Finance is Fun
with Marion R. Syversen, MBA
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Shopping with Kids
How to make this more beneficial for the child and less traumatic for you. Set limits- and don't feel guilty. What's up with that? So, mom or dad doesn't have a job and you have a tiny...
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Financial Literacy
A couple of weeks ago I spoke about financial literacy web site at MyMoney.gov and today I have another great web site for parents and teachers and students from the State of Wisconsin. This...
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Dealing with Debt
Dealing with debt is an important topic for the folks and how to tackle it is a frequently asked question. So, I've got a blog and a get out of debt calculator to show viewers today. Blog ...
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The Credit Downgrade
The Credit Downgrade What is it- S & P - a credit rating agency- has said we are a higher risk than the triple A rating which was called 'no risk." Why- We spend more than we make and our...
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Talking About Money in a Relationship
Boyfriend, girlfriend, it doesn't matter. What we're talking about today is being in a relationship that has become serious enough to share information on your personal finances. First, you...
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A Great Financial Literacy Website
By- Marion Syversen Here is a useful and seemingly easy-to-use site about money. Individuals, parents and teachers could find this site useful. It's a government site which is a portal to many...
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Planning a Vacation Budget
A budget is the story of your money. So budgeting for a vacation is figuring out the future story and setting money aside for the fun. Destination- if you are planning a vacation to Europe,...
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Retirement: Words to Know
Tax deferred- Investments in which taxes payments are postponed. This occurs with 'tax-deferred accounts' such as IRAs (Individual Retirement Accounts) annuities and some bonds. Taxes are due...
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How Sunny Skies Can Impact Investment Decisions
Summer in Maine is delightful. But have you ever considered the affect weather has on the stock market?! Researchers have given this topic quite of bit of study and here are some of their...
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Couples and Money Arguments
I talk to a lot of people and you should know that arguments, special about money, happen at many peoples' houses. Kids - Oh, the little darlings. We love them to pieces, but maybe I love them...
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Convicted Rapist Faces Sentencing 30 Years Later
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Bouffard New Maine Prison Warden
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Red Cross Explains How Mainers Can Help Oklahoma Tornado Victims
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LePage Vows To Veto Hospital Repayment-Medicaid Expansion Bill - $105 Million In Bonds Now In Jeopardy
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Gov. LePage Vetoes College Tobacco Ban
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Local Organization Needs Help After Search Efforts
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WABI Employee Walks Against Suicide
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Convicted Sex Offender from Charleston Going to Prison for 35 Years
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Education Commissioner Visits Belfast School
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Concealed Weapons Bill
Breaking News from CBS
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Video: President Obama to visit Okla. disaster areas
The president will see the tornado damage firsthand when he visits Sunday. The total cost of the disaster could be at least $2 billion. CBS News' Jeff Glor looks at the loss of life and property and changes people in affected areas are hoping to make going forward.
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Video: Obama to open up on drones in crucial speech
In a wide-ranging national security speech, the president will address controversial drone strikes and transparency around their use. Major Garrett reports.
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Video: Eye Opener: WH confirms 4 Americans killed in drone attacks
The president changes his strategy to fight terror as the Obama administration confirms four Americans were killed in drone attacks. Also, a savage attack on a British soldier may have been the work of terrorists.
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Video: British soldier savagely killed in London machete attack
A British soldier was savagely killed in an attack in South London in an attack that may have been the work of terrorists. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata reports.
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Most of nation's biggest cities continuing robust growth
Census: They posted big population gains for 2nd-straight year in 2012, again bucking longstanding trend of faster growth in suburbs