Finance is Fun
with Marion R. Syversen, MBA
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Have a Financial Question? Who Should you Call?
Who do you call when you have a question? You call an expert. Which expert for what problem? Let's chat about that now. Accountant - What questions are typically the realm of an accountant? How...
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Getting the Most For Your Money
Retailers are in business to make money. They use smart techniques to help us spend more. Here are some tips for you. Displays- They are tempting you by setting up the item in a place where you...
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Online Programs to Teach Kids About Money
Smart Money had a recent article about online programs to teach kids about money. Large banks are focusing less on kids accounts and in recent years there has been a dearth of new online games and...
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4 Ways to Save Money
Buy only what you need- Look, you work hard and can still have fun, but think about why you are really spending money on this thing. If you've ever experienced a difficult financial time, you know...
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Frugal Holiday Meal
Celebrating any event or holiday is about sharing time and affection with friends and family. It is NOT about stress. So let's note some ideas on having a frugal holiday meal. Prioritze- The...
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Being the Breadwinner
Many recent surveys are showing the growing trend of women as major breadwinners and in some cases, sole breadwinners, for families. When there is a single breadwinner what's that mean in...
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Pinching Pennies: The Warren Buffet Way
Great article in Forbes about the frugal habits of Warren Buffet whom many admire as a great investor. Here's another side of 'The Oracle of Omaha.' Kids- Mr. Buffet used a dresser drawer for...
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Couples and Spending
Biggest arguments between couples are sex and money. Let's talk about differences between couples over money. Who's the Spender- If one partner believes the bank account is their personal...
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Finance is Fun: October 9, 2012
If you’re expected only source of retirement income is Social Security how can you maximize your money? Wait- or suspend payments- if you haven’t started taking SS generally your income is...
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Finance is Fun: October 2, 2012
Shopping isn’t an Olympic event nor should it be anyone’s hobby. And many people like to shop. But are you a shopaholic, or a compulsive shopper? Anywhere from 2-9% of the population mostly...
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Gifford's Ice Cream Gets a Sweet Prize
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Hundreds Attend Balloon Release For Cable Family
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Pittsfield Students Honor Men and Women Who Serve
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Bar Harbor to Boston Air Service is Back
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UMaine Unveils Floating Buoy to help with Offshore Wind Power
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Battlefield Cross Memorial Ceremony to Take Place in Augusta
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State Police Increase Patrols for Holiday Weekend
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Bangor Police Hope Photo Helps Catch Copper Thief
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Maine Criminal Justice Academy Graduation
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KahBang Film Festival Announces Screen Selections
Breaking News from CBS
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Texas flooding turns deadly as police confirm body found in water
San Antonio police urge people to limit travel after body found in floodwaters
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Drive or fly? What summer travel shows about economy
USA Today reporter Charisse Jones explains how summer travel patterns can tell a lot about nation's financial well-being
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Video: Kids invent helmet to stop concussions
Head injuries can cut short careers and cause permanent, irreversible brain damage. Preventing them is a primary goal for many doctors, researchers, and NFL executives. Some school kids in Massachusetts are also trying to tackle the problem. Ken Macleod reports.
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Video: Okla. rescue brings dogs back to their owners
With all of the destruction in Moore, Okla. there are some tearful reunions happening between families and their four legged, furry children. Edward Lawrence shares their stories.
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Video: Rent your car while you're out of town
The premise of a startup in northern California is to put your car to work, while you take a vacation. Travelers can leave their cars at the airport and visitors then can rent them for a minimal daily rate. "Flightcar" doesn't promise a payout, but if you leave your car you don't have to pay for parking. Julie Watts reports.