Here in San Mateo County, many gas stations are starting to sport prices above $4.00 per gallon. The trusty Gas and Shop down the street is still holding on to $3.93 per ga
You don't have to be a financial whiz to understand how the time value of money affects you financially and otherwise. All you have to do is look around.
Believe it or not, it turns out that getting a promotion might in fact be bad for you because of the increased workload and stress, but it doesn’t have to be this way.
Today a new bill was passed by the U.S. Senate with the intent of restricting abusive practices in the credit card industry. A House bill was passed on May 12th and will be reconc
Many of Bernie Madoff's clients said "I thought he was my friend." Find out if your adviser is a friendly, but unscrupulous salesman and not the ethical adviser he should be.
The $8000 first time homebuyer's tax credit is set to expire on November 30th. This means that those who want to take advantage of this refundable credit have only a couple months
We're a nation of borrowers. This reality is quite well illustrated by the personal stories and profiles covered by various media publications on the subject of consumer debt. Rec
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The Gasoline Pump "Y2K" Problem
Here in San Mateo County, many gas stations are starting to sport prices above $4.00 per gallon. The trusty Gas and Shop down the street is still holding on to $3.93 per ga
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How to Raise Your Kids to Be Financially Independent
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Why the Time Value of Money Matters, and 10 Ways It Affects You
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Ask the Readers: What Do You Love Most About Fall?
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Save Hundreds by Getting Yourself Out of Hot Water
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Congratulations on Your Promotion… Or Maybe Not!
Believe it or not, it turns out that getting a promotion might in fact be bad for you because of the increased workload and stress, but it doesn’t have to be this way.
10 Money Conversations You Must Have With Your Family
Skipping these key conversations will put your family's financial future at risk. Learn how to educate and protect your family today.
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When Should Single People Get Life Insurance?
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How will the new credit card rules affect consumers?
Today a new bill was passed by the U.S. Senate with the intent of restricting abusive practices in the credit card industry. A House bill was passed on May 12th and will be reconc
5 Ways to Ease Into a Day Job After Freelancing
Going from the freelance life to a 9-to-5 doesn't need to be stressful. Here's how to ease right in.
5 Reasons to Fire Your Financial Adviser Soon
Many of Bernie Madoff's clients said "I thought he was my friend." Find out if your adviser is a friendly, but unscrupulous salesman and not the ethical adviser he should be.
Should the First Time Homebuyers Tax Credit be Expanded and Extended?
The $8000 first time homebuyer's tax credit is set to expire on November 30th. This means that those who want to take advantage of this refundable credit have only a couple months
Best Money Tips: Avoid These Organizing Mistakes
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The Debt Trap: Factors That Have Led Us To Our Debt
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How to Get Someone to Accept Your LinkedIn Invitation
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