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Where can I get a high return on my investments in 2016?

Where to Get a High Yield on My Investments in 2016?

Who isn’t looking for a high yield on investments today? This reader question is quite common. Savers, investors and retirees are frustrated with the low interest rates on their savings, CDs and money market accounts. For those younger readers, you may not realize that the rock bottom yields today are historic. Interest rates haven’t been this low in many decades. To gain some perspective, take a look at the 3-month Treasury Bill returns for the last 15 years or so: Treasury Bill Returns from…

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Get paid cash money to watch movies!

Make $175+ Watching Movies & Videos in Your PJs

Make Money Watching Videos and Movies Movie lovers, rejoice: you can make make money watching videos and movies from home. Pajamas optional. If ever there were a side hustle designed for me, this would be it. If only I knew about this option when I was on maternity leave in January! Websites and movie companies will actually pay you to watch videos, movies and movie trailers at home.

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Is secular stagnation upon us? Larry Summers thinks that it is

Should You Be Worried About Secular Stagnation? Larry Summers Is

Larry Summers is Worried About the Economy-Should You Be Worried Too? As we approach the mid-point of 2016 there’s abundant conversation about the state of the economy. The optimists look at the low unemployment rate and claim that the country is moving in the right direction. The pessimists focus on the anemic economic growth and stagnating wages. And Larry Summers claims that secular stagnation is upon us. Bonus; Robert Reich Bashes the New Sharing Economy>>> What is Secular Stagnation?

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5 Fundamental Strategies for Investing in Small Businesses-Applies to stocks and individual firms.

5 Fundamental Strategies for Investing in Small Businesses

So what makes one company better than another? While there is an abundance of investing advice in other critical areas, there is a severe lack of tips for prospective small business investors. Here are five fundamentals to look for when evaluating a new company. It’s not an all-inclusive list but it serves as a starting point. Other considerations, like valuation and deal structure, are critical as well, are worthy of an entirely separate in-depth discussion.

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ways for teachers to make extra money in the summer without tutoring

11 Best Ways for Teachers to Make Extra Money in the Summer (Without Tutoring!)

One of my favorite parts of teaching is summer break. After a year-long focus on my students (and all the connected work that comes along with them!), it’s nice to take some time to myself to relax. Use these best ways to make extra money in the summer to shore up your bank account or save up for something special. If you don’t get paid during the summer, like some teachers (particularly adjunct college instructors) then take heed. Even with extremely careful financial planning, the summer dr…

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