How to Idiot-Proof Your Automatic Payments

How to Organize Automatic Payments

(source) Many of us aim to straighten out our finances and become more comfortable with our money, and automatic bill payment is one of the best ways to immediately alleviate pressure on your wallet. Automatic payments mean that your bill collectors … [Read more...]

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How to Get More Happiness from Less Stuff

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By: Jeremy Shapiro The economic downturn has produced a surge of interest in smart shopping and money management, as everyone searches for ways to buy more stuff with less money. These strategies can only accomplish so much. We also need ways to … [Read more...]

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5 Tips for Finding a Great Plumber

How to Find a Great Plumber

By: Daniel Cruz It seems we never think about our plumbing until it’s too late and there’s water spraying all over the walls. If you really want to be prepared for a plumbing emergency then you’ll start preparing a list of prequalified … [Read more...]

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Getting a Divorce? 5 Ways to Ensure It’s Not a Financial Disaster

Divorce and Money

By: Raine Parker Although we never like to think or talk about it, divorce is an all too common occurrence to which no marriage is immune. If you are considering a divorce or are currently going through with one, emotions are probably running high … [Read more...]

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I Need a Forklift to Carry My Keys … But I’m Saving Money

Save Money with Store Rewards Cards

By: Dawn Allcot I recently became obsessed with store rewards cards and the money I can supposedly save with them. Sure, I always had the requisite grocery shopping cards on my keyring, the hallmark of a true suburban mom. (Whoever thought … [Read more...]

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Home Loans 101: What You Need to Qualify for a Mortgage Today

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By: Eric Ehrhardt Most people know about the many benefits and rewards of becoming a homeowner. What most don't know is what it takes to qualify to buy a house. Now more than ever, there is a lot of confusion about getting qualified for a … [Read more...]

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Are Young Adults Being Set on the Road to Financial Failure?

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By: Nerdwallet.com A lot of young adults are already heading down the road to financial hardship. Many will have problems with credit due to school loans, inexperience, financial optimism and social pressures, which will all lead to a bad credit … [Read more...]

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5 Out of the Box Ways to Make Money for Retirement

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By: Joel Ohman, CFP® Much is said about saving for retirement and paring down expenses while retired to arrive at a workable budget planner during one's retirement years. But, not a whole lot is said about the other side of the coin when it comes … [Read more...]

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Get a Move On! 5 Ways to Move on the Cheap

How to Move on a Budget

By: Matthew Bacon It's no secret that moving is terribly expensive. Even moves that take place within the same town or neighborhood have a way of racking up astronomical costs. People often complain about the cost of moving from one city or state … [Read more...]

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5 Reasons Store Credit Cards Are a Bad Idea

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By: Sarah Damon, SavingsAccounts.com Store credit cards charge high interest, have limited use, and provide fewer benefits than traditional credit cards. Are they ever a good idea? How many times have you been in a store and the cashier asks if … [Read more...]

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Despite New CARD Act, Gift Card Pitfalls Remain

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By: Kwame Kuadey The gift card provisions of the Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure ACT of 2009 (CARD Act) went into effect in August, 2010, and have made gift cards more consumer-friendly. The new ACT has allowed for … [Read more...]

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