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The first few years after I got out of college my finances were seriously out of control. I was making pretty good money, but I was spending all of it. Worse, I wasn't keeping tr
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Missing a deadline at work has consequences. Missing a personal deadline should have consequences, too. Here's how to keep yourself on task.
6 Money Misconceptions About Millennials
Despite coming of age in an age of burgeoning student loan debt, weak economies, stagnant wages, the kids these days are pretty savvy about money.
Debasing not just the currency
I eat lunch at a local fast-food place occasionally. My usual order runs to just over $4, so I was annoyed when I realized while walking over there yesterday that I'd forgotten to
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The Benefits of a Walkable Neighborhood
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The Fed Raised Rates — Then Something Weird Happened
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Don't treat businesses like people
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Professional Resume Services: Are They Worth Paying For?
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Too broke to be frugal?
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Real Estate Investing Is Cheaper and Easier Than You Think
Investing in real estate can seem complicated, expensive, and risky. Truth is, even the average small investor can do it. Here's what you need to know.
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Obama Eases Treasury Costs with At-Home Money Printing Stimulus
Everyone is feeling the economic crunch these days, and that includes the Treasury department. It’s no news to anyone here that there has been increasing unhappiness with President