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News Flash: Hard Work DOESN'T Always Pay Off

In our society, we're told from a young age that if we work hard, we'll be paid accordingly and we'll be just fine with our finances. Unfortunatel[...] read more »
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Is the Demise of Free Checking Imminent?

Over the last six months or so, there has been speculation about the end of free checking accounts. With banks looking for ways to generate revenue i[...] read more »
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Reasons to Pay Down Credit Card Debt as Soon as Possible

It can be tempting to continuing paying down credit card debt at a slow pace, dictated by the minimum payment or a little bit more. It might be diffi[...] read more »
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* 15 Ways to Make Money

Whether you are looking to supplement your income, or whether you need something more like a “day job”, there are ways you can make money. Here are 1[...] read more »
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Have You Tried a Spending Diet?

Many of us are experiencing a kind of financial hangover with the end of the holiday season — and all of the spending that often takes place during t[...] read more »
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Will Your Tax Return Be Flagged for an Audit?

There is no way to avoid a random tax audit. However, some audits are the result of tax returns that have raised red flags. If you want to avoid draw[...] read more »
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Inflation: Silent Wealth Killer

One of the things that many people fail to consider when making financial plans for the future is inflation. It sort of creeps up on you, commonly ma[...] read more »
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Fico 8 Credit Score – Credit Scoring Might Get Harder

The FICO 8 model is catching on more widely, and you can expect to see some changes in what is important to your credit score. According to myFICO.co[...] read more »
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Use Supplemental Income to Pay Off Credit Card Debt

The nature of credit cards, and the way your credit line revolves, means that you can be stuck paying interest to someone else for a very long time –[...] read more »
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Credit Utilization: Another Important Part of Your Credit Score

Your credit utilization accounts for about 30% of your credit score. This means that if you want to have a good score, you will need to pay attention[...] read more »
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Reverse Mortgage Disadvantages

One of the retirement “tools” being touted right now is the reverse mortgage. While reverse mortgages can be tempting, it is important not to jump in[...] read more »
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The Cost of Nature: Expenses Related to My Home Flooding

Five days before Christmas, unusual weather conditions in my hometown resulted in a water table that invaded my home and every other home on my stree[...] read more »
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5 Things You Should Know About CDs

Consider the following items before you decide to purchase a CD. You should understand the basics of how CDs work. read more »
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5 Fees to Avoid in the New Year

A New Year is almost upon us, and it’s time to start thinking about how you want to improve your finances for 2011. One of the things you can do is a[...] read more »
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Adventures in Fiscal Irresponsibility

Late last night, the House passed a tax deal that would extend Bush era tax cuts. Extending the Bush era tax cuts for everyone, without cutting spend[...] read more »
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