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Anatomy of a Perfect Credit Score

What do you need to do to get a perfect score? It takes time and effort, but it's certainly possible. read more »
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Homemade Toothpaste Recipe - Easy and Frugal

**Warning** Making this toothpaste is extremely simple, requires only a couple every day ingredients, will save you money, and is fun to make! Once y[...] read more »
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The Best (Lowest-Cost) ETFs to Buy & Hold

An analysis (by asset class) of the lowest cost ETFs to use for creating a buy & hold portfolio. read more »
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Why Relying on Overtime Dooms You to Failure

A story of a family that was relying on overtime for their monthly budget... and now the overtime has been cut. Never rely on OT! read more »
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Tax Diversification — Why It Pays To Tax Diversify

We hear a lot about diversifying across asset classes and within asset classes. But there's another, lesser-known form of diversification from which[...] read more »
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Don't get ripped off by car dealers

It’s taken you months to get to your goal, but you have finally done it. Give yourself a pat on the back. You have saved enough money to buy that dre[...] read more »
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Sound Saving and Investing: Taking the Road to Riches Step-by-Step * Get Rich Slowly

Saving for retirement is a long journey, but as you gain momentum in building wealth, the steps you take get bigger and bigger, and all of a sudden t[...] read more »
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Do I Have to Pay Capital Gains Tax on my House?

When do you have to pay capital gains tax on the sale of your home? Are there exceptions? (Of course!) read more »
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Should I Convert my Traditional IRA to a Roth IRA?

Just because you *can* convert your traditional IRA to a Roth IRA doesn't mean you necessary *should* convert it. read more »
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How To Make Your Clothes Last Longer

While it’s nice to buy a shirt or a pair of pants at a great sale price, there is more money to be saved in making your clothes last longer. Increasi[...] read more »
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Gone Phishing: How To Avoid Being Caught By Scammers * Get Rich Slowly

A basic overview of phishing scams, what they are, what they have in common, and a couple tips on preventing them. read more »
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Ally Bank Review: High Yield Savings Accounts

Ally Bank offers some of the highest interest rates in the country and at the same time has a solid stable of account options, including no fees or m[...] read more »
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Discount Brokerage IRA Comparison

A handy chart comparing the various discount brokerage firms. read more »
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Personal Finance for Couples- How to Start the Finance Discussion With Your Significant Other?

How to start the finance conversation with your significant other. read more »
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Leveraged Funds: Enticing Idea, But "The Math Will Not Work"

Battered by big losses from the great market swoon of '08-'09, some investors are being tempted by investments offering the prospect of quickly rev[...] read more »
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