I don't just mean that the rate of inflation is higher than the government's reported rate--that's evident to anyone who's paying attention. But there are other co
Hands up if you bought diamond jewelry between 1994 and 2006. Well, if you did you can claim some of the $295 million that has been set aside in the DeBeers class action lawsuit.
I met with an elderly couple today in their home to execute some planning documents. While neither of them ever had jobs as professionals and neither inherited any money from fa
I've been on the go a lot this last year: I lived in Dublin for four months, accompanied my family to Israel, and made it to plenty of other points on the globe. But no matter
I was in McDonald's this morning, returning a RedBox movie rental. I've seen a lot more of this place since I started using RedBox actually, and although I don't order
My very first experience running a household was in 1980, just as the last big inflation was spiking up over 10%. My carefully constructed budget was completely destroyed by price
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Today we found some fantastic articles on eating well for less, Black Friday 2012 deals, and making your Christmas budget go farther.
Inflation is worse than you think
I don't just mean that the rate of inflation is higher than the government's reported rate--that's evident to anyone who's paying attention. But there are other co
6 Steps to Getting a Credit Card When You Have Bad Credit
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How to Buy All That Stuff the Police Seize. And It's Cheap.
Here's a terrific site that lets you bid on all sorts of great stuff at silly prices.
Get your piece of the Diamond Class Action pie.
Hands up if you bought diamond jewelry between 1994 and 2006. Well, if you did you can claim some of the $295 million that has been set aside in the DeBeers class action lawsuit.
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I met with an elderly couple today in their home to execute some planning documents. While neither of them ever had jobs as professionals and neither inherited any money from fa
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Eating Cheap While Abroad
I've been on the go a lot this last year: I lived in Dublin for four months, accompanied my family to Israel, and made it to plenty of other points on the globe. But no matter
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The Fed raised interest rates for the first time in a decade. How will the market — and your portfolio — respond?
Your Saving Habits Make You a Revolutionary
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Having Financial Conversations With Your Parents: Highlights From Our Chat With Cameron Huddleston
Don't miss the highlights from our chat with Cameron Huddleston on having financial conversations with your parents!
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Whether your windfall is a crisp $50 bill or a few thousand smackers, you can invest it wisely for the best long term payoff. Here's how.
Best Money Tips: IRS Audit Red Flags
Today we found some fantastic articles on IRS audit red flags, ways to spring-clean your finances, and hidden costs of DIY moving.
It costs nothing to be nice.
I was in McDonald's this morning, returning a RedBox movie rental. I've seen a lot more of this place since I started using RedBox actually, and although I don't order
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My very first experience running a household was in 1980, just as the last big inflation was spiking up over 10%. My carefully constructed budget was completely destroyed by price
Why Savings Account Interest Rates Are So Low
Five or six years ago it was easy to find a savings account that paid 4% or 5%. Today, 1% or less is the norm. What happened?