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Miranda Marquit is a freelance writer and professional blogger specializing in financial topics. She writes about personal and family finance, small business and entrepreneurship, and investing for beginners. Her work appears on numerous financial web sites, including, Yahoo! Finance, Business Insider, MSN Money, U.S. News & World Report, and Wise Bread. Miranda has also covered science and technology for online and offline publications, including Discover magazine. In the past, Miranda’s writing has been linked to from the New York Times, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, and Consumerist, and she has appeared on American Public Media’s Marketplace. Miranda has her own financial blog, Planting Money Seeds.
Written by Miranda Marquit on October 9, 2012
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You never know when some type of natural disaster will befall you—one can strike at any time. If you want to get through an emergency as smoothly as possible, you need to be ready now. Following basic principles of emergency preparedness can ensure your family…
Written by Miranda Marquit on October 8, 2012
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As you send your child off to college, you’ll want to make sure that he or she is properly protected with the right kind of insurance. While there are definitely some types of insurance college students don’t need, here are three types of insurance to…
Written by Miranda Marquit on October 8, 2012
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One of the worst feelings in the world is not knowing whether you have enough money to pay your bills. It also can be difficult when you don’t know from where your next paycheck will be coming. Financial insecurity can cause stress and anxiety in…
While your big travel plans might be focused around visiting family for the holidays, one of the best ways to enjoy family fun without a lot of planning, and without busting your budget, is to take a “staycation.” You don’t have to go very far…
Written by Miranda Marquit on October 1, 2012
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One of the best ways to build wealth over time is to invest. Many parents know this truth, but unfortunately they do little when it comes to teaching their children about investing. While you want to help your child learn about saving money and making…
Written by Miranda Marquit on September 5, 2012
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It’s time for college students to head back to campus—and whether you are a freshman or a senior, saving money should be a priority. As tuition prices rise, you have to make up for the cost somewhere. While you prepare to get out there on your own,…
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