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Having excellent credit will allow you to have your pick of cheaper loans with potentially higher limits. To those who need financing, we offer a few suggestions where you can see
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A "reverse bucket list" — a running tally of all the wonderful things you've already accomplished — can be the perfect personal finance motivator.
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The 5 Best Door Locks
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Ask the Readers: Can Someone Be "Too" Wealthy? (Chance to win!)
Is there such a thing as "too wealthy"? Let us know for a chance to win a $20 Amazon GC!
5 Common Money Moves That Can Get You Into Legal Trouble
That little white money lie might seem innocent enough, but watch out — you could get in big trouble.
5 Budget Overhaul Tricks for the Recently Unemployed
The moment you lose a job, you need to make sure your budget reflects that major change.
6 Foolish Ways to Pay Down Debt
You might think that any debt repayment strategy is a good one — but these wrong moves could leave you worse off. Don't try this at home!
Book Review: The Road Out of Debt
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How to Thrive Before, During, and After Job Fairs
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How to Leave a Positive Impression on Everyone You Meet
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25 Healthy Changes You Can Make Today
There are myriad ways to increase health and happiness without spending a bunch of money. Here are 25 of them that you can implement right away.