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Eve Becker has been writing and editing about a variety of topics, from personal finance to health and medical issues, for more than 20 years. For the Equifax finance blog, she has written stories about retirement, child identity theft and family money issues. As Managing Editor of Tribune Media Services, Eve was responsible for 250 nationally syndicated columns and features, with topics ranging from banking and real estate to pets. She also is a former contributor to the Chicago Tribune’s Your Money section. Eve graduated from the University of Michigan and lives in Chicago with her husband and two daughters.
Written by Eve Becker on April 29, 2013
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While newlyweds take their first wedding dance, a delicate budgeting dance can be going on in the guests’ heads—especially if they had to pay for travel expenses as well as numerous engagement, bridal shower, and wedding gifts. As stressful as it sometimes can be, it’s…
Written by Eve Becker on April 22, 2013
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With a proliferation of telemarketing calls and business solicitations, small businesses seem to be constantly fending off unwanted marketing offers. Sorting through solicitations can take up valuable working time for a small business, and opportunities can be lost if you cut short a customer call…
First, there’s the school wrapping paper sale. Then Girl Scout cookie sales. Then the big spring gala. They are all worthy causes, of course, but how do you budget for seemingly constant school fundraisers, especially if you have multiple kids in different schools? As shrinking…
Written by Eve Becker on March 7, 2013
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There’s a misconception that many small business owners have about loans made through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). They think that the government hands out money to struggling small businesses. It doesn’t. In fact, the SBA guarantees loans to small and mid-sized companies. Banks…
Written by Eve Becker on March 7, 2013
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For a small business, pricing products and services can be a difficult task. Figuring out your costs can be challenging, but you’ll also need to take into consideration profits, competition, value, and brand image, as well as how you want to position yourself in the…
Written by Eve Becker on July 2, 2012
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Yesterday’s blog covered how to be a proactive and informed consumer, how to find the best health insurance plan, and how to deal with health insurance errors. Today we will cover how to take advantage of all the services offered by your health insurance plan…
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