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The United States has a lot to recommend it, but there's always room for improvement. Let's look abroad for better ways of doing things and and start improving.
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Just when you thought the world of consumer product recalls was largely limited to lead-based toys, laceration hazards, and the phenomenon of exploding laptop batteries, we can now
The federal government has established a student loan program to enable more students to obtain a college education. They come in two forms: subsidized and unsubsidized.
Whether or not you think Walter White got the end he deserved, his rise and fall as a drug kingpin does have something to teach about sensible money management.
A few weeks ago I wrote an article about checking your mortgage statement, and interestingly enough my family was recently confronted with an erroneous mortgage statement. This is
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High credit card debt and a low credit score are thought of as the proverbial nail in the personal finance coffin. Not so! It really isn't the end of the world.
Something of an exaggeration, of course—a one-person household can be very frugal. But there's an underlying truth: A household is only as frugal as its least-frugal member.
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4 Brain Hacks for Better Investment Decisions
Investors may think they make rational decisions, but for many, emotions and psychology call the shots. Understand your biases to make better decisions.
Book review: Spend 'til The End
My wife spotted this book at the library and brought it home, suggesting (based on the title) that it might be a sort of anti-Wise Bread that I could read and mock. When I started
Best Money Tips: Surprising Things That Sell Big on eBay
Today we found helpful articles on surprising things that you can sell on eBay, over 100 cheap or free things to do this summer, and ways to capture your best ideas.
10 Things the United States Should Copy From Other Countries
The United States has a lot to recommend it, but there's always room for improvement. Let's look abroad for better ways of doing things and and start improving.
5 International Destinations You Can Visit for $50 a Day
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Best Money Tips: Should I Upgrade to the iPhone 5c or the 5s?
Today we found some awesome articles on if you should upgrade to the iPhone 5c or 5s, how social media can find you deals, and creating an emergency fund.
Books Get Recalled, Too (The Shocking Truth)
Just when you thought the world of consumer product recalls was largely limited to lead-based toys, laceration hazards, and the phenomenon of exploding laptop batteries, we can now
12 Reasons Your Debt Isn't Diminishing
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Federal Stafford Loans
The federal government has established a student loan program to enable more students to obtain a college education. They come in two forms: subsidized and unsubsidized.
7 Financial Lessons From Breaking Bad
Whether or not you think Walter White got the end he deserved, his rise and fall as a drug kingpin does have something to teach about sensible money management.
Countrywide tried to steal my parents' money - How you can avoid being a victim of mortgage servicing fraud
A few weeks ago I wrote an article about checking your mortgage statement, and interestingly enough my family was recently confronted with an erroneous mortgage statement. This is
Best Money Tips: Home Repairs to Tackle This Spring
Today we found articles on home repairs to tackle this spring, a guide to investing in your 20s, and ways to pay off your student loans.
How I Erased $70,000 of Debt and Became an Eventual Millionaire
Personal finance blogger Jaime Tardy shares how she eliminated more than $70k of debt and then set her financial sights even higher.
Is There Such a Thing as Risk-Free Investing?
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Your Bad Credit Isn't the End of the World
High credit card debt and a low credit score are thought of as the proverbial nail in the personal finance coffin. Not so! It really isn't the end of the world.
It takes a frugal spouse to make a frugal home
Something of an exaggeration, of course—a one-person household can be very frugal. But there's an underlying truth: A household is only as frugal as its least-frugal member.
Medical Tourism 101: Listen Live for Big Savings
Have you ever wondered what the phrase “medical tourism” really meant? Are you looking for ways to cut back on healthcare costs (both at home and abroad)? We chat candidly with A
How to Start Saving Money With Skype: A Beginner's Guide
I use Skype daily to make free online calls. It's so simple even my parents are doing it!
Using Money to Track Swine Flu
It turns out that the flow of money may hold some insight into the spread of swine flu.