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4 Important Security Tips to Protect Your Mobile Payments

Now instead of throwing down multiple credit cards after a nice dinner, friends are bumping Blackberries to settle the bill. It’s very cool, but it d[...] read more »
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Home Values Drop Again in Q1. Where Does Your City Stand?

Home prices fell 0.7 percent nationwide in the first quarter of 2010, according to the National Association of Realtors. However, some markets saw bi[...] read more »
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3 Ways to Spy on Your Financial Planner

Consumers are accustomed to having their personal information collected but turnabout is fair play. You are entitled to more than mere verbal assuran[...] read more »
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The 7 Deadly Debt Sins

Financial sinners won't have to wait for the afterlife to be punished for their various misdeeds. Plenty of consequences await in the here and now. read more »
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Incredible Mobile Apps That You Would Swear Don’t Exist (But Do)

RedLaser App - No matter how great the deal seems, you’re always left wondering if the item in your hands isn’t just a little bit cheaper somewhere e[...] read more »
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How Bank Names Hide Their Colorful History

Do you know the sacrifices that were made by the earnest bankers of yore who put your branch in that peculiar strip mall between the spray-tan/dog gr[...] read more »
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How Americans will spend their tax refund [GRAPH]

Interesting recession fact #1: "Only 7 percent plan to fritter the money away on a shopping spree or vacation....." read more »
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The Best Traveler Credit Cards Infographic

Frequent traveler? Big Spender? Having a proper traveler credit card can really pay dividends in the long term, but which is right for you? read more »
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The Top Tax Myths (And What Happens When You Believe Them)

It’s getting to be that time of the year again. In an effort to save you from pulling a Wesley Snipes and ending up on the IRS’ radar, here are some [...] read more »
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11 of the Sneakiest Car Dealer Tricks

At the core, most dealers aren't out to rip you off. But they employ experienced and aggressive salespeople who have a bag of tricks designed to max[...] read more »
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Who Wins (& Who Loses) if Inflation Skyrockets

'Loser': The American economy. Borrowing to fund new businesses, buy homes and finance other tasks necessary for a healthy economy becomes more dif[...] read more »
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The 5 Biggest Mistakes People Make When Paying for College

"You have to look at two cost comparison points -- how much is the cost minus gift aid such as grants and scholarships, then how much is the total c[...] read more »
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What's Your International Currency IQ

This quiz lets you find out just how competent you are on your international coinage... read more »
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Paying with Cash? Ask For a Discount. It Actually Works.

Cash is king. It's also the preferred method of payment for a wide range of businesses that offer a discount to their customers who pay cash. Discou[...] read more »
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