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The recession is not a lifestyle choice

Years of a booming economy have left us with a media that's ill-equipped to understand and report on the subsequent economic bust. New voices and viewpoints are required to help readers deal with its consequences of recession. read more »
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Homstie Turns Your Unused space Into Cash

Lifehacker article on new site that allows people to rent out their unused garage, parking spot, spare room, backyard etc. to someone who needs extra space. read more »
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Housing Bailout to Commit $75 Billion to Fight Foreclosures

Later today, President Obama will detail his plans to help bail out millions of homeowners who are at serious risk of foreclosure. The plan would spend $75 billion to help up to nine million families stay in their homes or refinance their mortgages. read more »
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8 Benefits of the Stimulus Package for You

What does the stimulus package do for the average US citizen - here are 8 concrete benefits. read more »
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7 Secrete Tips I’ve Learned About Personal Finance Blogging

Over the last few years, I have made several observations about personal finance blogging that I would like to share with my fellow blogging readers. read more »
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Top 43 Songs About Money

My list of the top 43 songs about money. Some are specifically about money, while in others, money plays a part of the story.
In case you're wondering why I chose 43 songs, it's because I like prime numbers. read more »
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Is Your Home an Asset or Liability?

When is your house a liability? Does the fact that you have a mortgage make your house a liability? Or do you have to owe more than the house is worth? What is a liability, anyway? read more »
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Stop Wasting your Money on these 25 Things

The following is a list of 25 things that many people commonly overpay for, and it most likely includes at least one thing that every person is guilty of spending their hard-earned money on from time to time. read more »
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Dealing with Financial Frustrations

Ideas of simple things to do when something you've budgeted for doesn't go exactly the way you planned and ways to prevent it in the future. read more »
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Putting Up with Pitiful 401k Plans

My work's 401k plan is pathetic. Maybe yours is too. Should we stick with these poor plans? I think there are two reasons you should stick with your 401k. read more »
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My Economic Plan - Stimulate Yourself!

The government just passed a $790 billion plan to get the economy moving, but I won't hold my breath to see if it works. Instead, I'm going to show some responsibility, and stimulate myself. read more »
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Obama Expected to Sign Recovery Plan to Avoid & Fight Foreclosure

President Barack Obama said that in order for the $787 billion economic recovery plan to be successful, it must include measures to abate the foreclosure crisis. read more »
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E-Filing Your Taxes May Cost More Than You Think

How much does e-filing your taxes really cost? I decided to put it into perspective by calculating the APR of the filing fee. The result is even more than I expected. read more »
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7 Facts You May Not Know About the TARP Capital Purchase Program

Is our government really making the right moves to save our economy? read more »
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How to Earn an Extra $1,000

I am here to prove that I practise what I preach. I have listed a few ways I have earned an extra $1,000 in a couple of months. read more »
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