It’s the American Nightmare: your neighbor, in an effort to avoid foreclosure, sells his house for thousands less than he paid two years ago, causing your home to plummet in value.
For thirty years, people have treated money funds as being just as safe as a bank. On the rare occasions when money fund management made a bad investment, they've voluntarily coug
Several times recently, Treasury Secretary Paulson (and many others) have claimed that the "root cause" of the current financial crisis is "the housing correction." This is comple
With the recent upheaval in the financial markets, many individual investors are feeling the pain of shrinking investment accounts. In fact, over $2 trillion dollars have been wipe
We have all read about the usual personal finance tips being offered by the writers of the personal finance blogs around the internet and from the experts on television. They usual
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Lately many top AIG employees who were targeted by Congress in the $165 million "Bonusgate" incident have returned their bonuses. Some people are still holding out, and in my opin
Summer is coming up, and it is a great time to take a little break from work and relax. The recession may have put a damper on many people's vacation plans, but there is a way you
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Divining Your Home’s Value, The Quick-and-Dirty Way
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On Your Feet for Cheap: The Best Discount Shoe Retailers on the Web
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5 Moves to Make If Your Loan Gets Denied
Your lender stamped a big fat "No" on your loan application. No sweat — make these moves, and "Yes" will follow.
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What to Do If You Didn't Save for Your Child's College
The best time to start saving for your child's education was 18 years ago. If you missed out, there are still ways to help them afford college.
AIG employees - Why you should donate your bonuses instead of returning it
Lately many top AIG employees who were targeted by Congress in the $165 million "Bonusgate" incident have returned their bonuses. Some people are still holding out, and in my opin
How to Simultaneously Buy and Sell a House
Buying and selling a house simultaneously? Review this 14-step checklist — or risk getting shut out.
The ultimate frugal vacation
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15 Fresh Corn Recipes You'll Swoon Over
Mid-summer means corn — and lots of it. Go beyond butter and salt with fun recipes that give corn on the cob new life.
8 Clever Ways People Are Making Money From Pokémon GO
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Best Money Tips: 5 Tips on How to Delay Gratification
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Will New Chip-and-PIN Credit Cards Stop Identity Theft?
Pretty soon you'll be getting a new, more secure credit card in the mailbox. It's called "chip and PIN," and here's what you need to know about it.
This Trick Could Help You Finally Pay Off Your Debt
Personal finance is personal — especially debt. But if you can overcome that hurdle, a partner may be the motivation you need to tame that balance.