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A Simple Guide to Socially Responsible Investing
We all want to do right and do well. Make a difference in the world as your returns roll in with socially responsible investing.
Is Real Estate a Good Investment?
Young investors need strong investment returns that exceed the rate of inflation in order to avoid working in later years. Is real estate a good investment option?
Co-Signing for a Loan: 4 Things to Consider First
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Best Money Tips: 20+ Ways to Get Paid for Watching TV
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No Hassle: Capital One Cash Rewards Card
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Best Money Tips: Ways to "Beat" the Stock Market
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10 Stocks Every Recent Grad Should Own
Gift the recent grad in your life one (or more!) of these great stocks, and they'll be on track to enjoy a nice profit.
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10 Reasons Why You Should Ask for Cash This Christmas
If you're reluctant to put greenbacks on your wishlist, don't be. Cash is a great gift to give — and to receive.
Can You Really Make a Living as an Ebook Writer?
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Teen Wins $100,000 Scholarship From the H&R Block Budget Challenge
Learn how 17-year-old Sean Lawrence won the contest and how your family can participate in the next one.
How to Be Happy and Married: 24 Tips from a 24-Year-Old Marriage
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Hey Boss, Please Don’t Bother Me, I’m Daydreaming
Long considered the sole provenance of the lazy and uninspired, the process of daydreaming may be more productive than we thought.
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Quickly crafting delicious and healthy breakfasts, lunches, and dinners is easy when you have these meal-planning tools on your side.