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» Finances in 55 Seconds: Create a Credit Card Debt Reduction Plan

Posted by MMarquit 283 days ago, popular 282 days ago (http://www.bargaineering.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: credit card debt debt reduction
Creating a debt pay down plan can seem a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. You can put together a credit card debt reduction plan in 55 secon[...] read more »
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» Banks With the Highest Interest Rates

Posted by maximizingmoney 289 days ago (http://www.fivecentnickel.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: bank banks
Some current bank rates. read more »
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» Living in a Small Space Can Pay Big Dividends

Posted by elle 325 days ago (http://www.fivecentnickel.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: savings apartments
While many of our friends were confused that we purposely chose a small place based on only one of our incomes, we found it was a great start for our[...] read more »
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» Four Financial Lessons to Learn From the Donner Party

Posted by pffirewall 354 days ago (http://www.fivecentnickel.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: finance life horror lesson
The story of the Donner Party is one of horror and inhumanity, but there are some important lessons you can learn about finance from their tragedy. read more »
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» Alternatives to Lending Money to Family or Friends

Posted by elle 360 days ago (http://www.fivecentnickel.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: lending money
Lending money to family or friends can be an awkward decision. On the one hand, you want to help out a loved one in need, but will you ever get your [...] read more »
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» Looking Into 529 Plans for College Savings

Posted by elle 381 days ago (http://www.fivecentnickel.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: 529 college
A 529 plan, also known as a Qualified Tuition Program (QTP) is a tax-advantaged savings plan. Its nickname comes from the section of the Internal Rev[...] read more »
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» Buying Your Father’s Term Life Insurance Policy

Posted by wangarific 402 days ago (http://www.bargaineering.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: insurance life insurance
Should you buy your father's life insurance policy as an investment? We discuss the pros and cons of doing so. read more »
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» Escaping an Upside Down Car Loan

Posted by elle 408 days ago (http://www.fivecentnickel.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: car loan upside down loan
If you're stuck in an upside down loan, here are some tips to dig yourself out. The first step in getting out of your car loan is figuring out what [...] read more »
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» Dollar Cost Averaging vs. Value Averaging

Posted by elle 437 days ago (http://www.fivecentnickel.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: dollar cost averaging investing
When I started to work on my finances and investments, I noticed that dollar cost averaging kept coming up as a simple an effective way to invest.Rec[...] read more »
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» What Are Car Title Loans?

Posted by elle 465 days ago (http://www.fivecentnickel.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: title loans
Tough economic times have people in a financial bind and doing things they haven’t done before.Some people turn to “title loans” to give them a quick[...] read more »
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Five Budgeting Myths

Posted by moneyhelpforchristians 535 days ago, popular 534 days ago (http://www.fivecentnickel.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: budgeting
Learn the truth about setting up a budget. read more »
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» Dealing With a Stolen Credit Card

Posted by elle 535 days ago (http://www.fivecentnickel.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: credit cards identity theft
Having your credit card (or card number) stolen can be extremely stressful. If the thief gets your entire wallet, the situation is even worse. The go[...] read more »
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» Dipping Into Our Emergency Fund

Posted by elle 540 days ago (http://www.fivecentnickel.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: emergency fund savings
When do you use your emergency fund, and when should you have a specific savings fund? After our car accident, it’s quite possible that we may have t[...] read more »
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» Car Insurance: Dealing With an Accident

Posted by elle 549 days ago (http://www.fivecentnickel.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: car insurance
Even if you’re in the right and have been a victim in a car accident, you have to make sure you follow your insurance company’s procedure for filing [...] read more »
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» Enough Excuses, Just Make it Happen

Posted by elle 589 days ago, popular 588 days ago (http://www.fivecentnickel.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: financial goals personal finance
Today I’m issuing you a challenge. Whether you want to get out of credit card debt, pay off your mortgage early, or start saving for retirement, etc…[...] read more »
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