I went to public schools for my entire life and my husband had a completely private education and we had the following discussion: are private schools worth the tens of thousan
Buying your first home can be incredibly rewarding — and incredibly stressful. Keep your head on straight (and even enjoy the process!) with this guide.
When investing in things that pay an interest rate--things like CDs and bonds--it's tempting to try to get the maximum interest rate, and then to try to lock up that rate for a
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It's your time and your money. But if you don't choose how you're going to think about them, you might end up frustrated and unsatisfied with the life you live. Here are some commo
You can't avoid hearing about them these days--people making stupid financial choices. I heard a while back from a woman with huge debts wanting arguments for convincing her husba
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If you’ve found yourself avoiding the doctor because you’re recently laid off and not sure what to do, we’ve got news for you! Walgreens Take Care clinics are opening their doors
The Obama administration announced a foreclosure prevention and mortgage reduction program about two months ago, and as of April less than 1000 loans have been refinanced under th
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Are Private Schools Worth the Money They Demand?
I went to public schools for my entire life and my husband had a completely private education and we had the following discussion: are private schools worth the tens of thousan
Buying Your First Home: What to Do and When to Do It
Buying your first home can be incredibly rewarding — and incredibly stressful. Keep your head on straight (and even enjoy the process!) with this guide.
6 Valid Reasons Not to Contribute to Your 401(k)
Depending on your situation and your goals, opting out of your 401(k) plan can be a smart financial decision.
Laddering for higher, more stable returns
When investing in things that pay an interest rate--things like CDs and bonds--it's tempting to try to get the maximum interest rate, and then to try to lock up that rate for a
Love Your Skin With Free Health Screenings!
May is skin cancer awareness month, and as a close friend to many skin cancer survivors, I know how important it is to get regular check-ups. I
The 9 Easiest Food Budget Wins
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Best Money Tips: Sell Your Skills as an Older Worker
Today we found some stellar articles on selling your skills as an older worker, schooling yourself post graduation, and preventing identity theft for your children.
My 5 Best Thrift Store Finds of All Time
If American Pickers is your inspiration, you might marvel at the high value finds this writer (and avid picker) has scored at the thrift shop.
Budgeting for Study Abroad: What You'll Need, and How to Access Your Money
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The Highest Yielding "Safe" Investment Now - Tax Exempt Money Market Funds
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That Age-Old Conundrum: Time vs. Money
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How to Do Money Like a Grown-Up
Say goodbye to the messy money matters of your youth. It's time your money sat at the grown-ups table.
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You can't avoid hearing about them these days--people making stupid financial choices. I heard a while back from a woman with huge debts wanting arguments for convincing her husba
On choosing temporary freedom
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Walgreens Clinics Provide Free Health Care for the (Very) Recently Unemployed
If you’ve found yourself avoiding the doctor because you’re recently laid off and not sure what to do, we’ve got news for you! Walgreens Take Care clinics are opening their doors
Should you skip a mortgage payment to get a bank's attention?
The Obama administration announced a foreclosure prevention and mortgage reduction program about two months ago, and as of April less than 1000 loans have been refinanced under th
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Today we found some fantastic articles on doable financial New Year's resolutions, uses for dead gift cards, and financial figures you need to know.
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Land a job interview? Great. Now seal the deal by learning how to answer these 15 common job interview questions.