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Who wants to be an Intra-preneur

January 16, 2011 by Deborah Owens  
Filed under A Purse of Your Own Blog

The job market seems to be in a free fall even though economists claim that the recession ended in October of 2009. If this is true then why aren’t companies hiring, and how can you prevent the next shoe from dropping on you? The fact is, many people are paralyzed with fear and are throwing [...]

Hazard Free Holidays

November 10, 2010 by Deborah Owens  
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One of my favorite stories is myshop-shock treatment episode.Aft er a long week of travel, Iwas tired and annoyed because no one had bothered to purchase laundry detergent while I was away.  Read more in Hazardfreeholidays

A House is Not a Home

July 5, 2010 by Deborah Owens  
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A woman recently asked me what she could do to reduce her expenses because her mortgage payment consumed most of her income every month and she wanted to retire soon. I suggested she consider downsizing into a smaller home or rent an apartment so she could afford to retire.    Read More in Cents Magazine

Tightening The Purse Strings

April 24, 2010 by Deborah Owens  
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As we look back at 2009 and the financial uncertainty that it brought to our households, making plans for the future can seem daunting.  I believe eventually we will view the first decade of the 21st century as the period where Americans learned long lasting lessons about their personal finances. Those values that our parents [...]

A Wealthy System

February 28, 2010 by Deborah Owens  
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Ed McMahon, Debbie Reynolds andMichael Jackson were hugely successful entertainers and yet they all experienced financial distress. So the question is: Does fame really equal fortune? Considering the popularity of reality shows like American Idol and America’s Got Talent, it’s clear that many people believe that fame is the path to riches. What I know to be true based of my years of hosting a [...]

Visionary Gifts

January 9, 2010 by Deborah Owens  
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But what if you had the ability to create the perfect role for yourself and make the coming years bright and prosperous?

Got Wealth?

August 1, 2009 by Deborah Owens  
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“To be wealthy, you have to think wealthy. Leveraging your home equity wisely can help you to achieve that wealth.”

Daughter Knows Best

August 1, 2009 by Deborah Owens  
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“Your child is not too young to learn wealth building habits. Indeed, they are already learning…from you! Are you teaching these wealthy lifestyle tips to your children so they can secure a bright financial future?”

What’s Your FICO?

August 1, 2009 by Deborah Owens  
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If you thought the only reason you need to have a good credit score is to qualify for a mortgage then think again. Many institutions are increasingly using credit scores to determine whether you would make a good employee or a safe driver. Financial institutions, insurance companies, and employers all use credit scores as a method to determine your risk profile.

The Gift That Keeps on Giving

August 1, 2009 by Deborah Owens  
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On the road to wealth. Here are a few ideas you can use to give your child a gift that may provide returns for years to come.

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