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The Upside: Habits of the rich and thin

So I've been researching What's Necessary to Be Rich and Thin. And here's what I've learned so far:
1) IT'S A CONSPIRACY.
2) YOU'RE NOT [...] read more »
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Bank Rates Behave Like US Treasuries, With Some Important Exceptions

At first glance, bank rates and Treasury yields might seem like comparing apples and oranges: Treasuries are freely traded, typically in very large a[...] read more »
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Savings Account Rates Yet to Be Affected by Economic Optimism

From optimism about the economy to signs that the deflationary period is over, logic would dictate that interest rates should be rising. Indeed, sinc[...] read more »
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Even Procrastinators Can Build Savings

If you are a procrastinator, this might get your attention: what if someone offered you more than $8,000 for 4 hours of work, as long as you got it d[...] read more »
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Is Your Savings Account “Too Big to Fail”?

“Too big to fail” must be considered the phrase of the year, due to its extreme adoption rate and impermeable imprint upon American society. In Washi[...] read more »
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Bank Earnings Hugely Dependent Upon Trading

Repealing of the Glass-Stegall Act would present giant problems to the big banks as they’re currently constituted. read more »
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52% of Americans Not On Track for Retirement: New MoneyRates Poll

The Money-Rates.com poll, conducted in conjunction with GetRichSlowly.org (a Web site offering personal finance tips), showed that 52% of respondents[...] read more »
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Talking to Customer Service Reps Properly WILL Save you Money!

Most people overpay for just about everything these days – but usually saving money is just a matter of employing a few simple, old fashioned tips.
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Eat Well, Lose Weight, and Save Some Money

Over the past month, very quietly and in the comfort of my own home, I've been conducting a little experiment by eating less food. What have I accom[...] read more »
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Effect of Proposed Banking Regulation on Savings Account Interest Rates

Good explanation of some of the results/benefits/disadvantages to bank regulation changes that may soon occur. read more »
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Low CD Rates Mean Shopping for the Best Bank Rates Is More Important Than Ever

CD Rates are hitting new lows, it's important to shop around for the best rates if you want to make the most out of your money. Important to make yo[...] read more »
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Bank Rates May Rise As 3 Changing Conditions Take Hold

There are actually three possible tipping points for bank rates in the current economic mix. Any or all of these could help turn interest rates aroun[...] read more »
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GI Bill: Active Duty

If you are on active duty, find out what the GI Bill can do for you.Under this Bill, you may receive benefits for a wide variety of training, includi[...] read more »
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IRA Certificates of Deposit: Low Risk, Plus Reward

Using an IRA account to save for retirement is highly recommended by financial advisors of all stripes. However, not all financial advisors inform th[...] read more »
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Stress Tests Highlight Refinance Opportunities

Current mortgage rates hover at historic lows as banks endure government stress tests to determine their long term capital requirements. read more »
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