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Do You Really Need an Emergency Fund? Maybe Not.

by Juno Moneta
June 8th, 2008, 7:10 pm


We all know we're supposed to have an emergency fund with enough to cover 6-12 months of living expense. We know it's supposed to be a highly liquid account-either a high-interest savings account or money market fund-something that we can ... more

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What Happened Yesterday?

by Juno Moneta
June 7th, 2008, 8:05 am


The DJIA dropped by 400 points, oil prices shot up by $11/barrel, and unemployment in the U.S. increased by half a percent. What's going on and what should we do? Oil shot up because the value of the U.S. dollar ... more

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The Ins-and-Outs of Capital Gains Tax Part II

by Juno Moneta
June 4th, 2008, 5:40 pm


If you haven't read my last post introducing capital gains, you might want to do that first. With all these taxes, is it even worth it to invest in taxable accounts in the first place? Especially when you take inflation ... more

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The Tax Rebate Debate

by Juno Moneta
April 15th, 2008, 8:43 pm


If you are lucky enough (or unlucky enough) to be getting an economic stimulus tax rebate of up to $600, you’ve got a tough decision on your hands. Should you blow it on clothes, spa treatments, home décor, or concert ... more

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Pursuing Some Dreams, Postponing Others In NYC

by Juno Moneta
April 13th, 2008, 7:46 pm


While trying to navigate the New York subway this weekend, I met a friendly and fashionable 20-something New Yorker named Michelle who was willing to talk about her finances – or the lack thereof. Michelle is starting her own magazine, ... more

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