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* Your FICA Savings: 3 Ideas for Your 2011 Increase

By this point in the year you might have noticed that your paychecks are a little bit bigger. This is because part of the tax package that passed at [...] read more »
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4 Reasons to Avoid Payday Loans

Payday loans are among the worst financial products out there. They may seem like a good idea because they are relatively easy to get, but there are [...] read more »
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» Four Expenses You Must Negotiate

When it comes to saving money, one of the most important things you can do is ask for a discount. Here are 4 expenses you should be negotiating. read more »
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4 Money Issues to Discuss Before Marriage

Talking about finances before marriage means getting a head start in working through debt issues, consolidating assets and preparing for larger finan[...] read more »
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Credit Score Improvements

As technology advances, and as credit score algorithms become more sophisticated, efforts are being made to measure more consumer behaviors, and to i[...] read more »
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Is It a Good Idea for the Credit Market to Ease?

Mailboxes are starting to see an influx of credit card offers after a period of tightening. It might be a little easier to get approved for a loan or[...] read more »
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» We Can’t All Be Slash: 6 Ways to Sell Your Stuff Online

Famed Guns N’ Roses (and Velvet Revolver) rock guitarist Slash is auctioning off a ton of personal items in March. While your stuff probably won’t be[...] read more »
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Tax Time: 5 Things You Should Know

This time of year always gets me thinking about what you should know about tax time -- and paying taxes. Here are 5 things that you should know this [...] read more »
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4 Financial Planning Credentials for Qualifying a Financial Planner

If you do decide that a financial professional can help you, it is important to know that he or she is qualified. Here are four credentials to look f[...] read more »
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Why People Choose Certificates of Deposit

One of the most popular financial products is the certificate of deposit, or CD. These financial products are popular because they provide s certain [...] read more »
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Personal Finance 101: Why Insurance is Important

It can be difficult to continue to pay insurance premiums when you don’t actually end up using insurance. However, the point of insurance is to help [...] read more »
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Five Things That Will Increase Your Life Insurance Costs

When it comes to life insurance costs, companies look at the risk that you will die soon. Here are 5 things that can increase your costs. read more »
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Tax Software Discounts

One of the ways you can save money this tax season is to get a discount on tax preparation software. If you like to do your taxes yourself — with som[...] read more »
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Start an Emergency Fund: 4 Steps

While an emergency fund probably won’t solve all of your money problems, it can be quite helpful in easing the situation. Here are four steps that ca[...] read more »
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Tax Time: When Do You Have to File a Schedule B?

One of the important things to remember about income from CD interest is that you have to pay taxes on it. read more »
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