What's the secret to achieving any goal you set? Breaking it down into many smaller sequential goals and tackling each one at a time. Here's how to do it.
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After the recent interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve many of my bank and money market interest rates plummeted. Now the best yield I have is on my Series I Savings Bonds iss
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Achieve More With Goal Sequencing
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How to Plan for Retirement When You’re Ready to Retire
The Federal Reserve says nearly 20% of Americans almost ready for retirement have no retirement savings. None. Gulp.
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If you're in the market for new wheels, find out why it might be smarter to skip the trade-in and sell your old car yourself.
When poor folks have better crap than you
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Is your open office driving you crazy? You're not the only one. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to stay focused.
A Simple Guide to Series I Savings Bonds (I-Bonds)
After the recent interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve many of my bank and money market interest rates plummeted. Now the best yield I have is on my Series I Savings Bonds iss
Ask the Readers: How Do You Host a Summer Party on a Budget?
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10 Simple Ways to Get Your Life Together
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Ultimate Guide to Cash Back Shopping
You can actually earn back some of what you spend on Internet purchases. Learn more about the programs available and how to avoid common mistakes.
The 5 Best Air Mattresses
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FINANCIAL IQ TEST: How Healthy is your Debt Management?
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How to Save $26,000 in 5 Years or Less
Think you can't save money and get ahead? Learn how a few simple changes to your daily spending can become a HUGE pile of money.
Best Money Tips: Ways Families Can Save Money This July
Today we found some great articles on how families can save money this July, things to do before you leave for vacation, and two year versus four year colleges.
5 Ways Money Can Buy Happiness
Don't listen to the old cliche; spending money on these five things can make you more content.
Clean Jeans Right Without Going to the Dry Cleaner
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Do You Spend More with Cash or Credit?
I totaled up all my credit card expenses in 2010 to try to figure out if I spent more using credit than I would have with cash. Here's what I found.
5 Affordable Countries Every Outdoor Explorer Can Afford to Visit
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16 Easy, Delicious and Homemade Gifts
Show friends and loved ones how much you care with a gift of delicious, handmade edibles you made yourself!
The Ugly Truth of Workplace Success: Popularity Still Matters
Popularity doesn't just matter in high school. It affects a whole lot of your adult job, too.
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