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One of the bugaboos of the financial doom-and-gloom crowd is the worry that foreigners (China in particular, but also oil exporting countries in the Middle-East, and others) might
Yesterday I was talking to a friend and he mentioned that his company just started offering the option of investing in Roth 401ks. He was wondering if he should stick with his regu
This week the Justice Department reached an antitrust settlement with the National Association of Realtors that is meant to spur competition and bring down the standard 6% commissi
On July 24th, 2008, the Federal minimum wage in The United States will increase from $5.85 per hour to $6.55 per hour in accordance to the 2007 amendment to the Fair Labor Standar
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Playing Around: Frugality as a Game
Most people don't find frugality fun. Describe a thing as frugal and people will tune out. Describe a person as frugal and he immediately seems uninteresting. However, this
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6 Steps to Getting a Credit Card When You Have Bad Credit
Bad credit might get in the way your financial goals, but it doesn't have to keep you from getting approved for a credit card.
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10 Stocks and Bonds That Will Profit From the Fed Rate Hike
The Fed raised interest rates for the first time in a decade. How will the market — and your portfolio — respond?
You Can Make a Big Life Change: Here's How
It is always possible to make a major change in your life. But if you want the change to stick, approach the decision logically and methodically.
5 Times It's Okay to Close a Credit Card
You know the drill — closing a credit card can damage your credit score. But sometimes, it might be the right move.
7 Smart Ways to Save on a Wedding Dress
Planning your big day doesn't have to be stressful — and it doesn't have to bust your budget. It's time to get savvy about your wedding dress!
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What if foreigners quit lending the US so much money?
One of the bugaboos of the financial doom-and-gloom crowd is the worry that foreigners (China in particular, but also oil exporting countries in the Middle-East, and others) might
Best Money Tips: Save Money Spring Cleaning
Today we found some awesome articles on saving money spring cleaning, making your wedding venue more affordable, and tax mistakes to avoid.
Ask the Readers: Do You Have Financial Resolutions for 2013?
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Should You Choose a Roth 401k or a Regular 401k?
Yesterday I was talking to a friend and he mentioned that his company just started offering the option of investing in Roth 401ks. He was wondering if he should stick with his regu
Is It the End of 6% Real Estate Commissions?
This week the Justice Department reached an antitrust settlement with the National Association of Realtors that is meant to spur competition and bring down the standard 6% commissi
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The Federal Minimum Wage Increases This Week - Are You Getting a Pay Raise?
On July 24th, 2008, the Federal minimum wage in The United States will increase from $5.85 per hour to $6.55 per hour in accordance to the 2007 amendment to the Fair Labor Standar
Ask the Readers: Are You Prepared for a Natural Disaster in Your Area?
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Hunting for Treasure - Frugal Fun, Rich Rewards
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Ask the Readers: What Do You Look For at Thrift Stores?
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Help, I Bought a Lemon — Now What Do I Do?
You drove a lemon off the lot, and now you're stuck. Or are you? Take these steps to fix — or forget — that faulty set of wheels.