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Having
that special talk ... about money
Parents and students need to
sit down and have a serious talk about budgeting and finances
before students head off to college!
August 21, 2006
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17
ways to save on energy
With energy costs rising, every
consumer is looking for ways to save. We've got some easy but
often overlooked steps you can take.
August 22, 2006
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What to do when terrorists strand you
Security at the nations' airports
has been intensified as a result of what's being called the
"London liquid-bomb plot," has greatly impacted travelers' trips.
August 23, 2006
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Be
master of your money universe
At home, you clip coupons and
haggle over a dime, but on vacation, money is no object. You
wouldn't think of buying a $200 jacket ... unless it has been
marked down three times from $1,200. Does that sound like
you?
August 25, 2006
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Weekly
rate wrap up
Bankrate.com's Greg McBride has the
latest interest rate information.
August 3, 2006
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New
scam to vatch for: vishing
Would you fall for a vishing
scam?
August 14, 2006
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Be
careful shifting into automatic bill pay
Automatic bill pay is a convenient
way to pay recurring bills, but the decision to use it shouldn't
be automatic, too.
August 15, 2006
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5 tips for saving on back-to-school gear
Families with school-age children
are expected to spend an average of $527 on back-to-school supplies
this year.
August 16, 2006
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Credit
cards can be a good idea
Just because many Americans have
overdosed on debt doesn't mean using credit cards is a bad
idea. In fact, there are times when a credit card is clearly
the best choice.
August 18, 2006
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Weekly
rate wrap up
Bankrate.com's Greg McBride has the
latest interest rate information.
August 3, 2006
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One,
two or three checking accounts for couples?
If you're a newlywed, you probably
want to share everything with your mate. But should you share
your money?
August 7, 2006
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How
military personnel can protect their credit records
Military personnel can practice
a little self-defense to protect their credit while they are
away.
August 8, 2006
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Investmental illness: A guide to getting well
You've heard of mental illness,
but do you suffer from investmental illness?
August 9, 2006
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How
to build credit for the first time
Got no credit? Here's a primer
on how to start.
August 11, 2006
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Weekly
rate wrap up
Bankrate.com's Greg McBride has the
latest interest rate information.
August 3, 2006
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Trading
truck to save gas can be expensive
With gas prices rising and
car dealers trumpeting their hottest summer deals, is it time
to buy a more fuel-efficient car?
July 31, 2006
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15
ways to tame your line of credit
You might have seen the rate on
your home equity line of credit double in the past two years.
Your minimum payments have done the same.
August 1, 2006
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Existing home sales fall -- again
It's official. Housing has become
a buyer's market.
August 2, 2006
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Dueling
views on home lending discrimination
Consumer advocates and lawyers
have reached different conclusions about lending practices
when using similar information.
August 4, 2006
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Weekly
rate wrap up
Bankrate.com's Greg McBride has the
latest interest rate information.
July 20, 2006
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Sales
tax holidays offer shopping bargains
Buy more pencils, buy more
books. In fact, you may be able to buy all your back to school
supplies - and pay no sales tax.
July 24, 2006
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10
ways to decorate without debt
With planning and patience, you
can decorate your home without adding debt
July 25, 2006
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Nutritional counseling to the rescue
Everyone knows that diets don't
work. The national obesity epidemic proves that beyond a doubt.
That doesn't mean it's time to park yourself in front of an
all you can eat buffet, it's time to get better advice.
July 26, 2006
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The
other great Social Security debate.
Are you thinking about retiring
early?
July 28, 2006
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Weekly
rate wrap up
Bankrate.com's Greg McBride has the
latest interest rate information.
July 20, 2006
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10
bad habits that lead to debt disaster
If you lack an emergency fund,
fail to alert creditors about an upcoming money hardship or
snub the idea of budgets, you're making preventable money
mistakes
July 17, 2006
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High
credit score can save you plentys
Your credit score is a clear indication
of your financial health?
July 18, 2006
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Where's my phone tax refund?
You've got good credit and you're
marrying someone with lousy credit. What do you do?
July 19, 2006
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Buy
flood insurance before the water rises.
Think you're safe from floods?
You may not be as safe as you think.
July 14, 2006
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Weekly
rate wrap up
Bankrate.com's Greg McBride has the
latest interest rate information.
July 6, 2006
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