stock holdings have risen these past two years, in spite of the recent downturn.

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NEW COLLEGE GRADS; HOW TO GET SMART ABOUT MONEY

“Never spend your money before you have earned it.” Thomas Jefferson Follow Jefferson’s advice, add in a bit of saving, and you are on the right path. Watch the video, consider the tips, pass them along to your friends, and help them become money smart!

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SAVE MONEY & NEGOTIATE LIKE A PRO

“It’s learning how to negotiate to keep both sides happy – whether it’s for a multi-million dollar contract or just which show to watch on TV, that determines the quality and enjoyment of our lives.” Leigh Steinberg

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WHAT WOULD YOU DO? TIPS TO MAKE SMART MONEY CHOICES

She repeatedly asks herself, “Do I really need it?” Well, of course she doesn’t need it, but there is no logical reason not to treat herself to the jewelry. Unfortunately, even after making the plunge and purchasing the beautiful bracelet, she continues to be racked with guilt and worries that she spent too much.

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