Every day, millions of people get sucked into Internet scams and tricks that end up costing them dearly. It can be difficult to know if something
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You know the feeling when reach into the pocket of a coat you haven't worn for awhile and pull out a $20 bill? What would it feel like if you pulled o
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Who doesn't love learning about a money-saving tactic or investment that results in a net savings of thousands of dollars a year? I sure do! And I c
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Years ago, I read in The New York Times that the average American adult is the target of some 3,500 commercial ads in a single day. How outrageous is
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Look up the word impulsive in the dictionary and prepare to see my face. As I cleaned out the freezer in anticipation of relocating to Colorado last s
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When did you last look at your kitchen cabinets? Not a passing glance, but an up-close visual study -- paying particular attention to the areas ar
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The most important thing you can do to make your personal economy strong is have an umbrella -- a contingency fund, with at least enough money to pay
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If you know where to look, there’s quite a bit of financial assistance out there that can help working baby boomers and retirees go back to school
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If you have a 401(k), does it make sense to open an individual retirement account, too? A 401(k) or another employer-sponsored retirement plan — i
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I don’t think parents should pay for their children’s college education. Why? Because most confuse “paying” with “going into debt.” Parents’ first
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