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Federal Reserve cuts the discount rate
In response to the recent credit squeeze, the Federal Reserve did something unusual: they cut the discount rate without cutting the federal funds rate. The federal funds rate is the rate at [more]
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Shuffleboard and bingo are so yesterday. You can see — and do — so much more when you set sail these days.
5 Money Fears and How to Squash Them
Stop hiding from the money bogeyman. A few setbacks aren't worth these irrational finance fears.
How the Election Will Affect Your Credit Cards
How will credit card companies react to the U.S. Presidential election? We have some predictions — and some things you should do to prepare yourself.
Scammers Stole All of My Grandma's Money
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10 Things You Should Never Do After Getting a Raise
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Best Money Tips: How to Save Money in January
Today we found ways to save money in January, how to avoid habits that make you stressed, and what to do before renting a car.
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7 Ways Being Debt Free Can Cost You
Generally speaking, debt is bad. But sometimes taking on debt is unavoidable — and can actually be good for you.
Zen Spring Cleaning (and making a little cash off it too)
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Best Money Tips: Cut Your Electricity Bill
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Wanna Put Away Some Cash? Take A Vacation!
A cruise to the Bahamas or a trip to that luxury spa aren’t going to get you ahead financially. However, if you’re looking to sock away a coupl
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5 Ways to Strengthen Your Finances Before Retirement
Make the transition to retirement a little easier by taking care of few personal finance tasks before your income shrinks.