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How Credit Card Companies Prey on Your Basic Needs
Maslow's hierarchy of needs helps explain why humans react the way they do. And for credit card companies, it helps explain how to get more of your money.
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Why the Time Value of Money Matters, and 10 Ways It Affects You
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How Emotions Can Hurt a Home Buyer
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The High Cost of the "Treat Yourself" Mindset
You might be able to justify a "treat yourself" purchase, but all those little treats add up to one big, stressful bill. What's it really costing you?
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Are All-Inclusive Vacations and Cruises Worth the Money?
One fee gets you all the food, drink, and fun you can handle for a week. Just make sure that all-in vacation package pencils out before you book it.
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