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» How Much House Can $10,000 Buy?

Bankrate recently looked at what $400,000 can buy today in the real estate market. But I didn’t think that was realistic. Doesn’t Bankrate know we’re[...] read more »
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» Comparing Fixed Annuities & Certificates of Deposit

Fixed annuities and certificates of deposit share some characteristics but they're very different, this article discusses both. read more »
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» 2009 Sales Tax Holiday Schedule

With the economy in a funk and consumers looking to save as much as they can, one of the best ways to shave several percentage points off your purcha[...] read more »
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» How To Get An Experian Credit Score

Experian stopped provided credit reporting data to Fair Isaac, thus preventing consumers from getting their credit scores. Here are some ways to get [...] read more »
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» How To Get A Free FICO Credit Score

Everyone knows how to get a copy of their credit report, but getting your score for free is a little trickier. Here is how. read more »
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How to Pick the Best Credit Card

Depending on who you ask, a credit card is either a very useful financial tool or an incarnation of the devil. Learn how to pick the best card for yo[...] read more »
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Guide to Social Lending Networks

Certificate of deposit rates are abysmal, high yield savings account interest rates are worse, and the stock market is insanely volatile… which is wh[...] read more »
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The Savvy Consumer: Saving can be lucrative

Jim, founder of the personal finance blog Bargaineering.com, recommended that I look at reward interest checking accounts. "They come from local com[...] read more »
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IRS Tax Payment Plan: Don’t Pay Taxes With A Credit Card

When you finish filing your taxes, you may find yourself owing a little or a lot to Uncle Sam. Whatever you do, avoid paying it down with a credit ca[...] read more »
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Incorporating Your Business: Sole Proprietorship, LLC, or Corporation

Comparison of three popular business types - sole proprietorship, limited liability corporation, and an S corporation. read more »
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Money Hacks Carnival #51 - The Office Edition

Check out the latest Carnival of Money Hacks, with all the hackilicious money posts from the last week! It's got an Office theme too so it's bound to be good fun. read more »
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6 Free E-File Options

Working on your taxes today? This weekend marks the first tax filing rush of the season. Let’s check out all the free e-filing options for your federal return to get your taxes done and on their way to the IRS! read more »
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Synthetic Identity Theft

Synthetic identity theft is a special type of identity theft. There are two versions of synthetic identity theft. The first is where the thief rebuil[...] read more »
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Carnival of Personal Finance No. 188: The Jane Austen Edition

Welcome to the 188th Carnival of Personal Finance! Our theme for this week’s edition is Jane Austen, as I am a admirer of both her novels and the fil[...] read more »
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Dogs of the Dow

The Dogs of the Dow is an investment strategy where you buy equal dollar amounts of the ten highest dividend yield stocks in the DJIA.[...] read more »
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