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Choosing the Right Mortgage Loan: 15 or 30 Years?
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250 Miles With Sarge: Lessons On Loyalty, Perseverance, And More
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So Your Bank Failed, Now What?
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Ask the Readers: What Financial Mistake Still Haunts You Today?
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Back-to-school sales are great, but thrift stores are even better. Discover the best gently used items to buy for your kids.
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Ask the Readers: Would You Rather Rent or Buy a Home?
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8 Financial To-Do's for College Freshmen
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Surviving a financial panic -- lessons from the past
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Ask the Readers: What Are Your Best Back-to-School Tips?
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5 Steps to Take If You're House Poor
The housing crash and recession have left many of us feeling house poor. The first step in getting out is understanding how deep we're in.
13 Great Reasons to Quit Your Job
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Look Waste in the Face (and Save More than Money)
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Taco Tuesday: The Inner Mechanics of Budgeting on Vacation
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Become a Star Employee by Thinking Like an Entrepreneur
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The Only 8 Rules of Investing You Need to Know
Investing seems so risky — and complicated. It really isn't, though, if you stick to the basics.
5 Ways to Break Your Social Media Habit
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9 Things You Need to Know About a Home Appraisal
If you're a total newbie to the housing market, a home appraisal is your ticket to paying a fair price.