<![CDATA[Jean Marquit - Yahoo! Voices]]> en-us Copyright 2012 voices.yahoo.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Sun, 12 Feb 2012 15:07:05 EDT http://l.yimg.com/ck/siteimg/PP-voices.jpg http://voices.yahoo.com/ Voices <![CDATA[3 Personal Finance Terms You Should Know]]> You don't hear much about these personal finance terms, but they represent important concepts that can mean a great deal when it comes to your net worth.

Contributor: Jean Marquit
Published: Apr 22, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/3-personal-finance-terms-5838850.html <![CDATA[Stop Yourself from Wasting Your Tax Refund]]> Divide your money and resist the urge to waste your tax refund all at once.

Contributor: Jean Marquit
Published: Apr 22, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/stop-yourself-wasting-tax-5877416.html <![CDATA[4 Things to Know About 529 College Savings Plans]]> A 529 college saving plan can be a great way to save for a child's college costs, but you should be aware of these four things before you take the plunge.

Contributor: Jean Marquit
Published: Apr 01, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/4-things-know-529-college-5735344.html <![CDATA[3 Cool Tax Credits for Your Children]]> If you have children, you might be eligible for these three tax credits.

Contributor: Jean Marquit
Published: Mar 19, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/3-cool-tax-credits-children-5662092.html <![CDATA[How to Cancel Your Credit Card the Right Way]]> There is, indeed, a right way to cancel your credit card. Make sure you follow these steps to cancel your card right.

Contributor: Jean Marquit
Published: Mar 15, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/how-cancel-credit-card-5636106.html <![CDATA[3 Ways Credit Card Issuers Can Still Screw You]]> The Credit CARD Act was supposed to limit abusive credit card practices, but issuers are eternally creative, and here is what they have come up with to get more of your money.

Contributor: Jean Marquit
Published: Mar 05, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/3-ways-credit-card-issuers-still-5593568.html <![CDATA[Save Money by Using Twitter]]> Get access to coupon codes and exclusive sales when you follow certain businesses on Twitter.

Contributor: Jean Marquit
Published: Mar 01, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/save-money-using-twitter-5548145.html <![CDATA[Tax Deduction: Health Costs]]> Lower your taxable income with help from what you spent on health care in 2009.

Contributor: Jean Marquit
Published: Mar 01, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/tax-deduction-health-costs-5536293.html <![CDATA[Don't Fall for These 3 Tax Filing Fallacies]]> When it comes time to file, many people get hung up on "facts" that are really myths. Don't let these three big assumptions bring you the attention of the IRS.

Contributor: Jean Marquit
Published: Feb 23, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/dont-fall-these-3-tax-filing-fallacies-5505227.html <![CDATA[Strapped for Cash: Should You Pay Your Mortgage or Your Credit Card?]]> If you are in a situation where you have to choose, which payment should you make: mortgage or credit card?

Contributor: Jean Marquit
Published: Feb 23, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/strapped-cash-pay-5523273.html <![CDATA[How to Be a Beautiful Bride on a Budget]]> Whatever your finances, you can be the stylish center of attention on your wedding day.

Contributor: Jean Marquit
Published: Jun 02, 2009

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/how-beautiful-bride-budget-3436312.html <![CDATA[Dividend Reinvestment Plans (DRIPs)]]> DRIPs allow you to continue to reinvest your earnings

Contributor: Jean Marquit
Published: Jun 02, 2009

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/dividend-reinvestment-plans-drips-3388770.html <![CDATA[Increase Your Yield with Rewards Checking]]> Looking for a safe place to earn a higher yield? Consider rewards checking.

Contributor: Jean Marquit
Published: Jun 02, 2009

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/increase-yield-rewards-checking-3388716.html <![CDATA[Advantages of Index Funds]]> It is possible to invest prudently using index funds.

Contributor: Jean Marquit
Published: Jun 02, 2009

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/advantages-index-funds-3388664.html <![CDATA[Building an Investment Portfolio with ETFs]]> It is possible to create an investment portfolio entirely out of exchange traded funds.

Contributor: Jean Marquit
Published: Jun 02, 2009

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/building-investment-portfolio-3388534.html <![CDATA[Perks could disappear with new credit card rules]]> With the passage of the Credit CARD Act of 2009, I am concerned about my interest rates and my credit cards rewards programs.

Contributor: Jean Marquit
Published: May 26, 2009

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/perks-could-disappear-credit-3380422.html <![CDATA[Our Business Credit Line was Reduced - What Can Be Done?]]> Politely make a strong case for your business with financial statements, and find a more attractive source of credit, just in case.

Contributor: Jean Marquit
Published: Mar 10, 2009

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/our-business-credit-line-was-reduced-2854949.html <![CDATA[St. Patrick's Day Craft: Shamrock Shirt]]> A fun family activity: Make matching shamrock shirts for St. Patrick's Day.

Contributor: Jean Marquit
Published: Feb 26, 2009

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/st-patricks-day-craft-shamrock-shirt-2724279.html <![CDATA[Financial Advice: How to Make a Budget for Your Teen]]> Now is the time to teach your teenager more about budgeting.

Contributor: Jean Marquit
Published: Feb 25, 2009

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/financial-advice-budget-2745561.html <![CDATA[Christmas Activities for the Whole Family]]> Getting together at Christmas time to enjoy family recreation.

Contributor: Jean Marquit
Published: Dec 27, 2008

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