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Save on Moving Costs by Selling Furniture

A large expense can be the cost of actually moving your furniture and belongings. Here's some tips to save on moving costs by selling furniture. read more »
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How Many Of Your Needs Are Actual Needs?

Are things you often consider needs actual needs? What if you are struggling to make ends meet, should you then be cutting out some necessities? read more »
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Should You Do It Yourself? – When Not To DIY

One of the ways that many try to save money is to do it yourself. While you can save money with creativity and elbow grease, DIY isn’t always the pre[...] read more »
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How To Do A 401(k) Loan: Pros And Cons Of Borrowing From A Retirement Plan

The 401(k) often has an option where you can take out a loan and pay yourself interest. There are risks to be aware of, however, when taking out a 40[...] read more »
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Cost Basis Reporting - Free From Broke

Cost basis reporting is an important concept to understand when you are selling investments as it can affect what you pay in taxes. See how new rules[...] read more »
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How To Put Your Kids To Work

Tired of your kids always asking for money? Letting kids earn their own money can be a fun and prosperous venture. Here's how to put your kids to wo[...] read more »
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Invest in Gold-Is It a Good Investment?

A lot of investors continue asking if they should invest in gold and if gold is a good investment. A neat visual summary of investing in gold. read more »
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Scam Alert: Tax Time Frauds

Scams have become so prevalent that you can practically follow a schedule of scams based on the time of year. This time of year, it is time to start [...] read more »
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Investing Terms: Growth Stocks and Value Stocks

As you formulate an investing strategy, make sure you understand the difference between growth stocks and value stocks. read more »
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Have Student Loans Contributed to the Rise in the Cost of College?

One of the big issues debated recently is whether or not a four-year degree is worth the cost. The cost of education continues to rise at a pace that[...] read more »
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Should you keep your winners and sell your losers?

If you practice keep your winners and sell your losers, you are in fact buying high and selling low which is the opposite of the one strategy that gu[...] read more »
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Become Debt Free – Personal Finance Basics

Why should you become debt free? What's the best way of paying off debt? Should you use a debt snowball method or lump payments on the highest inter[...] read more »
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Taking CPP early: the new breakeven points

Determining whether taking CPP early makes sense or not depends on the math of calculating the breakeven points. read more »
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» Financial Options for the Unbanked

It becomes necessary for many to interact with some sort of financial services provider, since many of the unbanked still have paychecks to cash. Som[...] read more »
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Are You Judging Others’ Personal Finance Choices?

Watch out for financial judging. After all, what you choose to spend money on may appear stupid to someone else. read more »
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