Given the continually fragile state of the economy and enormous budget deficits, should the tax cuts be extended or should they be permitted to expire?
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Probably due to the fact that my monthly health insurance premiums rose dramatically this year, and also because I am about to take a state-mandated 5% pay cut, my ears really per
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The Chinese Lunar New Year, or Spring Festival, is celebrated annually by billions of people around the world. In 2010, New Year's Day falls on February 14th. Here are some of the
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We want to know what animal you are most like. Do you "squirrel" money away? Are you wasteful like an (insert wasteful animal parallel here)? Let us know what creature
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The Expiring Bush Tax Cuts: What’s the Fuss?
Given the continually fragile state of the economy and enormous budget deficits, should the tax cuts be extended or should they be permitted to expire?
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Land a job interview? Great. Now seal the deal by learning how to answer these 15 common job interview questions.
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If you're overwhelmed with student loan debt, refinancing might be tempting. Before you make that call, make sure you understand the fine print.
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Young adults may be feeling the weight of student loans and low-income jobs, but they too can become millionaires by taking the right steps now.
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Will Ferrell may be an unlikely source of money and life lessons, but his films often turn on key personal finance concepts. Shake and bake!
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Money Related Traditions for Celebrating Chinese New Year
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Americans today change jobs about every five years, and the right way to jump ship is an important career skill. Here's how to make your next move.
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Change Your Life with Storytelling
Marketers use stories about perfect lives to try to sell you things, but you can use the same technique to help create your own perfect life.