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If you didn't reach all of your financial goals for 2013, put the past behind you and make 2014 the year you stop making the same old financial mistakes.
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Financial Peace in Hard Times
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Today we found helpful articles on the fastest ways to prepare cheap and healthy meals, insurance add-ons that are worth it, and things that every college grad needs to know.
Is Your Hotel Hiding These 5 Fees in Your Bill?
Hotels have followed the airlines into the business of fee inflation. Here are the fees to look for before you book — and how to avoid them once you arrive.
Federal Stafford Loans
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Cash Is King: Now What Should I Do With It?
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If you didn't reach all of your financial goals for 2013, put the past behind you and make 2014 the year you stop making the same old financial mistakes.
10 Dumb Habits That Are Keeping You From Earning More Money
Career stalled? Income lagging? Sit up straight and read on to see if you're committing any of these income-sapping bad habits.
10 Ways to Save on Your Next Car Rental Without Even Trying Hard
The car rental companies have come up with a lot of ways to get you to pay more for a rental. Drive away richer with these tips on spending less.
4 Ways to Eat Less Salt Without Losing Flavor
Americans consume far more sodium than they should (blame processed foods). Reduce your intake with some simple steps that don't sacrifice flavor.
Improve Every Conversation With One Simple Tactic
Bring empathy, understanding, and happier outcomes to important discussions and negotiations with this simple — but life-changing — conversational skill.
10 Words to Never Use in a Job Interview
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our adjustable rate mortgage is getting ready to adjust and you might not be able to afford the payment. So what can you do to keep your finances above water?
Best Money Tips: Summer Jobs for the Early-Bird College Student
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6 Painless Ways to Split the Check
Whether you split the bill evenly or item by item, easily find out who owes how much — saving you a headache and your server some hassle.
Should You Use Peer-to-Peer Lending to Pay Down Credit Card Debt?
Depending on your debt situation, a peer-to-peer loan may be an affordable — and sensible — way to retire debt. Here's what you should consider.
Energy Price Spikes
There are several ways to help deal with spikes in energy prices, but the main one is simple: Get used to it.