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Just because you've left the working world behind, doesn't mean you can leave the credit world behind. Here's how to keep your credit score golden, too.
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Are You Stealing From Your Photographer?
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It will not, I think, surprise my regular readers to hear that I like to read books about money. All kinds of books about money--not just books on personal finance and frugality,
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8 Common Weekend Money Traps (And How to Avoid Them)
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Thirteen Minutes to a Lower Cable Bill
As with many overpriced services, getting a better deal on pay-TV isn't hard. Just call armed with better competitive offers and threaten to leave. I did it on-camera in this story
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Turn Off Your Air Conditioning
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Why Your Credit Score Matters in Retirement
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