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What does a good financial advisor do?

In short: They do *not* pick hot stocks for you or attempt to time the market. They help you with asset allocation, budgeting, and retirement plannin[...] read more »
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Should We Adopt a National Sin Tax on Junk Food to Reduce Obesity Epidemic?

A controversial, but worthwhile, debate on the addition of a sin tax to foods directly contributing to the obesity epidemic. read more »
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Few Good Books on Investing and Personal Finance

So what's on your summer reading list to keep you saving smart? Here are a few of our favs: read more »
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Six Job Search Ideas for Almost-Grads from an Almost-Grad

It pays to get out and get in touch with people when you're looking for a job. Here are some valuable lessons I've learned during the course of my [...] read more »
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50 of the most outrageous insurance claims ever put to paper

Every year insurance companies have to deal with lots of bogus claims. Sometimes the claims are just too bizarre to be false. We take a look at 50 of[...] read more »
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Where is the best place to open a Roth IRA?

A quick look at my two favorite brokerage firms, and a point-by-point discussion of how to choose the right one for you. read more »
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Is the Mortgage Crisis Over?

While many are looking for a recovery in the near term, some questions remain about whether the mortgage crisis is truly over, and even what the mort[...] read more »
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Unemployed? Top 5 Tax Traps!

An unemployment check only stretches so far and there may be tax consequences. Understand the 5 most important tax traps so you don't get trapped at[...] read more »
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A Lesson in Financial Planning from Disney’s Up

A blog entry about why we should all create a financial plan for our life and how to start. read more »
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4 Tips for Having Conversations with Parents (and Others) About Money

Money always has the potential to be a divisive topic. read more »
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» Investing With Lending Club: Low vs. High Risk Loans

Nickel presents an extensive review of Lending Club complete with many screenshots and step-by-step instructions. Breaks down the difference between[...] read more »
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Increasing Home Value by Improving the Basement

A basement improvement is a great way to increase the living space and value of your home. So much so that the majority of new homes being built toda[...] read more »
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Q&A With Will McClatchy of ETF Zone.com

"ETFs will probably overtake mutual funds, mostly by taking market share away from actively managed stock picking mutual funds. At some point every [...] read more »
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Money Hacks Carnival #64 - As American As Apple Pie

88 Submissions were included in this Money Hacks Carnival. Lots of great reading so head on over. Apple pie WILL be included! read more »
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How to Prepare to live on one income

The average American family is a two-income family with both spouses working outside the home. A high cost of living combined with high expectations [...] read more »
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