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7 Milestone Birthdays That Affect Your Retirement

Being unaware of these milestones will cost you money! read more »
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What a Cow, a Red Box and Hair Clippers Have in Common

If you've ever played the game Tri-Bond, you know the object of the game is to find the common link among three items. So what's the common link a[...] read more »
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Understanding Your Credit Score

What is a credit score and what factors go into how it is determined. read more »
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Reader Question: Down Payment or Car Savings?

A reader wrote in with a question: should we put more money down toward our house, or save that money for a car?
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Spend Less Than you Earn

The best piece of financial management advice ever given. read more »
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5 Things That Don’t Affect Your Credit Score

There are things that don't affect your fico credit score that you may have thought did affect it. Here are a few of them that you shouldn't worry [...] read more »
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If You Want to Get Ahead, Stop Taking This Path!

What's the difference between those who get ahead financially and those who don't? One avoids this path and the other doesn't. read more »
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Forget Cash for Clunkers Increase Your MPG

Who cares about Cash for Clunkers, use these 5 Tips to increase the fuel economy of the car you already own. read more »
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Probate: Understanding What Probate is-Steps in the Probate Process

A look at what probate is and the steps involved in probate process. read more »
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frugal vacation

We just finished a weeklong vacation for $335. Read how we did it, and what we spent money on. read more »
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Who Can You Count on For Retirement?

The government, your employer or yourself? Who are you counting on for retirement? read more »
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The Foolproof Method for Responsible Credit Card Use

The single most useful piece of advice when it comes to responsible credit card use - when you spend the money, it needs to hurt. Here's how to do i[...] read more »
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Increase Your Cash Flow: Turn Your Hobby into a Business

Looking for a fun way to increase your cash flow? Find something you love to do and figure out a way to make money at it. read more »
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Top 16 Pieces of Your Information Identity Thieves Crave

A countdown of the top 16 pieces of YOUR personal information identity thieves would just love to get their grubby little hands on!
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Benefits of Using a Credit Card

While the discussion continues to be one-sided against their use, I’m convinced that you can make responsible use of credit and reap some well-deserv[...] read more »
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