Are you trying to decide whether or not you should be building your retirement savings with a Roth IRA?
It's true; using a Roth IRA has its advantages -- but there are also more than a few reasons that may make you think twice before getting one. ...
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8 Ways to Tame Your Credit Card Debt Fast!
Somebody printed this on a T-shirt: "The holidays are over and all I got was a mountain of debt!"
Sound familiar? Don't feel bad; you're not alone.
According to Wallet Hub, the average credit card balance per US household is now $8590. And with ...
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6 Ways Procrastinating Hurts Your Finances
Lots of people live by the procrastinator's creed: Why do today what you can put off until tomorrow?
You might even be one of them.
But while this practice seems innocuous enough, it's actually costing you an embarrassing amount of money. Here ...
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6 Things That Are Better to Buy Than Rent
I recently wrote a post here that highlighted things that are better to rent than buy. Now it's time to flip it and reverse, a la Missy Elliot. Here are a few items for which you should always shell out full price -- even if you don't want ...
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15 Things That Are Better to Rent Than Buy
Want to enjoy life's finer things without the big investment? Then instead of spending cash to own them outright, consider renting -- especially if you'll only use them infrequently.
Renting can often fill a temporary void without creating a new ...
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How to Convince Friends and Family Members to Lend You Money
I'll be the first person to warn you about borrowing money from family and friends, but if you really must turn to your pals and relatives for some quick cash, here are a few tips that will help you do it right and keep your relationships ...
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10 Great Ways to Avoid Student Loan Debt
When the average student graduates, she's almost $30,000 in the hole. That's some education, all right.
More than 44 million students are now up to their caps and gowns in student-load debt -- to the tune of $1.5 trillion. That makes student loans ...
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8 Tips on How to Love Your Life and Not Focus on the Joneses
What is the root of all evil? Some think it's greed while others believe it's envy. They often go hand-in-hand, but neither brings personal satisfaction.
To find true happiness, we must look within instead of coveting that of others. Here's ...
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5 Ways to Make Your Final Working Years Before Retirement Really Count
According to leading psychologists, it's important to start planning for the transition to retirement three to five years ahead of your retirement date. You can set yourself up for retirement success by considering these five factors:
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The Pros and Cons of Taking Social Security Early
Nobody knows exactly how long Social Security will last, but for the time being you're still entitled to what the government has stashed on your behalf over the course of your life. So at least for now, the dilemma is not if you'll receive the payout ...
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10 Famous People Who Have Gone Bankrupt
Being rich and famous can set you up for life -- and well beyond that -- but it also can make otherwise smart people do really stupid things with their money. Just ask MC Hammer, who very famously filed for bankruptcy after spending his estimated $33 ...
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7 Ways to Get the Most for Your Money on a Road Trip
According to AAA, nearly 80% of Americans hit the open road each summer for a family vacation. If you are too, just keep in mind that while you may be saving money over costly flights and en route hotel stays, there's still opportunity to shave even ...
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How to Take Advantage of Error Fares for Booking Super Cheap Flights
Flying the friendly skies is an efficient and often necessary way to travel, but the cost of such convenience is often prohibitive. From ticket prices to baggage fees to in-flight purchases, these expenses can take a big chunk out of your vacation ...
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7 Smart Things to Do with Your Graduation Money
Congrats, Graduate -- you did it! But now that school's out, you've got some big decisions to make, the least of which is what you're going to do with all that graduation money.
Whether you're fresh out of high school or a newly-degreed college ...
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Joint vs. Separate Bank Accounts: Which One Is Better?
It's the eternal question for those who settle down together is and always will be: separate or joint bank accounts?
There are arguments for and against both scenarios. So sit down, read this with your boo, and then have a conversation about what ...
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What Should You Do If the IRS Finds a Mistake Made by Your Tax Preparer?
If your accountant or tax preparer makes a mistake on your taxes, guess whose problem it is? Yep; all yours.
If the IRS comes a-calling, demanding you fix the inconsistencies -- hopefully without a full, nightmarish audit -- then here's what you ...
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8 Smart Alternatives to Wasting Your Money on a Lavish Wedding
I don't like weddings.
Call me cold-hearted, but I don't find anything enjoyable about having to put on a suit and tie in the middle of a heat wave in August while two people profess their undying love for one another outdoors. Meanwhile, I'm over ...
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8 Ways to Stay Motivated When Nothing Is Going Right
Staying motivated when the chips are down isn't easy. You feel deflated, perhaps a failure, and maybe even afraid for your job. The first thing to remember is that nobody is perfect; we all make mistakes. The second thing is that you can turn the ...
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4 Ways to Make Saving Fun by Turning It Into a Game
We all want to save money, but for many us, saving is difficult. It may be hard because we don't make enough money to send to our savings accounts, or perhaps we're spending too much of what we earn on frivolous things.
Even so, saving isn't ...
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How to Get a Good Job Without a College Degree
Earning a college degree will go a long way in helping you land your dream job, but it's not always necessary. In fact, more and more employers today are passing up candidates with expensive degrees in favor of those who come to the table with ...
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