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Lifestyles of the Rich (and Not-So-Famous)
Thomas J. Stanley, the author of bestselling personal-finance guide The Millionaire Next Door, has recently published a second book for aspiring millionaires everywhere. Stop Acting Rich (...And Start Living Like A Real Millionaire) offers Stanley's research on the wealthiest people in America and how the rest of us can learn a thing or two about wealth building. Read more »
Tuesday Top 5: How to Prepare for a Disaster
Welcome to this week’s edition of our Tuesday Top 5, Econ4U’s weekly tips post to help you manage your money in five easy steps. Read more »
For Love or Money: When Financial Opposites Marry
A few months ago, I wondered aloud whether spendthrifts and tightwads can ever find marital bliss. But the real question is, given that money is the most-cited reason for divorce, what do you do when you realize you've married your financial opposite? Read more »
Tuesday Top 5: Lessons in Entrepreneurship for Kids
Welcome to this week’s edition of our Tuesday Top 5, Econ4U’s weekly tips post to help you manage your money in five easy steps. Read more »
The 'January Effect' Stock-Market Phenomenon
Seasoned investors are likely aware of the "January effect," a trend of the stock market to rise in January as people who sold losing stocks in December (to claim a loss for tax purposes) reinvest that money. But did you know the month can also be an economic predictor for the rest of the year? Read more »
Tuesday Top 5: Dumb Banking Mistakes to Avoid
Welcome to this week’s edition of our Tuesday Top 5, Econ4U’s weekly tips post to help you manage your money in five easy steps. Read more »