Thinking about going into business with a family member? Tread lightly; one disagreement could rip that relationship to shreds. Fortunately, you can give yourself the best chance of success by following a few key tips that are designed to keep a ...
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4 Rules for Cashing Out Your 401k When You’re In a Financial Pickle
There may be times in life that you'll fall into financial hardship, and it's wise to plan ahead for the inevitable. An emergency fund -- that is, a generous amount of cash in your savings or another account -- is ideal for dealing with these ...
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6 Ways to Avoid a Holiday Debt Hangover
The holidays come with a host of stressors, the most Xanax-inducing of which is perhaps overspending. Sure, we make our lists and check them twice, but we're still human. Sales, discounts and deals are flashed furiously before your eyes while you're ...
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8 Ways to Save on Dental Care Without Insurance
Do you need to get your grill fixed, but don't have dental insurance? You're not alone. More than 100 million US consumers -- that's nearly one-third of the nation's population -- are without access to dental care because of increased costs that ...
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7 Ways to Improve Your Financial Outlook Before Winter Sets In
Summertime, with all its outdoor fun and activities, can do a considerable amount of damage to your budget -- but there's no reason to panic because autumn is a great time to concentrate on getting your financial situation back on track. Here are ...
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Planning a Wedding? Here Are 9 Ways to Ensure You’ll Pay Too Much
For most people, getting married is one of the happiest milestones of their life -- until they get the bill.
Last year, the average cost of a US wedding was a whopping $33,901 -- which is why one-third of couples go into debt to afford their big ...
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6 Career Killers and How to Avoid Them
Want to get ahead at work? Here are six big career killers that many people fail to realize will minimize their professional potential in the workforce.
Mistaking Volume for Effectiveness
Just because you're doing a lot of work doesn't ...
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10 Things You Should Be Doing Now So You Can Retire on Time
Do you have grand plans to spend your golden years lying on a beach, hitting the links on weekdays, or sipping cocktails until the sun goes down? By following a few simple tips you can retire on your own terms -- on time, or even earlier -- and live ...
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8 Ways to Prepare for Your Next Job Interview and Walk Away a Winner
You did it! You finally landed that coveted job interview. The hard part is over, but now another major challenge is on the horizon: the actual interview.
Here's how to go into it confident, prepared and ready to hire:
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10 Reasons Why You Don’t Need a College Degree to Succeed
For your whole life you've been told that you won't get very far without a college education. Well, I'm here to break your heart: they lied.
Despite your youthful indoctrination to the contrary, here are some really good reasons why you don't need ...
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How to Negotiate a Higher Salary with Potential Employers
Whether you're being considered for a new position at a new company or you're trying to climb the ladder within your current company, the name of the game is a higher salary. Yes, the work is supposed to satisfy us, but for most people it's all about ...
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11 Ways to Make Your Retirement Savings Grow Faster
Want to retire early? The fastest way to do that is to step up your savings game. So here are some suggestions on how to build up your retirement fund at a quicker pace.
Crunch the numbers
You don't have to be a math wiz to calculate how much ...
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How to Survive a Financial Crisis in Your Relationship
Relationships are hard enough as it is, but throw money into the mix and it becomes a recipe for certain disaster. It doesn't have to go down like that though. Your relationship can survive a financial crisis -- yes, even a menacing mound of debt -- ...
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Critical Business Success Secrets From 5 Tuned-In Financial Advisors
Throughout my career as a personal-finance blogger, I've given a lot of advice -- both personal and business related. But the truth is, I don't have any formal training in money matters. What I know comes from everyday living: previous debt, ...
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6 Expert Tips For Negotiating Rental and Lease Agreements
If you're moving into a new apartment and need to mind your budget, there are a few tactics you can employ to score a better deal on your new digs. Consider these tips on how to negotiate your rental or lease agreement to walk away a winner:
Ask ...
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How to Take Your Dream Vacation Without Spending an Arm and a Leg
So you want to get away after being cooped up for a couple months? Then stop planning staycations and start thinking bigger with these seven tips on how to take the vacation of a lifetime without spending your life's savings:
Use Deal Services and ...
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Shop Smarter: A Look at the Price-Matching Policies for 11 Popular Stores
We all want the lowest prices, but not all stores are created equal. To save as much cash as you can, take a look at this big list of your favorite stores' price-matching policies and plan your shopping accordingly. Just remember, policies can ...
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Overwhelmed? Here’s How to Downsize Your Life in 9 Easy Steps
When you're feeling stressed out, overwhelmed, and can't seem to strike the right balance, it might be time to downsize. But that doesn't just mean getting rid of tangible things. Sometimes you need to eliminate other variables that are holding you ...
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9 Tips for Getting the Most From Your Groceries
If there's one resolution you stay on top of this year, spending less on groceries and reducing food waste should be it. To help you get started, and to keep you on track throughout the year, consider these tips for getting the most from your ...
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20 Easy Ways to Save at Least $5 a Day
Need $100 this month? Who doesn't! The trick is in finding an easy way to save that cash in small increments. The good news is you can add an extra Benjamin or two to your bank account by taking advantage of these simple ways to save $5 ...
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