David Dierking
I write primarily about personal finance. Currently, I'm training for an Olympic distance triathlon as well as a martial arts black belt and blogging about it at theultimatefitchallenge.wordpress.com.
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Bachelor degree in Finance from Michigan State University; CFA charterholderInterests
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C'mon! LeBron's Not Going AnywhereAfter his meltdown in Game 5 of the Cavs-Celtics series, people are beginning to think there's a real chance that he'll leave the Cavs in the offseason. I'm not buying it.
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8 Great Foods You Should Always Keep at HomeWhether you're fueling for athletic performance or just looking to eat healthy, these eight great foods should always have a place in your pantry or refrigerator.
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6 Ab Exercises to Help You Get that Flat Stomach or Six PackTo get results and get that flat stomach or six pack quickly, you need exercises that target the right areas and do so with maximum effectiveness. These six ab exercises have worked most effectively for me.
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5 Things I Learned Using a Personal TrainerI recently hired a personal trainer for the first time and these are five things that I learned from the experience.
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How to Get the Best Interest Rates on a MortgageA lot of factors go into determining how and where you can get the best rate on a mortgage. Here, we discuss the information you should have ahead of time, where you should go for the loan, and how to haggle with the lender.
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6 Reasons Why You Should Rent Instead of Buy a HomeDepending on your personal circumstances and the circumstances of where you live, the decision to rent could make much more financial sense than buying a house.
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5 Easy Ways to Raise Your Credit ScoreIf you understand how your credit score is calculated, these simple steps will raise your credit score in no time.
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Bank Stress Test Results Finally Provide Some AnswersThis article discusses the fallout of the recent bank stress tests and looks at some winners and losers.
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Five Places to Find Freelance Writing GigsHere are the five places you should go to first in order find paid freelance writing opportunities.
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Make Some Quick Easy Cash Today with Survey SavvyHere's a guide to how to make easy cash with the paid survey site Survey Savvy.
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Make Some Quick Easy Cash Today with A.W. SurveysHere's a guide to getting started earning money today with the paid survey site A.W. Surveys.
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The Top Five Summer Festivals in Milwaukee, WisconsinThis article looks at the top five summer festivals in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Managing the Tax Consequences of Mutual Fund InvestingOne of the trickier aspects of investing in mutual funds is understanding the tax implications of certain activity and both how and why they occur. This article discusses the consequences of such actions and how you can manage them in your portfolio.
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5 Easy Ways to Save Money and Add to Your BudgetIf you begin to think outside the box, there are a number of easy ways to add money back to your budget.
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Best Italian Restaurants in Milwaukee, WisconsinHere is a list of my personal favorite Italian restaurants in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area.
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How to Make Money with MyViewLearn how to best make easy money with the paid survey site MyView.
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Barack Obama Brings Back FDR's Fireside ChatsBarack Obama with his periodic evening press conferences seems to be creating his own version of FDR's Fireside Chats.
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Could a Home Swap Solve Your Housing Problems?In a challenging real estate market, home swapping or home exchanging may be an effective way to sell your house.
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Swine Flu Hits MilwaukeeThe first probable cases of swine flu have been reported in Milwaukee.
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How to Find Out If the Government's "Home Affordable Modification" Program Can Help YouFind out if one of the government's new programs to help distressed homeowners can help you.
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How to Cope when You Become a One Income HouseholdFamilies who have become accustomed to earning two incomes are in for big lifestyle changes when one of those incomes is lost. Learn how to trim the fat from your budget and supplement the existing income you have.
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Arlen Specter Joins the DemocratsArlen Specter announces that after 29 years as a Republican, he's switching parties.
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How to Find Out If the Government's "Home Affordable Refinance" Program Can Help YouFind out if one of the government's new programs to help distressed homeowners and their mortgage can help you.
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College Students and the Debt TrapCollege students are major targets for credit card companies. Find out how you can steer your child away from the debt trap and towards responsible money management.
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When is it the Right Time to Refinance?With mortgage rates at historically low levels, there are a few factors you need to consider before deciding to refinance your mortgage.
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Bank Stress Tests: What's at Stake for ShareholdersThe soon-to-be released results of the government's bank stress tests could be a boon or bust to shareholders of these stocks.
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Bank Stress Tests: Who Passed and Who FailedBanks will begin finding out their outcome in the government's recent stress tests today. Some won't like the results. Here's what to watch for in the wake of their conclusions.
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How to Make Money with American Consumer OpinionLearn how to best make easy money with the paid survey site American Consumer Opinion.
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The Best Free Online Money Management ToolsManaging your portfolio of investments can be a time-consuming and expensive but if you take advantage of one of these free online money management tools you can take a lot of the cost and headache out of the equation.
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Saving for Retirement: Start Early, Finish StrongAttaining a comfortable retirement is easier than you might think if you just start investing early and let the power of time work for you.
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How to Make Money with Opinion OutpostLearn how to best make easy money with the paid survey site Opinion Outpost.
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How to Make Money with Survey SpotLearn how to best make easy money with the paid survey site Survey Spot.
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Is Craigslist Safe?Should the Craigslist Killer story make us rethink our use of the popular website?
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Where to Start to Learn About Personal FinanceIf you're not familiar with personal money management, budgeting, or investing, here are some of the first places you should go to begin learning more. -
You Have Your First 401(k). Now What?When many people get their first job, they also get their first opportunity to invest in a company 401(k). I'll tell you the best way to get started off on the right foot.
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College Savings: Today's Best OptionsI'll tell you about the best options in today's economy for tax-advantaged college savings as well as simple, easy to access opportunities for college scholarship money. -
Bear Market in Financials Could Finally Be Over!If you look a little deeper, signs exist that indicate the bear market in financial stocks may be coming to an end. For long-term investors, now may be an ideal entry point for the sector. -
Idol Gives Back......But To Whom?Does the "Idol Gives Back" special end up being more of a promotional platform for celebrities and their agendas than a vehicle to raise money for impoverished third world children?
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Roth IRA Vs. Traditional IRA: Which is Right for You?This feature compares and contrasts the characteristics of the Roth IRA and the Traditional IRA and helps the reader decide which of the two account types may be more appropriate for him/her.
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Sex, Dating and American IdolCreating a test to see how many clicks can be had by simply putting popular searches into an article title.
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What To Do With This Stock Market? Buy!This article discusses how the current market and economic environment may end up being a great buying opportunity for long-term investors.
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Surviving and Even Profiting From Economic TurmoilThis article discusses whether or not a significant one-day market correction can occur today, compares and contrasts the 1987 market environment to today's environment and suggests ways that investors can manage their investments in light of the current economic landscape. -
Six Paid Survey Sites that Legitimately Pay MoneyThis article provides a listing of the paid survey websites that I, in my opinion, feel do the best job of paying money with fewest catches or frills. -
Top 5 Last Second NCAA Tournament Shots EverThis article lists the five shots that, in my opinion, are the top last second shots in NCAA Tournament history.