The end of cash: is paper money going extinct?

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When was the last time you used paper money to make a purchase? With debit cards and credit cards more prevalent than ever, and with many new options evolving to make purchases from our mobile phones, many economists and futurists are starting to … [Read more...]

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How to Save Money for a Big Goal

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One of my friends, we’ll call her “Betsy,” is a single mom with two boys under the age of 5. Her ex-husband is not terribly helpful with the kids and has not been paying child support. She has a lot of stressful situations to navigate each day … [Read more...]

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How to Help a Friend with Financial Problems

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With the economy still going through a long, slow recovery, millions of Americans are feeling financial pressure. Whether you’ve lost your job, had your hours cut, or are feeling underemployed, under-challenged or undercompensated at your job, … [Read more...]

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Quizzle Weekly Must Reads – May 6, 2012

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Quizzle Weekly Must-Reads: May 6, 2012 Economic News that Affects Your Budget: The job market is getting better: Fewer Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week. New jobless claims were 365,000 which was less than economists … [Read more...]

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A Kentucky Derby Personal Finance Lesson

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The Kentucky Derby, also known as “The Run for the Roses”, is one of the most famous sporting events in America. Every year since 1875 approximately 160,000 people crowd into Churchill Downs to watch graceful thoroughbreds compete for one of … [Read more...]

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Quizzle Weekly Must-Reads – April 20, 2012

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Economic News that Affects Your Budget: Student loan interest rates might be going up: The interest rate on federally subsidized student loans is due to double on July 1 (from 3.4% to 6.8%) unless Congress takes action. It's getting easier to … [Read more...]

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6 Steps to Spring Cleaning for your Credit

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Spring is a time of renewed energy as people start to spruce up their homes, plant gardens and look ahead to warmer weather and outdoor fun. Spring Cleaning is a time-honored ritual of throwing out accumulated clutter and scrubbing the floors – out … [Read more...]

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Why the NFL’s Calvin Johnson is a financial planning role model

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Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson recently signed one of the largest contracts in NFL history - 7 years and $132 million, with $60 million guaranteed. Nicknamed "Megatron" for his leaping ability and hand-eye coordination, Calvin Johnson … [Read more...]

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Is it too late to file my taxes?

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Are you worried about filing your taxes at the last minute? Don't worry! There is still time. Even if you've waited until Tax Day (April 17, 2012) to file your taxes, you can still get the refund you're waiting for (or avoid paying penalties on … [Read more...]

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Lessons in financial giving from Elizabeth Gilbert

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Elizabeth Gilbert is the best-selling author of "Eat Pray Love," a hugely popular memoir of her spiritual journey while recovering from a bad divorce. The sales of "Eat Pray Love" (and income from the movie based on the book) made Elizabeth Gilbert … [Read more...]

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Quizzle Weekend Roundup: Tax Breaks

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Tax Day 2012 is just around the corner - Tuesday, April 17, 2012 is the deadline for filing tax returns. No one likes to pay taxes, but with careful planning and accurate record-keeping, you can minimize your tax bill by taking advantage of the … [Read more...]

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