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The new $5 enters circulation today with a ceremonial "first spend" at the gift shop of President Lincoln’s Cottage at the Soldiers’ Home in Washington, D.
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A successful marriage needs healthy money management. These fun couples' challenges can get you there.
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10 Year-End Financial Moves You Must Make Now
The holidays are coming and our already busy lives are about to get busier. Put your financial house in order before the relatives arrive!
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If you're struggling to get by paycheck to paycheck, a spending book will help track where your money is going — and where you can start saving.
ChexSystems: What It Is, and How It Can Make It Difficult for You to Open a Bank Account
Most of us know that looking at our credit report is part of maintaining financial health, but what about our banking report? Enter ChexSystems.
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Here's Why a 30-Year Mortgage Is a Smart Financial Choice
A 15-year mortgage is a lot cheaper than a 30-year mortgage. You should probably choose the 30-year loan anyway.
Chicken GUTS & Author GLORY: Tales From My Cheapskate Book Tour
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That’s part of a quote from a great Martin Scorcese movie – The Color Of Money. Certainly not in my top 10, it has Tom Cruise in it after all, but it had some sparkling dialogue fr
12 Smart Post-Holiday Moves
Holiday spending may have turned your finances into a mess. Get back on track and make the new year all about the new financial you.
New $5 bill starts circulating today
The new $5 enters circulation today with a ceremonial "first spend" at the gift shop of President Lincoln’s Cottage at the Soldiers’ Home in Washington, D.
Speed Past Car Debt With This Simple Timing Trick
Satisfy your craving for that new car smell and get your household out of vehicle debt by staggering new car purchases every six years.
Incentive plans always go awry
Ever worked someplace that had an incentive plan (as in, "Hit these targets and you'll get a bonus")? Here's a little tidbit for you: Incentive plans always go awry.
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