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'Random Walk' author Malkiel bullish on international index funds

Posted by itsonlymoney 518 days ago (http://blog.oregonlive.com)
Category: Funds and ETFs | Tags: investing indexing
The 10th edition of Burton Malkiel's classic is out. In this interview, he explains why its recommended asset allocations have changed. read more »
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Debit or credit? Higher One's 'noodly' fees irk college students

Posted by itsonlymoney 629 days ago (http://blog.oregonlive.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: college credit cards debit cards fees
Heading to college? Higher One's debit card is on hundreds of campuses. Get in the know about how it works. You may be surprised. read more »
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Those credit card rewards cost us a lot of cash

Posted by itsonlymoney 665 days ago (http://blog.oregonlive.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: credit cards fees personal finance
Evidence shows credit-card rewards aren't good for us in the long run. Here's what you can do to wean yourself off them. read more »
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Why Closing a Credit Card Account Can Affect Your Credit Score

Posted by MMarquit 665 days ago, popular 665 days ago (http://www.peakpersonalfinance.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: credit credit cards money
It may not be right, but the credit scoring system really isn't about your financial responsibility. Which is why you might be penalized when you cl[...] read more »
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Are You A Poser?

Posted by FinanciallyPoor 665 days ago (http://www.financiallypoor.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: credit cards debt personal finance
Do you have a credit card? Sure you do. Everyone has a credit card. Do you use it like a credit card is supposed to be used? I hope not because it’s [...] read more »
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How to adjust state and federal withholding separately

Posted by itsonlymoney 721 days ago (http://blog.oregonlive.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: personal finance taxes allowances
It's pretty simple. Just scrawl "For Oregon Taxes Only" on the top of the W-4 form you adjust, according to instructions from the Oregon Departmen[...] read more »
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Teaching money management through video games

Posted by itsonlymoney 721 days ago (http://blog.oregonlive.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: education personal finance video games
Our nation's financial knowledge is poor. But researchers think these online video games hold promise in teaching young adults to manage money wisel[...] read more »
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Need a vice? Try mixing sin stocks with saints

Posted by itsonlymoney 747 days ago (http://blog.oregonlive.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: investing stocks sin stocks
These stocks are shunned by socially responsible investors, churches and many pension funds. But as the devil would have it, research shows that inve[...] read more »
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Adult children get health coverage extended, but watch the tans

Posted by itsonlymoney 747 days ago (http://blog.oregonlive.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: financial planning health care taxes
The very-soon-to-come impacts of health care reform could impact your bottom line ... and your tan line. read more »
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Socially responsible investments feel good, fit the bill

Posted by itsonlymoney 761 days ago (http://blog.oregonlive.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: investing mutual funds sri
Here are some specific SRI funds whose past performance and screening criteria might make them attractive. I also offer more conservative ways to inv[...] read more »
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How to title property to meet your wishes in death

Posted by itsonlymoney 812 days ago (http://blog.oregonlive.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: estate planning titling heirs
There are a few easy ways you can ensure your home, auto, bank account and other assets go where you want them to when you die. It's all in how you [...] read more »
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You are not your credit score

Posted by itsonlymoney 819 days ago (http://blog.oregonlive.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: credit credit cards personal finance
The bad economy and shifting consumer behavior means those credit scores aren't as accurate as they used to be. So don't obsess about them. read more »
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For the banks, it isn't personal

Posted by itsonlymoney 839 days ago (http://www.oregonlive.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: banking fees personal finance
"Automatic overdraft protection" is a lovely phrase, ingeniously designed to help you sleep at night while your bank performs that cattle-prod colo[...] read more »
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Haven't received your W-2, 1099-R or 1099-MISC?

Posted by itsonlymoney 846 days ago (http://blog.oregonlive.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: taxes w-2
Jan. 31 was the deadline. Here's what the IRS says you should do. read more »
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Unemployed or underemployed? Check out these breaks

Posted by itsonlymoney 847 days ago (http://blog.oregonlive.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: economy iras taxes unemployed
Here are some oft-overlooked tax breaks and retirement plan allowances that might help unemployed or underemployed workers. read more »
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