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Independent Contractor vs. Employee: What’s the Difference?

Posted by nickel 720 days ago (http://www.fivecentnickel.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: taxes self employment
It’s clearly beneficial from a tax perspective to hire your housekeeper as independent contractor vs. an employee, but just because you claim they ar[...] read more »
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How to Read Wall Street Journal Articles for Free

Posted by nickel 817 days ago, popular 816 days ago (http://www.jammersix.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: free media wsj
Frustrated by the WSJ paywall? Here's how to bypass it and get free access to all articles. read more »
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Preparing for a Move

Posted by nickel 835 days ago, popular 834 days ago (http://www.fivecentnickel.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: moving
Thoughts on getting ready to relocate. read more »
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Why a Degree From a Fancy College Isn’t Worth It

Posted by nickel 885 days ago, popular 884 days ago (http://www.fivecentnickel.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: education
Have you ever wondered if it makes sense to spend big bucks on an undergraduate education? Well, here's the answer... read more »
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401(k) Changes to Encourage Saving

Posted by nickel 885 days ago (http://www.fivecentnickel.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: investing retirement saving
The White House is pushing for some technical changes that will make it easier than ever to save for retirement. Check it out... read more »
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Debt Reduction: Penny Wise and Pound Foolish

Posted by nickel 889 days ago, popular 888 days ago (http://www.fivecentnickel.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: credit debt reduction
Are you carrying any high interest debt? Do you have any money in the bank? The reason I ask is that a surprising number of people are holding excess[...] read more »
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How to Get a Raise (or at Least Keep Your Job)

Posted by nickel 890 days ago, popular 889 days ago (http://www.fivecentnickel.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: employment success working
I’m a huge fan of taking control of my own situation. Given the tough job market, there’s never been a better time to separate yourself from the othe[...] read more »
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0% Credit Card Hop Scotch: Not a Kids Game

Posted by nickel 891 days ago (http://www.fivecentnickel.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: credit cards debt reduction
A few years ago, a friend of mine was engaged in 0% credit card hopping. She had accumulated $20,000+ in credit card debt after graduate school and w[...] read more »
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How to Save Money on Homeowners Insurance

Posted by nickel 893 days ago, popular 892 days ago (http://www.fivecentnickel.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: frugality insurance
I’ve written in the past about how to save money on health, life, and car insurance. Today I’m going to round things out with an article on homeowner[...] read more »
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Eight Great iPhone Apps for Managing Your Money

Posted by nickel 899 days ago (http://www.fivecentnickel.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: budgeting finance iphone
I got an iPhone back in July, and I’ve had a blast digging through the App Store. While I’ve found some real gems, I’m sure I’ve missed out on some g[...] read more »
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Avoid Lifestyle Inflation: Create an Artificial Sense of Scarcity

Posted by nickel 909 days ago, popular 908 days ago (http://www.fivecentnickel.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: frugality investing saving
Lifestyle inflation is a huge threat to your financial well-being. Unless you’re exceptionally well-disciplined, it’s very difficult to keep your spe[...] read more »
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Can We Take Frugality Too Far?

Posted by nickel 911 days ago (http://www.fivecentnickel.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: frugality
Saving money is great, but at some point you're bound to go overboard. read more »
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Bank Overdraft Fees at All-Time High

Posted by nickel 913 days ago, popular 912 days ago (http://www.fivecentnickel.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: banking fees suckage
Did anyone else see today’s headline about bank overdraft fees? According to a recent report, U.S. banks are on pace to collect $38.5 billion worth o[...] read more »
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Investment Performance: It’s a Matter of Perspective

Posted by nickel 913 days ago (http://www.fivecentnickel.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: investing stocks
Have you looked at any stock market charts recently? The market has risen for four straight weeks, and things are looking up. Or are they? read more »
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The Fallacy of Relative Price Evaluation

Posted by nickel 919 days ago, popular 918 days ago (http://www.fivecentnickel.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: buying frugality
Boil your buying decisions down to their most basic level. Look at the actual dollar amounts involved instead of viewing things in a relative context[...] read more »
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