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E-Filing Your Taxes May Cost More Than You Think

Posted by pimpyourfinances 1197 days ago, popular 1196 days ago (http://www.pimpyourfinances.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: apr efiling tax rebates taxes
How much does e-filing your taxes really cost? I decided to put it into perspective by calculating the APR of the filing fee. The result is even more than I expected. read more »
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What would Bilbo do? 14 money lessons from "The Hobbit"

Posted by pimpyourfinances 1202 days ago, popular 1201 days ago (http://www.pimpyourfinances.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: money lessons personal finance tolkien
I'm tired of listening to the financial "experts", so I turned to a much older source of wisdon: J.R.R. Tolkien. Here are 14 money lessons I learned from “The Hobbit”. read more »
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Think Subscriptions End Automatically? Think Again

Posted by pimpyourfinances 1204 days ago (http://www.pimpyourfinances.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: cancelling contracts subscriptions
If you want to cancel a membership or paid subscription, make sure you take the proper steps to do so. I didn't, and my gym tried to extend my contract for an additional 30 years. read more »
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Carnival of Financial Goals - Music Edition!

Posted by pimpyourfinances 1209 days ago, popular 1209 days ago (http://www.pimpyourfinances.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: carnivals financial goals links
A music-themed edition of the Carnival of Financial Goals. Where else can you find 25 great links, as well as quotes from bands like Survivor and the Foo Fighters? read more »
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Debunking Credit Score Myths

Posted by feeder1 1210 days ago (http://www.pimpyourfinances.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: credit credit score fico myths
The truth about 6 common credit score myths. read more »
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10 People Most Responsible for the Recession

Posted by pimpyourfinances 1210 days ago, popular 1209 days ago (http://www.pimpyourfinances.com)
Category: Economy | Tags: recession cause blame
There's a lot of fingerpointing over the cause of the recession, but who's really to blame? We take a look at the top ten usual suspects. read more »
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Sound too good to be true? It probably is.

Posted by pimpyourfinances 1211 days ago, popular 1210 days ago (http://www.obliviousinvestor.com)
Category: Stocks | Tags: investing stocks
When investing, don't be tempted to give into the latest hot stock tips, or try to beat the system. And above all else, remember that if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. read more »
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Want to Know How to Succeed At Investing?

Posted by ObliviousInvestor 1211 days ago, popular 1210 days ago (http://www.pimpyourfinances.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: active investing passive
Stop trying. Or at least, stop trying all the things that history has shown to be impossible. Focus instead on what you can control: Asset allocation, investment costs, tax-advantaged accounts, etc. read more »
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Consumers Cut Back - but Have They Changed Their Ways?

Posted by pimpyourfinances 1214 days ago, popular 1213 days ago (http://www.pimpyourfinances.com)
Category: Economy | Tags: consumerism recession
Consumer spending may be down, but have they adopted financial responsibility as a way of life? I doubt it. After the economy improves, people will return to their irresponsible ways. read more »
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10 Things We’re Still Buying

Posted by feeder1 1217 days ago (http://www.pimpyourfinances.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: retail shoppers spending
While retailers suffer from shoppers changing their behaviors during recessions. Here are a list of 10 things people won't give up. read more »
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8 Ways to Boost Your Income

Posted by feeder1 1222 days ago (http://www.pimpyourfinances.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: income money personal finance wealth
Eight ways you can increase your income without tapping into your savings. read more »
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Money Hacks Carnival - Presidential Edition!

Posted by pimpyourfinances 1223 days ago, popular 1223 days ago (http://www.pimpyourfinances.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: carnivals links personal finance
The latest Money Hacks Carnival has a presidential theme, and contains 71 links for improving your finances. Also includes 12 great presidential quo[...] read more »
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If You Overcome Setbacks, You Can Accomplish Anything

Posted by pimpyourfinances 1224 days ago (http://www.pimpyourfinances.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: goals motivation
A look at the psychology of goals, especially the initial rush of enthusiasm we get when starting something new. By understanding the psychology beh[...] read more »
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How 5 Everyday Businesses Trick You

Posted by feeder1 1224 days ago (http://www.pimpyourfinances.com)
Category: Business | Tags: business finance money wealth
Here are five everyday businesses that try to trick you into spending more. read more »
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10 Financial Commandments for Your 20s

Posted by feeder1 1230 days ago, popular 1229 days ago (http://www.pimpyourfinances.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: building wealth college money management
No matter where you are on the pathway to independence, these time-tested guidelines will boost your odds of financial success. read more »
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