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How To Do A 401(k) Loan: Pros And Cons Of Borrowing From A Retirement Plan

Posted by moneymatters 1 day 2 hours 2 minutes ago, popular 12 hours ago (http://www.biblemoneymatters.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: 401k debt loan
The 401(k) often has an option where you can take out a loan and pay yourself interest. There are risks to be aware of, however, when taking out a 40[...] read more »
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How I Ended Up With A $5000 Dollar Tax Bill This Year

Posted by moneymatters 2 days ago, popular 1 day 16 hours ago (http://www.biblemoneymatters.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: filing taxes estimated taxes
I just started entering my income, deductions and other information in preparation for filing taxes. Unexpectedly I realized that I will owe almost $[...] read more »
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Lending Club Returns Continue Upward Trend At 11.44%. Lending Club Passes 500 Million In Loan Originations

Posted by moneymatters 2 days ago (http://www.biblemoneymatters.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: investing retirement saving
Lending club announced that they had passed 500 million in loan originations since their inception. My returns also continued to go up, increasing to[...] read more »
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Used car prices could hit record levels this year

Posted by amabaie 3 days ago, popular 2 days ago (http://www.automonster.ca)
Category: Business | Tags: new cars prices used cars
Those in the market for a used car may have to pay more than expected. While late model used vehicle prices are still lower than new car prices, they[...] read more »
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9 Common Ways You Could Be Wasting Your Money

Posted by MMarquit 3 days ago, popular 3 days ago (http://www.smartonmoney.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: budget lifestyle money
Most of us scoff at the idea of just throwing money away. However, you might actually be doing just that — every day. There are a number of practices[...] read more »
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Why You May Want to Get a Life Insurance Policy Even If You Don’t Have Kids

Posted by moneymatters 4 days ago, popular 3 days ago (http://www.biblemoneymatters.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: family insurance life
There are reasons you may want to consider a life insurance policy even if you don't have kids. Here are a few of them. read more »
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Federal Income Tax Deadlines to File Taxes for 2012

Posted by freefrombroke 4 days ago, popular 4 days ago (http://freefrombroke.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: file taxes tax deadlines
The Federal Income Tax deadline isn't the same for everyone. Depending on the type of filer you are (individual, self-employed, corporation) you wil[...] read more »
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Obama Offers Up New Mortgage Relief And Refinance Plan

Posted by moneymatters 6 days ago, popular 5 days ago (http://www.smartonmoney.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: economy mortgage real estate
President Obama announced this week that he would be seeking passage of a new updated mortgage relief plan aimed at helping underwater homeowners . read more »
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Cutting The Cord And Getting Your TV On The Cheap (Without Using The Big Bad Cable And Satellite Companies)

Posted by moneymatters 7 days ago (http://www.biblemoneymatters.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: frugality saving tv
Cable and satellite TV bills continue to rise. It's time to cut the cord, and find free or cheap video content options. Here's how we do it. read more »
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Facebook IPO and Random Thoughts

Posted by bigcajunman 7 days ago (http://www.canajunfinances.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: facebook links best of
The long awaited Facebook IPO (stock symbol FB) has been announced, is it time to jump in and make some money on this Tech darling (but the voices in[...] read more »
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Obama Mortgage Relief Refinancing Plan - A Tax on Big Banks and More

Posted by freefrombroke 7 days ago, popular 6 days ago (http://freefrombroke.com)
Category: Economy | Tags: mortgage relief underwater mortgage
The latest Obama mortgage relief plan focuses on refinancing, specifically those with underwater mortgages. See what the President's latest plan is [...] read more »
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On Being Laid Off

Posted by bigcajunman 7 days ago, popular 6 days ago (http://www.canajunfinances.com)
Category: Careers | Tags: jobs lay off nortel
Those of you who are regular readers know that I work in the High Tech industry at a large telecommunications company, that was until Wednesday July [...] read more »
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How To File Your Federal Taxes For Free Using The Free E-File Programs

Posted by moneymatters 8 days ago, popular 7 days ago (http://www.biblemoneymatters.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: filing taxes e-file
Filing your taxes doesn't have to be expensive. There are several places that will allow you to do it for free if you meet certain guidelines. read more »
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Bus Pass or Arithmetic Comes to Commuting

Posted by bigcajunman 8 days ago, popular 7 days ago (http://www.canajunfinances.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: bus commute arithmetic
Given I am now the Big Cajun Bus Man, I figured I’d discuss an interesting (if not confusing) discussion I had with a co-worker about why she might o[...] read more »
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What is a Refund Anticipation Loan (RAL) and is it Worth It?

Posted by freefrombroke 8 days ago, popular 7 days ago (http://freefrombroke.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: taxes refund anticipation loan
A refund anticipation loan (RAL) sounds like a great way to get your tax refund fast. But beware the fees that are tacked on. See what a refund antic[...] read more »
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