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How to Read Wall Street Journal Articles for Free

Frustrated by the WSJ paywall? Here's how to bypass it and get free access to all articles. read more »
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Preparing for a Move

Thoughts on getting ready to relocate. read more »
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Why a Degree From a Fancy College Isn’t Worth It

Have you ever wondered if it makes sense to spend big bucks on an undergraduate education? Well, here's the answer... read more »
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Debt Reduction: Penny Wise and Pound Foolish

Are you carrying any high interest debt? Do you have any money in the bank? The reason I ask is that a surprising number of people are holding excess[...] read more »
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How to Get a Raise (or at Least Keep Your Job)

I’m a huge fan of taking control of my own situation. Given the tough job market, there’s never been a better time to separate yourself from the othe[...] read more »
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How to Save Money on Homeowners Insurance

I’ve written in the past about how to save money on health, life, and car insurance. Today I’m going to round things out with an article on homeowner[...] read more »
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Avoid Lifestyle Inflation: Create an Artificial Sense of Scarcity

Lifestyle inflation is a huge threat to your financial well-being. Unless you’re exceptionally well-disciplined, it’s very difficult to keep your spe[...] read more »
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Bank Overdraft Fees at All-Time High

Did anyone else see today’s headline about bank overdraft fees? According to a recent report, U.S. banks are on pace to collect $38.5 billion worth o[...] read more »
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The Fallacy of Relative Price Evaluation

Boil your buying decisions down to their most basic level. Look at the actual dollar amounts involved instead of viewing things in a relative context[...] read more »
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Joint or Separate Finances?

Should married couples combine their finances? Or should they keep them separate? This is a bit of a financial hot potato, with strong supporters on [...] read more »
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How to Pay Off Your Mortgage Early

Should you payoff your mortgage early? I asked that question a couple of weeks ago, and the majority of respondents said “yes.” With that in mind, I [...] read more »
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The High Cost of Hurricane Insurance

Bad news on the insurance front... Costs associated with hurricane-related coverage are on the rise, issuers have been increasing deductibles, and so[...] read more »
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Free Money Finance: Best of Money Carnival #1

Check out this brand-spankin' new personal finance carnival. It's heavily edited (only ten submissions out of 100+ get published) so it's definite[...] read more »
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Questions to Ask Your Financial Planner

Nice list of ten questions that you should ask prospective financial planners being hiring them. read more »
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Beware the “No-Cost” Mortgage Refinance

Remember: there is no such thing as a free lunch. While offers for a “no-cost” refinance aren't necessarily a bad thing, it's important to understa[...] read more »
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