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Stocks are for Losers?

Posted by nickel 1103 days ago (http://www.fivecentnickel.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: investing mutual funds stocks
What would you say if I told you that, on average, the majority of stocks lose money over time? read more »
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Letter From the IRS - We Got Audited

Posted by nickel 1104 days ago, popular 1103 days ago (http://www.fivecentnickel.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: irs taxes audit
On Monday, I returned home from work to find a letter from the IRS in our mailbox. My heart sank. Fearing the worst, I opened the envelope and peered[...] read more »
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SIPC Insurance Coverage: What Happens if Your Broker Fails?

Posted by nickel 1106 days ago, popular 1105 days ago (http://www.fivecentnickel.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: insurance investing
Your bank deposits are covered by the FDIC, but what if your broker fails? What happens to your investments? The good news is that you’re covered — t[...] read more »
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Pay Off Mortgage Early? Or Invest?

Posted by nickel 1109 days ago, popular 1108 days ago (http://www.fivecentnickel.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: debt reduction investing mortgage
Should you pay off your mortgage early? Or should you focus on investing with your spare cash? This is one of the most hotly debated topics in person[...] read more »
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Is Personal Responsibility Dead?

Posted by nickel 1110 days ago, popular 1110 days ago (http://www.fivecentnickel.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: debt economy responsibility
Matt takes a long hard look at the role that our personal failings have played in producing the disaster that is our economy. read more »
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How Much Life Insurance Do You Need?

Posted by nickel 1113 days ago (http://www.fivecentnickel.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: insurance
This is a sticky subject, as there's no one right answer. Here, I walk you through the things that we've considered when decided how much life insu[...] read more »
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How to Save Money on Car Insurance

Posted by nickel 1114 days ago, popular 1114 days ago (http://www.fivecentnickel.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: frugality insurance saving
Six tips for shaving big bucks of your car insurance bill. The best part is that the biggest ones are really, really easy. read more »
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Off the Grid and Into the Future

Posted by nickel 1117 days ago, popular 1116 days ago (http://www.fivecentnickel.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: frugality simplicity downshifting
Thoughts on downshifting to a simpler, more self-reliant lifestyle. read more »
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Lending Club Review and Account Opening Process

Posted by nickel 1117 days ago, popular 1116 days ago (http://www.fivecentnickel.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: credit debt p2p lending
Curious about peer-to-peer lending? So was I. Check out what I've learned about Lending Club, complete with a walkthrough. read more »
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Risk Tolerance vs. Risk Capacity

Posted by nickel 1118 days ago, popular 1117 days ago (http://www.fivecentnickel.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: investing reward risk
Most investors are familiar with the concept of risk tolerance, but what about risk capacity? Check it out and learn what it means (and why it matter[...] read more »
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Is FreeCreditReport.com a Scam?

Posted by nickel 1120 days ago, popular 1119 days ago (http://www.fivecentnickel.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: credit report credit score scam
The short answer is "no". As long as you follow the rules, you can get a free credit report and, more importantly, a free credit score. Canceling t[...] read more »
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How to Negotiate and Lower Your Bills

Posted by nickel 1126 days ago, popular 1125 days ago (http://www.fivecentnickel.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: bills frugality
A rundown of how best to contact companies that you do business with and get your bills reduced. read more »
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The Best 529 Plans - 2009 Edition

Posted by nickel 1127 days ago, popular 1126 days ago (http://www.fivecentnickel.com)
Category: Personal Finance
Interested in saving for college? Yes? Then check out this list of the best 529 plans. read more »
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What is a 529 Plan?

Posted by nickel 1130 days ago (http://www.fivecentnickel.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: 529 education investing saving
This article provides a brief overview of 529 plans, which are a popular tool for saving for college. read more »
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How to Check Your Credit Report and Dispute an Error

Posted by nickel 1132 days ago, popular 1131 days ago (http://www.fivecentnickel.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: credit report credit score
Nice walkthrough of how to check your credit report (for free) and what to do if you spot any errors. Includes a sample dispute letter. read more »
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