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5 Important Things to Know About Your 401K and IRA in 2016

Another new year already? Yep, and here's what the coming year will bring for your retirement accounts.

Three Kids' DIY Projects In Your Pantry

It’s turning into quite the snow day here in Maryland, so I pulled out all of my “keep kids amused and out of trouble” recipes, to share with parents who are facing cooped up kiddo

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Best Money Tips: Balancing Love and Money

Today we found some fantastic articles on tips for balancing love and money, saving big on winter utilities, and how to start an IRA.

Would you end your marriage for $100,000?

How about $200k? Or $500k? Well, I guess it all depends on the state of your marriage, but the bigger question is this: what would you do for money? I ask because I’m getting a lit

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Will high inflation persist?

Every financial calculation that you make is influenced by your expectations for future inflation: how much to borrow, where to put your savings, and whether your last raise was a

Books on Uncle Sam's Shelf

I get free books in the mail every year. I don't have to review them, pay postage or do anything else with them. Uncle Sam sends them to me because I ask for them. These publicatio

7 DIY Easter Baskets That Cost $10 or Less

These creative Easter baskets promise your little ones more than just a sugar rush — all at $10 or less!

3 Ways to Save Hundreds (or Even Thousands) of Dollars Without Thinking

These three methods barely require any effort — and they can have huge results.

Get Rewarded for Entertainment: Sony Card from Capital One

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Last minute tips for quick and easy homemade Holiday cards. .

It happens every year to my family. We think we have all of the Holiday cards done and in the post, and then we get one out of nowhere from someone completely unexpected. If you've

On choosing temporary freedom

On one side there's your typical job. It's clearer than ever that it doesn't offer the security it once did, but it still offers some, and it offers other things--predictable inco

5 Best Amazon Deals for Tuesday 10/29

Today's great deals include 50% off Halloween candy, sweaters under $50, cordless electric kettle $29.99, and more!

Don't Get Taken: How to Evaluate an Exchange Rate

You need cash for your trip abroad, but make sure that exchange rate is fair before you make the deal with your bank.

5 Things Tax Preparers Should Tell You

Knowing the right questions to ask can help you get better advice and bigger refunds.