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Any “Free” Offer Requiring A Credit Card Is Not Really Free

Posted by KyleAAA 118 days ago, popular 117 days ago (http://amateurassetallocator.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: free credit report
You can be darned sure anytime a company asks for your credit card number in exchange for some "free" product or service, there are strings attache[...] read more »
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Clunkers For Cash: Is It Even Worth It? - Amateur Asset Allocator

Posted by KyleAAA 127 days ago, popular 126 days ago (http://amateurassetallocator.com)
Category: Economy | Tags: cash for clunkers
Obama's new Cash For Clunkers program is getting a lot of attention, but is it worth the trouble? read more »
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Immediate Annuities In Today's Market - Amateur Asset Allocator

Posted by KyleAAA 187 days ago, popular 186 days ago (http://amateurassetallocator.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: immediate annuities
In certain situations, it makes sense to use an immediate annuity in lieu of bonds for part of your asset allocation. read more »
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Vanguard Index Funds Are Not The Cheapest In Town - Amateur Asset Allocator

Posted by KyleAAA 194 days ago, popular 193 days ago (http://amateurassetallocator.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: index fund vanguard
Vanguard hasn't had the cheapest index funds for quite a while now, and yet they are often the first company recommended for those in the market. H[...] read more »
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Outfit A Complete Home Gym For Less Than The Cost Of A Year At The Gym - Amateur Asset Allocator

Posted by KyleAAA 205 days ago, popular 205 days ago (http://amateurassetallocator.com)
Category: Personal Finance
While nice, gym memberships are completely unnecessary. Here's all the equipment you need to get in the best shape of your life, all from the comfo[...] read more »
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Choosing The Best IRA For Your Needs: Traditional Or Roth

Posted by KyleAAA 258 days ago, popular 257 days ago (http://amateurassetallocator.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: best ira roth ira traditional ira
An overview of which type of IRA to choose based on your circumstances and tax situation. read more »
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Recession's Next Causualty: 401k Matching Contributions

Posted by KyleAAA 332 days ago, popular 331 days ago (http://amateurassetallocator.com)
Category: Economy | Tags: 401k matching contribution
Adding insult to injury, many large companies are suspending their 401k matching contributions in the midst of freezing pension plans and massive lay[...] read more »
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PSA: Order From Amazon Today If You Want Your Items By Christmas

Posted by KyleAAA 335 days ago, popular 335 days ago (http://amateurassetallocator.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: amazon amazon ordering cutoff
Today (sunday) is the last day to order from Amazon and be guaranteed of your items arriving before Christmas. You've been warned. read more »
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Will Taxpayers See A Return On Their Bailout Money?

Posted by KyleAAA 344 days ago, popular 344 days ago (http://amateurassetallocator.com)
Category: Economy | Tags: bailout financial market
The U.S. Treasury is trying hard to convince the public we'll see a positive return on our bailout money. Should we believe them? read more »
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How To Survive In The city On An Entry Level Salary

Posted by KyleAAA 345 days ago, popular 344 days ago (http://amateurassetallocator.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: college grad debt
A city survival guide for recent college grads on how to live well and stay out of debt. read more »
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The End Is Nigh. Bury Your Cash?

Posted by KyleAAA 345 days ago, popular 344 days ago (http://amateurassetallocator.com)
Category: Economy | Tags: bury cash fdic
Should you resort to burying your cash? read more »
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7 Tips To Do New York On A Budget

Posted by KyleAAA 346 days ago, popular 345 days ago (http://amateurassetallocator.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: new york new york pass
Visiting New York doesn't have to put you in the poor house. Here are 7 tips to do New York without breaking the bank. read more »
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Mutual Funds With Money-Back Guarantees: Wave Of The Future?

Posted by KyleAAA 347 days ago, popular 346 days ago (http://amateurassetallocator.com)
Category: Funds and ETFs | Tags: management fee mutual fund
Mutual funds that return management fees to investors years they don't beat their relevant benchmark exist and will probably become more popular as [...] read more »
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One Bright Spot: Gas Prices Lowest In 5 Years

Posted by KyleAAA 349 days ago, popular 348 days ago (http://amateurassetallocator.com)
Category: Economy | Tags: gas prices oil prices
The recent dramatic fall in gas prices is a mixed blessing, with increased economic output offset by environmental destruction and a delayed adoption[...] read more »
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The Investor's Christmas Reading List

Posted by KyleAAA 352 days ago, popular 351 days ago (http://amateurassetallocator.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: investor reading list
7 books that should be on every investor's reading list read more »
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