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January 2010   Monday, February 8, 2010
Money Moves to Ring in the New Year
by Steve Stanganelli, CFP ®, CRPC ®

The New Year is here. Plenty of people make the usual resolutions to lose weight, stop smoking or change jobs. Make the start of the new decade your opportunity to become more fiscally fit.

“Sometimes all it takes to change your life massively for the better is a small action and a small success, “ says David Bach, a noted author on money matters.

Here’s a quick list of some smart money moves that will help you get your financial house in order and keep you on track for a prosperous future.


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Calculating Your Financial Ratios
When reviewing the financial health of a company, it's common to look at financial ratios, such as earnings per share, price/earnings ratios, book value, and total return. The reason financial ratios are so popular is they give you a means to evaluate financial information, while allowing you to track changes over time.
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Pursuing Your Resolutions
How often have you drawn up an ambitious list of new year's resolutions, only to find you've given up on them after a few weeks? Don't let that happen to you in 2010. If you want to make significant strides toward achieving your financial goals, determine why your resolutions have failed in the past and find ways to overcome those obstacles.
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Teaching Important Financial Lessons
Even though it seems like money and financial topics are discussed everywhere, these are not concepts your children will learn automatically. Some of the most valuable lessons you can teach your children involve basic money concepts, such as the value of saving and investing. Some strategies you can use to help teach these concepts include...
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Take Another Look at Home-Equity Loans
When home prices were increasing, home-equity loans were a convenient way to finance numerous types of expenditures. While the loan is secured by the home's equity, the proceeds can be used for anything, including expenditures that have nothing to do with the home. In addition, home-equity loans have a significant advantage over other forms of consumer debt.
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Do You Have a Budget?
A budget serves as a road map for your spending, helping you find ways to save more money for your financial goals. For a one-month period, keep track of every dollar you spend, whether by cash, check, or credit card. Break down those expenditures by category and total them for the month.
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