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Low Mortgage Rates - Should I Refinance?

Mortgage rates are still very, very low. Who would’ve ever thought we’d see mortgage rates this low for this period of time. Is it a good time to re[...] read more »
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Should Your Finances Be In Order Before Having Children?

One question that doesn't get asked enough is - should you have your finances in order before having children? Tell us your thoughts! read more »
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Used car prices likely to rise

The used car market is headed towards a period of stock shortfalls as weak new car sales in 2008 and 2009 impact the availability of three-year-old e[...] read more »
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Single Premium Immediate Annuity: When and How Much to Buy

Single Premium Immediate Fixed Annuities can be a helpful tool for retirement planning. But how much money should you put into one, and when is the b[...] read more »
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Friday Finance Followers – I’m Debt Free (sort of) Edition

Some of the best posts from the Personal Finance world from the past week. read more »
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10 Tips To Save Money On Bathroom Renovations

The good news is that, with the economy still struggling to get back on its feet, prices for building material have dropped significantly. So right [...] read more »
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Used car market to lead economic recovery

Car dealers who have been through a torrid time in the past 18 months can expect things to improve with the used car market leading the way. read more »
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Watch Out for Financial Advisors - They'll Soon Be Everywhere

Increasingly creative financial advisers are using strategies to get your attention when you may least expect it. read more »
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Online banking fraud rises 14%

Debit and credit card fraud has fallen dramatically as criminals turn their attention to the easier pickings to be had from fleecing online banking c[...] read more »
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6 Reasons You Won’t Go to Finance Hell if You’re Getting a Tax Refund This Year

With tax time approaching, you’re going to see several writers and talking heads on television chastise you for the “free loan” you gave the US gover[...] read more »
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Parents Should Not Pay For Kids' College Education?

There are many reasons why parents should not pay for their kids' college eduication. This is a good overview of those reasons. read more »
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Five Financial Products You Should NEVER Buy

While Congress debates the merits of a Consumer Finance Protection Agency, you can protect yourself by avoiding these five dubious financial products read more »
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Best of Money Carnival #41

Best 10 articles in money for the week. Included: $8 Glasses (yes, prescription), How to Raise Frugal Kids, Where to Stash Money at Home and more... read more »
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Avoid These Common Retirement Mistakes

When it comes to planning for retirement, don’t pull a Homer J. Simpson “Doh!” moment and make a costly move. read more »
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The euro under pressure

The currency initially proved a godsend to the EU countries – mostly the small ones. But an inner rot arose from reckless spending, fuelled by low in[...] read more »
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