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Grab your paintbrush! A few simple (and frugal!) improvements can add much-needed curb appeal — and dollars — to your home's selling price.
An Inexpensive Diversion
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Most people, of course, have almost no control over their health insurance: They get what their employer provides (if they have a good job) or else they get nothing. Whether they
How Much Life Insurance Do I Need?
After you decide to buy life insurance, it's time to figure out how much life insurance you need and for how long. Jeff Rose, CFP, has a simple formula to get you started.
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The Bank Christmas Tree
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The 10-Step Staircase to a Comfortable Retirement
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How to find the sweet spot when buying electronics
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Avoiding Aspirational Spending
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Turn Last Year's Taxes Into This Year's Financial Spring Cleaning
Don't shove all your tax paperwork back in the drawer just yet. Go the rest of the way to a better financial future with a few simple steps.
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It takes hard work to give your credit score a kick in the pants. Don't sabotage it with these five screw-ups.
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Today we found some great articles on ways to save $100 or more a month, hacks that will change your life, and managing finances for young people.
The Best Way to Avoid the Worst Financial Problems
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Best Money Tips: Ways to Perk Up Your Productivity
Today we found some awesome articles on ways to perk up your productivity, reasons why you can succeed when you fail, and signs you should quit your job.
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Today we found articles on easy ways to prevent seasonal affective disorder, how to save big on things you’re already buying, and things you can carve that aren’t pumpkins.
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Today we found articles on ways to make the most of gift cards, packing hacks that will save you space, and frugal living skills to teach your children.