Working out at the gym is agonizing and expensive, but it's necessary for a healthy life — or is it? A recent Time magazine piece questions whether working out essential to weight
Credit card fraud affects thousands of people every year. During 2009, in the UK alone, £440.3 million was lost due to fraudulent actions on stolen or cloned credit cards.
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When was the last time you gave your mortgage lender a ring? If it's been a few years, you could be throwing money out the window.
Ask the Readers: What Financial Topic Do You Want to Learn More About?
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Placing a fraud alert on your credit report is an easy (and free!) way to protect yourself from identity theft. But there's a catch.
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100 Small Things That Can Bring You Joy
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The 10 Commandments of Reaching Financial Freedom
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Why Going to the Gym Is a Waste of Money, Time, and Resources
Working out at the gym is agonizing and expensive, but it's necessary for a healthy life — or is it? A recent Time magazine piece questions whether working out essential to weight
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In between caring for your parents and your kids, you need to care for yourself, too — especially your financial future self.
8 Baby Items With the Highest Resale Value
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Do You Need Wedding Insurance?
You hope your wedding day goes off without a hitch, but some things you just can't control, so you might want to consider wedding insurance.
4 Ways to Protect Your Retirement From Inflation
It's not just enough to save for retirement; you need to make sure your money is inflation proof, too.
How to Stretch Your Airline Miles With Dynamic Award Pricing
Dynamic award pricing is here to stay, but there are still plenty of ways to get the most out of your airline miles.
6 Ways to Improve Your Curb Appeal for Next to Nothing
A few cheap, easy fixes will snaz up your home's curb appeal without making an ugly mess of your bank account.
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Credit Card Fraud and How to Avoid It
Credit card fraud affects thousands of people every year. During 2009, in the UK alone, £440.3 million was lost due to fraudulent actions on stolen or cloned credit cards.
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College is a time to discover your passions, goals, and aspirations. It's also a time to start building strong credit.