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Today we found some stellar articles on throwing a new years bash for less cash, paying off your auto loan early, and ways to donate to the Sandy Hook victims.
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The hidden beauty secrets of the stars.
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Step-By-Step Guide to Rolling Over Your Old 401(k)
Rolling over your 401(k) isn’t necessarily fun, but it can be a vital to your financial future. Here's how to do it.
How to Use Rewards for Summer Travel
Put those rewards to good use now by booking an amazing summer vacation.
Book review: Your Money or Your Life
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9 Crazy Investments of the Rich and Famous
The rich and famous are no strangers to wild money matters. Do any of these crazy investments ring a bell?
Save on School Expenses Without Ruining Your Kid's Childhood
From music lessons to fundraisers and more, even public school expenses can cost you nearly $20,000 per child. Here's how to cut costs.
Personal Finance Lessons from Online Adventure Game (RuneScape)
A friend shared with me some strategies he's learned for playing RuneScape. Can these strategies be applied to personal finance? Let's see.
5 Myths About Credit Card Rewards
Reward cards might be a lot more beneficial (or, in some cases, harmful) than you think. Check out these common myths — and the true story behind them.
What's Your Green Resolution?
Wise Bread bloggers share green resolutions for the upcoming year, beginning on October 15, 2007: Blog Action Day. Tell us what actions you intend to take to improve the environ
Borrowing to Invest: Helpful or Hurtful?
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Best Money Tips: Incredibly Useful Travel Apps You Should Know About
Today we found articles on useful travel apps you should know about, how moving can improve your finances, and three big mistakes that will cancel out any sun protection you use.
5 Reasons Getting Rich Quick Is Unlikely and Always Will Be
If getting rich quick was easy, we'd all be doing it.
10 Things You Should Never Buy Used
Some thrifty buys just aren't worth the deal. You're better off buying new — or skipping the buy — on these secondhand "finds."
Common Currency: A Primer
These postings will pertain to the economy of life, which is all about personal alternatives that shape our financial world.
The Pros and Cons of Autopay
Is bill autopay the answer to your problems, or just another problem? As with so many things, it's likely a little of both.
Best Money Tips: Throw a New Years Bash for Less Cash
Today we found some stellar articles on throwing a new years bash for less cash, paying off your auto loan early, and ways to donate to the Sandy Hook victims.
How often do you get your paycheck?
One of the BlogHer featured posts talked about a mis-match between pay dates and credit card due dates. It reminded me of just how much I used to agonize over this issue, back bef
Frugal Ways to Stay in Touch on the Road
So you need to remain accessible while you're traveling, but don't want to succumb to your cellular provider's obscene roaming and long distance charges. Pay phones
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What's Your Credit Card Spending Style?
Whether you're a credit pro or a plastic-card newbie, understanding your card use can help you have a better relationship with your money.