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Are You a Yawn?
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Ask the Readers: How Do You Prioritize Your Savings Goals?
Tell us how you prioritize your savings goals and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Choosing the Right Mortgage Loan: 15 or 30 Years?
Getting a 15-year mortgage might seem like a no-brainer — it means you'll spend less overall — but there are good reasons to consider a 30-year as well.
So Your Bank Failed, Now What?
Last week I wrote that ailing banks usually give the highest interest rates and mentioned the troubles of IndyMac. Last Friday, the FDIC has officially named IndyMac a failed bank
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Become a Star Employee by Thinking Like an Entrepreneur
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On Friday both the House and the Senate passed a new $789 billion stimulus package as a continuation of the efforts by the United States Government to jumpstart the economy. A sig
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How Many Credit Cards Should You Carry?
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8 Fees You Need to Stop Paying Right Now
Save hundreds of dollars a year by dropping these useless fees from your life.