Ten for Tuesday, February 14, 2012

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1. How to Find Financial Accord
In honor of Valentine’s Day, I thought I’d share a post I came across reminding us how important it is to communicate with your spouse about finances.

2. 10 Mistakes People Make in Debt
I think a better title would have been “10 Mistakes Made by People Who Are in Debt” – the difference being that people who are in debt are usually in that situation for a reason. My favorites: “Thinking they deserve everything even if they can’t afford it.” and “Continuing with the same behavior and feeling powerless.”

3. How to Protect Your

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Kellogg’s to buy Pringles from P&G for $2.7bn

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Reuters

P&G agreed to sell Pringles to Diamond Foods last year, but the deal fell apart because of delays caused by a US probe into Diamond’s accounting practices.

P&G said the deal with Kellogg would be completed by this summer.

The deal would lead to an after-tax gain of $1.4bn to $1.5bn, P&G said, which it was the same as estimated when it first announced the deal with Diamond last year.

Pringles has about $1.5bn in annual sales.

Kellogg will borrow $2bn to complete the deal and expects to limit its share repurchase program for about two years.

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Give yourself a raise; Leveraging your talents; Five mistakes you’ve made in 2012; Before you take the plunge; Traveling on a shoestring budget

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By Amanda Morrall (email)

1) Brown bag it

According to a recent study, the average U.S. worker spends about US$3,000 a year on coffees and lunch. I expect were in the same ballpark in Kiwiland, maybe worse because food is more expensive here. By foregoing these splurges, you can save a heck of a lot more if that money is put to a more productive use. This piece published in the Wall Street Journal calculates that US$250 a month saved, invested and earning interest, will grow to US$90,000 over 30 years.

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Grain, livestock futures drop

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CHICAGO— Grains futures fell Monday on the Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat for March delivery dropped 2.5 cents to $6.4475 a bushelMarch corn fell 10 cents to $6.3175 a bushelMarch oats lost 6.75 cents to $2.92 a bushelwhile March soybeans tumbled 33.75 cents to $11.8525 a bushel. Beef and pork futures fell on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. February live cattle dropped 0.78 cent to $1.2392 a poundMarch feeder cattle fell 0.25 cent to $1.5435 a poundwhile April lean hogs shed 0.22 cent to 87.15 cents a pound.

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Homes for sale in Casa Grande AZ – Casa Grande AZ Real Estate

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There are 206 homes for sale in Casa Grande AZ from $11,900 to $850,000 with a Median price of $144,400, and an average price $170,710 price. In the month January 81 homes for sale in Casa Grande AZ sold from $18,000 to $312,000 with a Median sold price of $89,915, and an average sold price of $97,738.

The future of Casa Grande AZ Real Estate is bright. Companies like Phoenix Mart, and a few other larger corporations are going to bring lots jobs and financial growth to the Casa Grande AZ Real Estate market.

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Jan 23, Sears Stock (SHLD) Chart, Price, History, Value, Today, Per Share

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Growing online sales helps Sears stock improve fundamental basis for long-term growth. But stock markets are not always rational. Find SHLD analysis here. Looking for Broker?

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