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What You Need to Know About Working While Collecting Social Security
Many people look forward to drawing Social Security benefits while still working and drawing a paycheck. Of course, there's a catch.
Some of the Best Personal Finance Videos I've Found
While I can't post the actual videos because of copywrite issues, CNNs free money videos are positively inspiring. That is, they inspire to to understand more about money, how to save it, and how not to lose it. [more]
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Saving Goals for Every Age
Every time you enter a new decade of life, ask yourself: Is my savings on track?
Frugal Red Herrings: Money-Savers That Cost You in Other Ways
Are your money-saving ways just an illusion? Find out if you're falling prey to these frugal red herrings.
5 Times Trying to Negotiate Can Backfire
Getting "No" for an answer isn't the only risk of negotiating. Prevent your demands from backfiring by knowing when to hold 'em.
Best Money Tips: How to Take a Mini-Retirement
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Poem on opting out
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From Beanie Babies to Baubles: 5 Unconventional Investments
If you're savvy, your unconventional investment can produce an outsize return. But be wary — these also come with a lot of risks.
Preparing for the Fiscal Cliff
There's a good chance that the "fiscal cliff" America is about to go over will be a non-issue. But that's no reason not to do a bit of preparation.
Best Money Tips: Last-Minute Gifts You Can Buy at the Grocery Store
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Cross your fingers and hope you’re not caught by Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) this year.
If you don’t know what the AMT is, you may well be in for a shock this year. And if your household income is around $75,000 or more, gross, then AMT could very well take a big bite
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5 Reasons Women Might Retire With More Wealth
Despite shortchanges in earnings, women just may be able to retire with more wealth than men. Here's why.
All about stagflation
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