5 Tips to Get Your Financial Life Ready for the New Year (Part 2)

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In part one of this article, we looked at some key “to do” items to get your financial house in order in time for the new year. In addition to monitoring your credit, debts and savings, there are also some smart moves you can make to save on 2010 … [Read more...]

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Gaming the System: Score Points with Your Saving

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By: Sierra Black, GetRichSlowly.com I’m at a bit of a personal-finance plateau. I’ve conquered my credit cards. I’m chipping away at my loans using the same tactics that helped me pay off the plastic debt. I’m living about as frugally as I … [Read more...]

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Top Money Tips: Scary Credit Card Tales and Smart Retirement Strategies

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When it comes to personal finance, we know you love the tips but don’t always have the time to read them all. So, we’re going to do the work for you! We’ve scoured the Web to bring you this week’s top five articles that affect your … [Read more...]

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Save for College or Retirement?

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Even before our country entered its current economic crisis, Americans weren’t big savers. Studies have found that rates of saving fell sharply leading up to the 21st Century. In 1981, Americans saved an average of 11 percent of their annual … [Read more...]

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5 Dangerous Money Pitfalls to Avoid

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From a 1,000-foot view, your finances look to be in order. You have a steady income, you pay your bills on time and you may even have a little extra cash with which to splurge on occasion. But unless you’re thinking ahead and protecting yourself … [Read more...]

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12 Ways to Spring-Clean Your Finances

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The first day of spring has come and gone, officially marking the time of year to clean house – and not just your literal home. It’s also the perfect season to tidy up your finances. The most useful spring cleaning is about more than neatening … [Read more...]

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Financial Advice for 20-Somethings: Retirement Savings

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As a 20-something, I’m finding more often than not that I’m in great need of guidance when it comes to financial decisions. Thankfully, I have people within my reach that are much more money-savvy than I. They’re who I turn to with any and all … [Read more...]

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