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This week a government committee is investigating the cause of the financial crisis by interrogating bank titans what exactly went wrong. Complicit: How Greed and Collusion Made th
When I went off to college in 1977, inflation was high and rising, but the maximum interest rate you could earn on a savings account was capped by the government at a fraction over
You, your parents, or your siblings may at some point, at any age, need help with the daily tasks of living. Who will provide this help, and at what cost? Long Term Care (LTC) ins
Don't just sit around waiting for your full retirement age to start bringing in maximum social security benefits — bring in some extra money in the meantime!
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J.D. over at Get Rich Slowly asked me for a guest post on personal finance. What it turned out I wanted to talk about next, though, was productivity--and in particular, my evolvin
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10 Surprising Benefits of Colder Winters
Along with a Snowpocaplyse or two, a cold winter brings some unexpected benefits. And besides, Spring is right around the corner.
6 Money Moves to Make After Buying Your First House
You bought your first home! Now you need to take a few steps to immediately to protect your finances.
10 Tips To Lower The Cost of Banking
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The Only 4 Things You Need to Do to Start Investing
Investing sounds so complicated — and risky. This simple plan removes the complexity and helps you understand and tolerate the risks.
Book Review: Complicit - How Greed and Collusion Made the Credit Crisis Unstoppable
This week a government committee is investigating the cause of the financial crisis by interrogating bank titans what exactly went wrong. Complicit: How Greed and Collusion Made th
What to Do If Your Employer Won't Pay You
There are bad bosses; and then there are bosses who won't even pay up.
5 Ways Credit Card Rewards Can Cost You Money
Credit card rewards are great when you're rolling in cash back and other major discounts, but beware of the times when they can actually cost you.
Don't let low interest rates make you stupid
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This Is the Best Music to Listen to If You Want to Be Productive
Need to bear down and get some work done? Crank the tunes, but not just any tunes — these tunes.
8 Morning Mantras That’ll Help Keep Your Finances on Track
Keeping your finances on track takes work, and surprisingly, a little bit of Zen. These daily reminders can help you reach your money goals.
Long Term Care Insurance for Wise Bloggers
You, your parents, or your siblings may at some point, at any age, need help with the daily tasks of living. Who will provide this help, and at what cost? Long Term Care (LTC) ins
7 Reasons You Should Check Your Luggage
If you find an airline that doesn't charge to check, take them up on it. You'll wait a moment at the carousel, but the rest of the trip's a breeze.
4 Ways to Find Income While Waiting for Full Retirement Age
Don't just sit around waiting for your full retirement age to start bringing in maximum social security benefits — bring in some extra money in the meantime!
Ask the Readers: Are You Wearing a Costume for Halloween This Year?
Tell us whether you're wearing a costume this Halloween and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
The 5 Best Knife Sharpeners
A sharp knife makes meal prep easy, and it's a whole lot safer, too. Keep your edge with one of these best five knife sharpeners.
The 5 Best Deep Conditioners
Keeping your locks silky smooth isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these deep conditioners and your hair will remain moisturized and flawless.
The 5 Best First Aid Kits
Taking care of a cut or minor injury while you're out and about isn't easy, but it can be. Just get any of these first aid kits and you can care for a wound wherever you are.
How to Close a Credit Card Without Dinging Your Credit Score
You don't use that credit card anymore — but canceling might crush your credit score. Try these smarter methods of ditching that card.
Guest post at Get Rich Slowly
J.D. over at Get Rich Slowly asked me for a guest post on personal finance. What it turned out I wanted to talk about next, though, was productivity--and in particular, my evolvin
Budgeting for Your Next Vacation: Yaycations
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