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Here’s Why You Should Shred those Credit Card Convenience Checks

Posted by moneymatters 104 days ago, popular 103 days ago (http://www.smartonmoney.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: checks credit debt
Convenience checks from your credit card company can certainly be convenient, but there are a ton of reasons why you should avoid using them. Here ar[...] read more »
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Would You Invest A Portion Of Your Emergency Fund?

Posted by moneymatters 105 days ago, popular 104 days ago (http://www.biblemoneymatters.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: emergency fund investing saving
We currently have a 12 month emergency fund, but have considered investing a portion of that money. Would you consider investing some of your emergen[...] read more »
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How To Do A 401(k) Loan: Pros And Cons Of Borrowing From A Retirement Plan

Posted by moneymatters 109 days ago, popular 108 days ago (http://www.biblemoneymatters.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: 401k debt loan
The 401(k) often has an option where you can take out a loan and pay yourself interest. There are risks to be aware of, however, when taking out a 40[...] read more »
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How I Ended Up With A $5000 Dollar Tax Bill This Year

Posted by moneymatters 110 days ago, popular 109 days ago (http://www.biblemoneymatters.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: filing taxes estimated taxes
I just started entering my income, deductions and other information in preparation for filing taxes. Unexpectedly I realized that I will owe almost $[...] read more »
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Why You May Want to Get a Life Insurance Policy Even If You Don’t Have Kids

Posted by moneymatters 112 days ago, popular 111 days ago (http://www.biblemoneymatters.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: family insurance life
There are reasons you may want to consider a life insurance policy even if you don't have kids. Here are a few of them. read more »
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Obama Offers Up New Mortgage Relief And Refinance Plan

Posted by moneymatters 114 days ago, popular 113 days ago (http://www.smartonmoney.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: economy mortgage real estate
President Obama announced this week that he would be seeking passage of a new updated mortgage relief plan aimed at helping underwater homeowners . read more »
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How To File Your Federal Taxes For Free Using The Free E-File Programs

Posted by moneymatters 116 days ago, popular 115 days ago (http://www.biblemoneymatters.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: filing taxes e-file
Filing your taxes doesn't have to be expensive. There are several places that will allow you to do it for free if you meet certain guidelines. read more »
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The 401(k) Maximum Contribution Went Up This Year. Did You Bump Up Your Contributions?

Posted by moneymatters 118 days ago, popular 117 days ago (http://www.biblemoneymatters.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: 401k investing retirement
The 401(k) account contribution limits went up this year. Have you increased your contribution amount to take advantage of the extra amount? read more »
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401(k) Rollover To IRA: What To Do With Your Retirement Account When Leaving Your Old Job

Posted by moneymatters 119 days ago, popular 118 days ago (http://www.biblemoneymatters.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: 401k investing ira retirement
If you're leaving an old job you might need to think about rolling over a 401(k) plan into a new IRA. Here's how to go about doing that read more »
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Would You Use A Local Currency Instead Of A Federal Reserve Note?

Posted by moneymatters 119 days ago, popular 118 days ago (http://www.smartonmoney.com)
Category: Economy | Tags: currency economy government
As the economy continues to limp along, an increasing number of people are skeptical of the currency. But what alternative is there? read more »
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Do You Save Your Pocket Change? For One Indiana Man It Adds Up To A New Car Every 10-15 Years.

Posted by moneymatters 121 days ago, popular 121 days ago (http://www.smartonmoney.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: frugality investing saving
Do you save enough of your pocket change to be able to buy a car? One Indiana man did, twice! What if he had invested the money as well? read more »
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Is Multi-Generational Living For You? What Are The Pros And Cons?

Posted by moneymatters 126 days ago, popular 126 days ago (http://www.biblemoneymatters.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: family frugality saving
With the tight economy, more and more families are finding themselves living in multi-generational households. Here are some pros and cons. read more »
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10 Ways To Protect Your Financial And Personal Information When Shopping Online

Posted by moneymatters 128 days ago, popular 128 days ago (http://www.biblemoneymatters.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: credit fraud identity theft
What can we do to protect ourselves from being a victim of online fraud or identity theft? read more »
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The Future Value Of Your Roth IRA

Posted by moneymatters 136 days ago, popular 135 days ago (http://www.biblemoneymatters.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: investing roth ira
What if you were to think a bit differently about retirement and invest for cash flow versus investing for appreciation. Here's a look. read more »
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American Express Bank Personal Savings Account Review

Posted by moneymatters 136 days ago, popular 135 days ago (http://www.smartonmoney.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: accounts banks reviews
American Express has a 160+ year track record, and is known for their premium credit cards.They also have a savings account. Here’s a review. read more »
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