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Dear Secretary Paulson: I've looked over the fact sheet on the proposal to give the Treasury the authority to purchase "troubled assets," and although I have some doubts about th
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A trip to the grocery store may be a hit or a miss, depending on your perspective. Some people love going to the store each week and others detest it with a passion. But there are
Many couples keep their finances partially (or even completely) separate. One big reason is that spending joint money on individual expenses can lead to disputes, and keeping sepa
Cutting clutter can be easier if you understand why you have so much stuff. Check out this expert advice about the types of clutterers — and cleaning tips for each.
Your IRA and 401(k) (or 403(b) if you work for a non-profit) are great tools for deferring taxes, and have other advantages as well. But because they're labeled "retirement" accou
Before you sign a lease, inspect the property carefully using this checklist. If you don't, you could be on the hook for big expenses when you move out.
As an entrepreneur, you would think that precluding certain types of customers in favor of a smaller – but specialized – market would be akin to shooting yourself in the foot. But
Your paycheck has probably been bigger this year because the government stimulus package to cut the amount of tax withheld from people who were expected to get the new "Making Work
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Today we found some stellar articles on ways to cut your electricity bill, entertaining yourself for free or cheap, and ovecoming your financial fears.
Book review: Cash-Rich Retirement
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Ask the Readers: How Do You Have a Frugal Halloween?
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Fun Things For Five Dollars Or Less In And Around Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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Me too, Secretary Paulson!
Dear Secretary Paulson: I've looked over the fact sheet on the proposal to give the Treasury the authority to purchase "troubled assets," and although I have some doubts about th
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Coupon Coups
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Don't Waste Your Money on These 6 Workout Snacks
Skip the pricey protein powder and coconut water as your pre-workout fuel, and you can save big, even while you shred.
Best Money Tips: Tips for End of Year Tax Planning
Today we found some fantastic articles on tips for end of year tax planning, ways to reduce risk in 2014, and the basic principles for growing wealth.
The 4 Types of Clutterers: Which One Are You?
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Optimize Your IRA and 401(k)
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Ramp Up Your Business by Specializing
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These famous Internet faces are raking in all the cash. Probably way more than you are.
8 Best Sites to Help Your Kids Learn About Money
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Urgent: Check Your Withholdings
Your paycheck has probably been bigger this year because the government stimulus package to cut the amount of tax withheld from people who were expected to get the new "Making Work