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Savings can save the day

Over these past few months, it has become increasingly clear to many of us how crucial it is to have an emergency fund. So how much should you save a[...] read more »
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Do you have the best piggy bank?

Smartypig continues to have one of the highest APYs, how is that possible? read more »
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Checklist: Preparing your income tax return

Use our checklist as a guide to help you gather necessary forms and receipts for preparing your income tax return. read more »
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7 last minute tax moves to keep Uncle Sam on your side

There are ways to decrease your chances of disturbing the grumpy Goliath, and steps you can take now to protect yourself if you do find yourself in i[...] read more »
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A “Priceless” Valentine’s Day

Despite the down economy, the National Retail Federation predicts that about 14.7 billion dollars will be spent on cards, jewelry, flowers, and romantic dinners, which translates to about $102.50 spent per person (only roughly $20 less than last yea read more »
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Go to the Library, Save $1,000

The great news is that your local library has also kept up with the technology curve.
And you can pretty much meet the same entertainment needs, listed in this diagram with no price tag attached.
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Ten Common Income Tax Credits

What follows is a rundown of common income tax credits. While this list is by no means exhaustive, it’s a good starting point as you begin pulling your taxes together. read more »
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ROTH IRA? 401(K)? What they are and why you need one right now.

With the need to replace 100% or more of pre-retirement income to fund your retirement lifestyle, with pensions disappearing and the question of whether or not social security will be there when you retire, now is a great time for retirement account read more »
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10 Healthy Foods for Under $1

You want to eat healthy but your pocket can’t afford it.
You want to eat cheap, but your body can’t afford it.
Fortunately, there are actually quite a few healthful and tasty foods that are dirt cheap.
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7 Best Ways To Save Money And The Environment

With a passion for personal finance and being green, she enlightens us on how the two can join forces to help us save money while being environmentally friendly. read more »
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Free Money Available From Bank of America

Bank of America customers, here's some good news for you: If you paid an overdraft or over-limit fee after using a BofA debit card in recent years, [...] read more »
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It's Raining Cars

In the US, Hyundai is letting you return a car you buy from them if you lose your income within a year of the purchase. read more »
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Fraudulent Charges - What Do You Do?

What is GFDL? What is Adele Services?
You may be wondering this if you were one of millions of Americans hit with a $0.25 charge by either of the[...] read more »
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Script- Asking for A Raise Part 2

The tough questions; If your boss does not feel he/she can give you a raise, it will probably be for one of the following reasons... read more »
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Script- Asking for A Raise

A walk through on how to connect with your boss and giving you a script of common raise-related questions to review, to prepare you for some of the q[...] read more »
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