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Celtics and Oprah (and some weekend links)

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This is an interesting weekend for me. I’m very excited about two events tomorrow. In the morning, I get to watch one of my wife’s friends get her doctorate from Stanford… followed by a graduation speech from…

Link roundup: Father’s Day edition

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Happy Father’s Day! I credit many of my good financial habits to my father, so thanks Dad!
Here are some links of interest from the MBN and other blogs in my reader:

Free Money Finance discusses the financial issues…

How to Get the Most for Your Home When it is Time to Sell by Making a Good Impression : Generation X Finance

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Selling a home in the current market conditions can be a daunting task. Since it is a buyer’s market, you need to make sure that your home is priced right and do whatever you can in order to make prospective buyers…

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Spam Sales on the Rise, Common Sense at an All-Time Low : Generation X Finance

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There is no shortage of absurd measures people will take in hopes of saving a few dollars, but I think this one takes the cake. I first heard the story on NPR this morning, where the sales of Spam are rapidly…

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67 Year Old Advised by Accountant to Not Enroll in 401k - Should He Find a New Accountant? : Generation X Finance

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I was working with an older gentleman who was going to be turning 68 this year, and begin working next month, so he came to me with questions about enrolling in the 401k plan. He was curious as to what the contribution…

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Ten Steps To Take When You Are In Financial Trouble : Generation X Finance

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This is a guest post from The Shark Investor. The Shark Investor shares his thoughts on an active approach to passive investing. This includes constant hunting for good aggressive opportunities for generating high…

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ETFs vs. Mutual Funds: Which One is Right for You? : Generation X Finance

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Lately I’ve received a few questions from readers asking about the difference between an ETF and an index/mutual fund, and which one is better. Well, as with almost all things, there are pros and cons to each. There…

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