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My car payments are too much! What should I do?
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Tax Deductions to Start Thinking About Now
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When to drop collision coverage on your car
A few years back, I got a tidy little lesson in exactly what collision coverage is. We'd had a car damaged in an accident, damaged pretty badly. So, it wasn't a surprise
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You're a Chump if you Pay Full Price for That
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The Best Times of Year to Start a Job Search
If you're looking for a job, spend some time over the holidays polishing your resume. The next "Best Time" to land a job is coming soon.