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How I Remodeled My Kitchen for $9,871

This past fall I remodeled my kitchen to make my condo more attractive to potential buyers. (I’m selling it to move in with the love of my life). T[...] read more »
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A Bigger Home Isn't a Better Home

…..I’ve heard more than one person say “You should buy as large a home as you can afford in order to get a bigger tax deduction and make the most mon[...] read more »
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Buy the $200 Jeans

I like Diesel Jeans. They’re made with a high quality denim, fit well, and look stylish. They’re also expensive - $200 a pair. Many people woul[...] read more »
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14 Ways to Save Money on Your Cell Phone Bill

I’ve spent my entire career working in the telecommunications industry for cell phone service providers. Over the years I’ve learned many ways to ke[...] read more »
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How Much Money Do You Need to Feel Rich?

How much money do you need to have to consider yourself rich? It’s very debatable. Most people would agree, however, that rich people have the free[...] read more »
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The Best Way to Pay Off Your Mortgage Early

Recently I heard a suggestion about a unique way to payoff your mortgage early: Instead of making larger mortgage payments each month, invest the mo[...] read more »
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Is it Worth Borrowing to Fund a Roth IRA?

Recently, I received the following question from a Financial Fellow reader: “At 32 years old, is it worth borrowing money ($3,000 - $5,000) from my [...] read more »
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Pension Plans Ripoff Taxpayers

Recently, I read an article on Gen X Finance in which the author discussed pension plans. The article rekindled my distaste for defined benefit pe[...] read more »
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8 Financial Things to be Thankful For

In the spirit of Thanksgiving I thought it appropriate to make a list of financial things to be thankful for. Although some of the items listed belo[...] read more »
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Yet Another Reason to Start Saving for Retirement Early

Set up your retirement plan as soon as possible and regularly contribute to it. The more you save toward retirement while you are in your 20’s, the [...] read more »
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7 Extreme Ways to Improve Your Financial Situation

If money is tight and you are struggling to make ends meet you may be in a situation that requires drastic change. Perhaps you’ve made small improv[...] read more »
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The Benefits of Homeownership

I consider there to be four, primary financial benefits to owning your own home: The mortgage interest and property tax deductions, appreciation, fix[...] read more »
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Don't Payoff Student Loans (Early)

I graduated from college with $25,000 in student loans. Shortly thereafter I consolidated the loans at a fixed annual interest rate of 4.125% over a[...] read more »
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Free Money for Your Retirement

Assuming you meet certain requirements, the federal government will provide you with a tax credit as a result of your retirement savings contribution[...] read more »
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The Borders Public Library

I don’t use my local library to check out books. Instead, I go to Borders. I find a book I want, buy it, read it, and return it within 30 days. Pr[...] read more »
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