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We often think that having more choices is better. But in reality, having more options might cause us to make bad decisions — like getting risky mortgages.
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Coming to Terms With Your Long-Term Debt
If you're in debt, you're not alone. Millions of people are struggling with payments, but coming to terms with your long-term debt might be the key to paying it off.
The Paradox of Choice and the Mortgage Crisis
We often think that having more choices is better. But in reality, having more options might cause us to make bad decisions — like getting risky mortgages.
Debt Discovery: The Ties That Binder
It's amazing how many of us are business people -- dealing with budgets, liabilities, profit, revenue and loss -- who make questionable decisions with our own finances. What
12 Entry Level Jobs With Surprisingly High Salaries
There's no need to struggle right out of school if you land one of these high paying entry level jobs.
The 4 Myths of Buying in Bulk Dispelled
Here are the 4 misconceptions we typically attribute to bulk buying, and the truth for each.
6 Sobering Facts About the Stock Market
The Stock Market is a safe, reliable way to grow your nest egg right up until it isn't.
12 Ways to Save and Make Money While Traveling
Did you know there are ways to save AND make money while traveling? Give these a try next time you hit the road.
Find the cheapest hotel in seconds
Let's cut to the chase; when you're shopping around for hotels, you want the best location, the best star-rating and the best service for the lowest possible price. Usually
Best Money Tips: Alternative Uses for Household Items
Today we found some great articles on alternative uses for household items, things to consider when choosing health insurance, and principles to increasing your net worth.
Throw a House Party for Free
Are you the type that likes to have everyone over to your house? How would you like to score free party goods for your next gathering?
Best Money Tips: Get Ahead on Next Year's Taxes
Today we found ways to get ahead on next year’s taxes, job hunting tips for moms who want to work from home, and amazing ways to use balloons.
Ask the Readers: Should College Students Have a Credit Card?
Tell us if you think college students should have a credit card and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Not So Straight Path To A Dream Job (U.S. President)
Once upon a time (aka when I was a kid), the job of U.S. President was deemed the ultimate career destination. Considering the careers of the current contenders (Senators Barack
Things to insure, things not to insure
Insurance is all about spreading the risk. A bunch of people buy insurance against the risk that a few of them will be the ones who get hit with a big bill that they couldn't pay.
Being routinely creative
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How to Buy Affordable Life Insurance
Follow these rules of thumb from Jeff Rose, CFP, to make sure you're not paying too much for life insurance.
An Inexpensive Diversion
My digital era middle-school-aged son has adopted the use of a low-tech, low-cost entertainment device. I have put much effort into convincing him to balance his love of technology
Dumbest packaging ever?
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Best Money Tips: How to Spend Less on Swiffer
Today we found helpful articles on ways to save money on Swiffer, remodels that don’t add value to your home, and the best travel tips from travel bloggers.
5 Reasons Paper Checks Are Still Relevant
Checkbooks — who needs them! Well, actually...you do. Here’s why.