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Sweden Leads the Charge Toward a Cashless Society

The charge toward a cashless society is underway. So far, Canadians have shown an interest in being at the front of technology, including the use of [...] read more »
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Being “Normal” Costs An Average of $600,000 Over a Lifetime: Here’s Why We Are Fighting Back

Over a lifetime, a “normal” American pays out $600,000 in interest for all of the loans they take out from student loans to home loans. read more »
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Reflections on a Frugal Japanese Life

Our author recounts her husbands frugal upbringing in Japan and how it helped them to afford college education for their kids,retirement, and more. read more »
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I’m a Fan of Gift Cards, But At What Cost?

It sounds like buying gift cards can do no wrong, but that is not exactly the case. Those gift cards might be stolen. read more »
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Should You Invest in Commodities?

Should you invest in commodities? It's important to realize that commodities trading comes with an increased amount of perceived risk. read more »
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Don’t Let Money Rule Your Life

A number of studies support the claim that money ultimately makes people unhappy. How do you make it so that money doesn’t rule your life? read more »
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Spring Market Correction By the Numbers

We’ve had a massive market rally followed by a rather significant correction. Renewed debt worries coupled with a significant global growth slowdown [...] read more »
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Do You Really Need $150,000 a Year to Live Comfortably?

Can you afford the basics? What are the basics, anyway? According to a recent article in USA Today, it takes about $150,000 a year in order to cover [...] read more »
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Why "For Sale by Owner" May Not be the Best Choice When Selling Your Home

If you are looking to sell your home here’s Kukurudza’s short list of reasons why Realtors are worth the commission you pay them. read more »
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How to Calculate PMI?

When you buy a home with the help of a mortgage, there is a good chance that you will need to purchase mortgage insurance. Here's how it's calculat[...] read more »
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Inheriting an IRA - Beneficiaries, Distribution Rules, Withdrawals

One way you might end up with a retirement account is by inheriting an IRA. However, it’s important to realize that there are some interesting rules [...] read more »
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Facebook IPO Disappoints, Eurozone Remains in Focus

Last week’s big news was the Facebook (FB) IPO. In spite of a great deal of hype leading up to the IPO, the offering fell flat. The Facebook IPO did [...] read more »
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OptionsHouse Review From a Pilgrm’s Perspective

It doesn’t matter if you’re a skilled options trader or just starting out. This OptionsHouse review will be very useful to you. That’s because the co[...] read more »
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How Scammers Use Personal Information To Fool You

Thanks to the Internet, and social media profiles, chances are that there is a wealth of personal information about you available to scammers. read more »
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Will A Pension Plan Handcuff You To Your Job?

I consider myself lucky to have a pension plan, but ask me again in 10 years. Complacency sets in after years of doing the same thing day-in-day-out.[...] read more »
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