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How to Transition From Employee to Employer?

I know Making the transition from employee to employer requires financial stability, a good business plan, self-confidence and a lot of discipline. But i am looking for some inst …
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How do I get a US credit or debit card if I reside outside the US?

I am from Hungary and I would like to purchase sometimes from US web services like iTunes and so on. They require US cards and billing address. Is it possible to have one without t …
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Is there a website that lists the latest financial scams, similar to Snopes.com for urban legends?

It strikes me that if we, as a worldwide or nationwide community had a repository into which we could list our negative experiences or fraud, we could alert others in advance of t …
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Is there any age limit for saving money?

I am around 24... I ve never saved money.... But i really had the doubt about my age for saving money.... Is there any age limit for saving money? From which age should i start s …
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My Ontario small business collects only PST (beneath GST threshold). How will HST affect me?

I own a small business in Ontario and make less than $30,000 per year. I only charge the PST Will I be affected by the new HST and if so, how ? ==================== Also: …
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Ever sold used stuff in a mass “spring clean” on eBay? What are your experiences?

Have you ever had a mass "spring clean" so to speak of items and put on ebay? Do you have a habit or hoarding stuff? Lots of DVDs/Books/Electronics you never used? If so have you …
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What are the advantages of a Swiss bank account?

I've heard about bank accounts in Zurich / Switzerland, but I don't fully understand the unique advantages of swiss bank accounts. What I do believe about these (but don't know for …
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What percent of salary should go towards retirement vs. emergency savings?

What percent of salary should go towards retirement vs. emergency savings? Should some be set aside each and every pay for emergencies?
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Are funeral plots a good investment?

At the risk of sounding morbid, is it worth looking into cemetery plots/mausoleum storage? Is it correct to assume that these costs will increase over time?
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Where to register my web-based LLC?

DISCLAIMER: I understand that as a US corporation, you're required to pay taxes in whatever state you A) do business in, b) pay employees in, and c) have property in. I understand …
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When going abroad, how do you take your money?

When going abroad, how do you take your money? All hard cash? Some travellers cheques? I guess you could use your normal current bank account, but the UK banks (at least my one d …
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Should I trust barcode iPhone apps? Are they secure for rewards and airmiles points collection?

My husband downloaded all kinds of iPhone apps that mimic the barcodes on my rewards cards such as AirMiles, Aeroplan, Longo's, Hallmark etc. Are these types of applications secur …
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Can you calculate the ROI on your credit score?

I've heard it said from people who work in the industry that your credit rating isn't a measure of your ability to pay, but rather a measure of how profitable a customer you are. I …
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What does pink-sheet mean related to stocks?

I see the term pink-sheet mentioned a lot in context of stocks. What does it mean?
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Are you just shooting yourself in the foot if you give to charities that solicit door to door or over the phone?

It seems like if charities come to the door and you give them money, you just end up with more charities at your door. The same happens with charities that solicit by phone. They …

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