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Ask the Readers: Do You Shop at Thrift Stores?

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Ask the Readers: What Will You Do With Your Tax Refund?

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Ask the Readers: What's In Your Wallet?

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Ask the Readers: How Often Do You Replace Your Phone?

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Ask the Readers: What Has Been Your Best Investment Yet?

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Ask the Readers: What Are Your Goals for 2015?

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Ask the Readers: Hamburger, What to Do With It? (A Chance to win $20!)

Everyone knows that in most instances, hamburger is an affordable meat option. You can brown it, bake it, patty it, or fry it. Problem is...it gets a bit tiring when it's the ONLY

How the Sandwich Generation Can Protect Their Retirement

Being part of the sandwich generation isn't easy, and it can take a real toll on your retirement fund. Here's how to protect it.

How to Make Better Financial Decisions

Focusing all your efforts into reaching one financial goal is a fairly straightforward process. But what about when you have more than one financial goal? This guide will help.

Ask the Readers: What will You Buy with Your Tax Refund? (Win Turbo Tax Prizes!)

People are just now starting to see their tax refunds filtering through their home offices. We want to know what you plan on doing with that refund -- if you get one OR what you be

Ask the Readers: Should Personal Finance be Taught in Schools?

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Ask the Readers: Will You Vote This Election? (Chance to Win $20!)

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Ask the Readers $200 Giveaway: Do You Have a Favorite Lifehack?

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Why You Should Use a Personal Loan to Pay Down Debt

This might seem like surprising financial advice, but you should consider paying off debt with a personal loan.

Ask the Readers: Do You Pay For Convenience?

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How a Credit Card Can Actually Help You Get Out of Debt

Is paying off debt with a credit card ever a good idea? In some cases, yes.

Ask the Readers: What Is Your Favorite Budgeting Tool?

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Ask The Readers: Do You Have Pets?

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