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Are Banks Really In It For You?

Learn from my mistakes and never assume the banks are in it for you. They aren’t, in fact they make a killing off you so don’t make it easy on them w[...] read more »
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Negotiating Retirement as a Couple

Many retirement tales have to do with the minefield of decisions couples have to make: timing of retirement, relocation, ideas for living together. read more »
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United MileagePlus® Explorer Card Review

Fly United Airlines? Then you need to check out the slew of benefits the United MileagePlus Explorer Card offers up to cardholders. See more in our r[...] read more »
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How To Financially Prepare For A New Baby

Possibly one of the largest financial mistakes that future parents make is to underestimate the cost of a baby. Here's what to expect. read more »
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Credit Cards 101: What is a Credit Card?

We use credit for almost everything these days. But many of us use them blindly without knowing exactly what a credit is. Catch up on credit card bas[...] read more »
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The Economy of Diablo 3

Blizzard is not only seeking to control the real world economy of Diablo 3, they are looking to make a profit from selling items through their auctio[...] read more »
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The Anatomy of a Balance Transfer [Infographic]

One of the best ways to save money as you work to pay down debt is to use a balance transfer. Check out our infographic to learn more about balance t[...] read more »
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Could Easier Payment Methods Lead to More Spending and Debt?

Contact-less payments like RFID chips and near-field communication (NFC) are meant to make it easier for consumers to pay and might lead to more spen[...] read more »
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The Green Ages: Life Before Credit Cards

During the green ages, if you ran out of money, you stopped doing things. Today, if you have no money, you use the credit card to pay for it instead. read more »
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Lending Club Returns Closing In On 12%: Lending Club Could Cross $1 Billion In Total Loans By End Of Year

My returns in Lending Club have continued to improve and now show a net annualized return of 11.93%. Lending Club could also be surpassing $1 billion[...] read more »
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Is Social Security Really a Retirement Plan?

When you hear 'Social Security' you think retirement benefits, right? Most do. But social security is hardly a retirement plan on its own. You nee[...] read more »
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Tap Your Own Resourcefulness to Earn More Money

One of the best ways to improve your finances is to take charge of your earnings, cultivating additional income sources. However, in order to find a [...] read more »
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Oh Crap! I Screwed Up….How to Fix an Error on Your Credit Report

One of the most important aspects of your finances is your credit history. If there are mistakes in your credit report, it could lead to negative con[...] read more »
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Should Your Kids Contribute to Your Family's Financial Stability

For many families, the recession still hasn’t ended. In some cases, this might include encouraging children to get summer jobs and help contribute to[...] read more »
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How do Non-Performing Loans Effect Banks?

When considering the health of your bank, one of the items to review is the number of non-performing loans that appear on the bank’s balance sheet. read more »
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