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» It’s Never Too Late to Start Fixing Your Finances

Posted by GreenPanda 1119 days ago, popular 1119 days ago (http://www.fivecentnickel.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: debt reduction student loans
I recently ran across an interesting article about a FMF reader who has a tremendous amount of student loan and credit card debt (over $250k!) and is[...] 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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12 Months To A Fully-Funded Roth IRA by No Credit Needed

Posted by NCN 1125 days ago (http://www.ncnblog.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: investing limits retirement roth ira
You still have 12 months to fully-fund your Roth IRA! Read on for full details. read more »
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Netflix vs. Blockbuster: Which is Best?

Posted by deborah 1125 days ago (http://www.fivecentnickel.com)
Category: Business | Tags: business finance income money
Both Netflix and Blockbuster offer movies by mail using a monthly subscription model. Add movies to your online queue and they’ll be mailed out to yo[...] read more »
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The Worst 529 Plans - 2009 Edition

Posted by SuburbanDollar 1126 days ago (http://www.fivecentnickel.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: 529 college savings investments
In compliment to the Best 529 plans here is a listing of the worst 529 plans 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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Review of Dave Ramsey’s Town Hall For Hope

Posted by SuburbanDollar 1127 days ago, popular 1127 days ago (http://www.suburbandollar.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: dave ramsey review thfh
A look at the message presented in Dave Ramsey's Town Hall for Hope 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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You Should Be Ashamed of Yourself: Debt Collection Via Embarrassment

Posted by deborah 1132 days ago, popular 1131 days ago (http://www.fivecentnickel.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: budget debt finance income
Apparently Spain has very lax debt laws, meaning that it can be difficult for lenders to recover outstanding debts by taking deadbeat borrowers to co[...] 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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How to Get Out of Debt

Posted by deborah 1134 days ago, popular 1134 days ago (http://www.fivecentnickel.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: debt finance income investment money
It may sound trite, but the first step in tackling your debt is to admit that you have a problem. Unless you’re willing to own up to your situation a[...] read more »
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What Would You Do With a Windfall?

Posted by nickel 1137 days ago, popular 1137 days ago (http://www.fivecentnickel.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: wealth windfall
If fate presented you with a $1M windfall, what would you do with it? Chime in, and also check out the two dozen responses from Twitter. read more »
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» How to Handle Marriage and Money Talks

Posted by GreenPanda 1139 days ago (http://www.fivecentnickel.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: finances marriage money
Talking to your spouse about money can be difficult, but such conversations are vital to a healthy relationship. In fact, money problems are a common[...] read more »
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Social Media Sites That Help You Manage Your Finances

Posted by NCN 1151 days ago (http://www.ncnblog.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: social media stumbleupon tipd twitter
An overview of social media sites and social bookmarking sites that can help you better manage your money and finances. Sites covered include Tip'd[...] read more »
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