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Even the world billionaires are feeling the effect of the economy. Bill Gates lost nearly $18 billion dollars but even with his losses regained his title as the world’s richest man. Warren Buffett, last year’s No. 1, saw a decline of $25 billion as shares of Berkshire Hathaway fell nearly 50% in 12 months. Mexican telecom titan Carlos Slim Helú, coming in third wealthiest, lost $25 billion over the past year. 

Meet: William Gates III (aka Bill Gates)- #1 World’s Wealthiest Billionaire (click here to find out more)

Net Worth:$40.0 billion
Fortune:self made
Source:Microsoft
Age:53
Country Of Citizenship:United States
Residence:Medina,Washington
Industry: Software
Education:Harvard University, Drop Out
Marital Status:married, 3 children

Here are a few ideas on making your dollar go a little further.

1. Use coupons at the grocery store.  You’ll be surprised how fast they ad up.

2. Use internet coupon codes when buying clothes.

3. Drive smoothly and use cruise control when driving longer distances.

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The decision to purchase a home, is one of the biggest choices you’ll make in your lifetime. The choice to buy, over renting a home, has its advantages and disadvantages.

As far as the Advantages, you get a nice tax write-off, you can fix and upgrade your home whenever you want, you can build equity as the market increases in value, and you can control your payment options. Read the rest of this entry »