Woman doing taxes

We may have just rung in the new year, but now is the perfect time to start thinking ahead to tax day. If you usually find yourself scrambling to get all of your documents together on April 15th, a little advance planning and work can make filing go much more smoothly.

While tax preparation and filing will never be fun, taking these three steps will help make it less of a dreaded chore. [ continue reading… ]

Domain names

Is there money in online business? Some say no. But a recent Business Insider article listed the top-selling domain name sales for 2012, with Investing.com heading the list at an impressive $2,450,000. Second place went to PersonalLoans.com at a cool million dollars. Apparently, the world of online personal finance management is booming, even in a down economy.

Some of the most expensive domain name sales of all time are:
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Hotel signMy wife and I are moving across the country soon, and our road trip will require a stop at a hotel. With many options at varying prices, the hotel market can be hard to navigate. Accommodations are often expensive, so it’s important to choose the right hotel that will fit your budget and your needs.

Here’s what you should consider when deciding which hotel is best for you:

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Financial check-up

Today marks the start of a new year, which is a good time to assess your finances and make sure everything’s in order. As the new year gets underway, here’s what you should consider:

Income

Do you know where your money comes from? This is just as important as knowing where your money goes. You should know what sources of income you have, and how secure they are. Figure out whether you’re relying too much on one source of income. If so, consider ways you can add a little income diversity to your budget in the new year — from starting a side hustle to doing odd jobs.

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Woman using grocery shopping list

Each week, MoneyNing has been preparing you for a more financially-sound 2013. This week, we want to help you develop great grocery shopping habits that will let you leave 2013 better than you started it.

Wondering how to slash your grocery bill in the new year? Read on for our grocery shopping secrets.

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Dream vacation home

Many people dream of one day owning a vacation home. The idea of having a place to get away from it all is incredibly inviting, but not many people realize that owning a vacation home can be much more expensive than owning a primary residence. Insuring your dream house on the water (or by the slopes… or next to the course) can be an expensive proposition.

If you’re looking into buying a second property as your vacation home, here’s what you need to know about insuring it.

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