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Preparing for a Move

Posted by nickel 10 days ago, popular 9 days ago (http://www.fivecentnickel.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: moving
Thoughts on getting ready to relocate. read more »
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Why a Degree From a Fancy College Isn’t Worth It

Posted by nickel 60 days ago, popular 59 days ago (http://www.fivecentnickel.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: education
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

Posted by nickel 64 days ago, popular 63 days ago (http://www.fivecentnickel.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: credit debt reduction
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)

Posted by nickel 65 days ago, popular 65 days ago (http://www.fivecentnickel.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: employment success working
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

Posted by nickel 68 days ago, popular 67 days ago (http://www.fivecentnickel.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: frugality 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

Posted by nickel 84 days ago, popular 84 days ago (http://www.fivecentnickel.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: frugality investing saving
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

Posted by nickel 88 days ago, popular 87 days ago (http://www.fivecentnickel.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: banking fees suckage
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

Posted by nickel 94 days ago, popular 94 days ago (http://www.fivecentnickel.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: buying frugality
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?

Posted by nickel 145 days ago, popular 144 days ago (http://www.fivecentnickel.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: finance marriage money relationships
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

Posted by nickel 157 days ago, popular 156 days ago (http://www.fivecentnickel.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: debt reduction mortgage
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

Posted by nickel 159 days ago, popular 158 days ago (http://www.fivecentnickel.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: insurance real estate risk
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

Posted by nickel 159 days ago, popular 159 days ago (http://www.freemoneyfinance.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: carnival finance money
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

Posted by nickel 160 days ago, popular 159 days ago (http://www.fivecentnickel.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: financial planning diligence
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

Posted by nickel 164 days ago, popular 163 days ago (http://www.fivecentnickel.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: debt reduction mortgage real estate
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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Free Summer Movies for Kids - 2009 Edition

Posted by nickel 166 days ago, popular 165 days ago (http://www.fivecentnickel.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: entertainment frugality vacation
Catching a movie is one of the best ways to beat the summer heat. With that in mind, I’ve put together a list of free (or really cheap) summer movie [...] read more »
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