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6 steps
to turn your hobby into your job -- You can
make your pastime pay off as long as you take a professional approach to the hobby-to-job
transition.
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Rounding
up cash for college -- Start now to
line up scholarships, grants and loans for college.
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Let
a life coach get your mind in shape --
What's a cross between a psychologist and a mom, is less expensive than a shrink
and doesn't apply guilt? A personal coach.
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6 easy
money moves -- Find extra cash in your budget
painlessly.
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Make
2005 the year to boost your credit score --
If the creditors love you because they can charge you their highest rates, you've
got to change. Improve your credit score.
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Demystifying
mystery shoppers -- That woman in front of
you at the fast food joint ordering 10 different kids' meals isn't the world's
most harried mom. She's working as a mystery shopper, getting paid to spend someone
else's money.
PLUS: Are you
mystery shopper material?
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People
value losing fat over pinching pennies in 2005 --
What's more important to you? Physical fitness or fixing your finances? In a nationwide
poll commissioned by Bankrate.com, getting in shape tipped the balance by a slim
margin!
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Extreme
financial makeovers -- You can make big changes to your finances. Defeat your financial burdens once and forever!
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50
thrifty financial tips for 2005 -- From careers
to debt to real estate, Bankrate's columnists offer 50 ways to help you prosper
in 2005.
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Money
tips for women -- Experts offer five ways
for women to refresh their financial outlook and checkbooks.
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Fast
cash at the slots -- Gamblers
may soon get more funds with just a swipe of a credit or debit card right at their
favorite slot machine.
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Gifts
that keep on giving --
If you're stumped for gift ideas or are looking for a gift that will have meaning
for years to come, consider a financial gift.
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Rules
change would weaken do-not-call list -- Consumers
have until Jan. 10 to comment about prerecorded calls from telemarketers.
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Lowdown
on the high cost of shredded cheese -- It's nice to buy your cheese
pre-shredded, but is it worth $160 an hour? How about $75 an hour for pre-sliced
apples?
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Talking
to your partner about money -- Good communication is essential in a
healthy relationship. Some topics are easy to talk about, but few are as important
as money to a long and happy marriage.
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Making
the move to retirement -- Which assets to tap first? How much can you
withdraw? Where to get medical coverage? These questions can trip you up as you
prepare for the transition.
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Finding
the best pet for your family -- Bringing a pet home is the beginning
of a long-term commitment. Here'a a look at the costs and care involved with eight
different pets -- from the ordinary to the exotic.
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Like that
hotel bed? Buy it! -- After trying them out for size, you can purchase
the bed and pillows from some upscale hotel chains.
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'Cause
marketing' offers painless way to give -- You can buy anything from
dog food to airline tickets and make a donation while you're at it.
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17
bizarre scholarships: YOU may qualify -- Funds are waiting to be claimed
by everyone from golf caddies to Klingon speakers. There's even cash for the tall,
the short and the average.
PLUS: Finding
scholar dollars on the Web
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The true
cost of a day at the ballgame -- Ever wonder if there's a correlation
between ticket prices for NFL and NBA games and the salaries of their superstars?
Wonder no more.
PLUS: Team-by-team
costs
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Binding
arbitration: a rights giveaway -- Consumers often don't notice these
clauses in their contracts. Unfortunately, the scales of justice tip heavily in
favor of business.
PLUS: What you can
do about arbitration
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Travel
bargains can be cool in winter -- Change your expectations a little
and you can find discounted vacation deals to unusual places from surprising sources!
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21
ways to winterize your life -- When the chilly winds begin to blow,
it's time to prepare your home, your car and your life!
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Adding
up the cost of home schooling -- Teaching their children at home appeals
to many parents. But, just how affordable is this specialized type of education?
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Unlucky
in (lottery) riches -- Winning the lottery manages to turn some into financial losers.
PLUS: You won the
lottery! Now what?
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Gift
buying for all occasions -- Some gifts you're excited to buy, others
are a chore. Check out these ideas for when to splurge and how to make it look
like you did even when you didn't.
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Young,
single and in need of an estate plan -- Even though you're young and unattached,
you probably have a bigger estate than you think and you need to make plans to
take care of it.
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Turn
your wedding into a commercial? -- Looking to cut down on the enormous
cost of nuptials, some couples are seeking sponsors for their big day.
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Choosing
the best big-screen TV for you --
It used to be a simple matter of selecting price and
TV screen size. These days, you have to navigate numerous different technologies.
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Getting
a divorce? Protect yourself -- While
credit and other financial issues may not be at the top of your mind during this
stressful time, it's important to address them.
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7
steps to a smooth career change --
Before you take your job and shove it for a different one altogether,
make sure to do it in a way that won't wreck your life or your finances.
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Stop
the telemarketers! --
If you still haven't signed up to be taken off the telemarketers' lists, do it
now. Here's how the national Do Not Call Registry works.
PLUS: 10 telemarketing
no-nos
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ABCs
of booking a cruise -- Planning
a vacation on the water? Here's how to maximize your enjoyment, minimize disappointments
and keep more of your liquid assets.
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Getting
real about fake designer merchandise --
The desire for designer products and the demand for their counterfeit counterparts
have reached new heights.
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5
money mistakes even smart people make --
Even the sharpest folks miss some things, especially when it comes to finances.
Find out if this means you.
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Finding
help in hard times --
An unexpected calamity, such as the loss of a job, can suddenly
make it difficult for anyone to make ends meet. These services might be able to
help.
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Web phones:
Less cost, more hassles --
You can save on calls by using the Internet, but you'll
sacrifice convenience and quality.
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Win at work: Cures for your cubicle crises -- Take
charge of your destiny. Tweak your work persona to get ahead and get along.
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Stomp out identity theft --
ID theft can happen to anyone. Take control of your personal
information by opting out, speaking up and staying vigilant.
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10 steps
to a money-smart divorce -- Severing
your fiscal as well as marital ties is never easy, but these tips will help you
steady your financial ship as you set sail for the solo voyage ahead.
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When
the airline loses your luggage -- Few
things are more maddening than having your trip ruined by lost luggage. But there
is a sane way to handle the rigmarole.
PLUS: 7 tips to avoid
lost-luggage ordeals
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How to
raise funds for a good cause -- If
you're raising $1,000, pass the hat. If you're raising big bucks, follow the rules
or you might have to deal with the IRS.
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Identity theft: a victim's tale --
John Harrison followed all the rules, and he's still paying
for someone else's crime.
PLUS: How to
protect yourself
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Beating
a bullying boss -- You can deal with
office bullies in one of three ways: Ignore them, confront them, or report them
to the boss. But what do you do if the bully is your boss?
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Remember
when stuff was free? -- It used to be free
to get money from an ATM, have your oil checked or dial information. Well, no
more. It's fee-rocious out there!
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Slash your summer
energy costs -- Aside from shutting the door and windows when
the AC is on, how can you save on summer energy bills?
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Is
ID theft protection worth the money? --Some
programs flag problems early; others aren't worth the price.
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Getting
service from customer service --
Consumer experts and industry insiders say you need to be organized, remain calm
and know what you want to get out of the call.
PLUS: 8
tips for calling customer service
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10
tips for naming beneficiaries --
A will isn't always the last word on who gets what. Many assets, such as retirement
accounts, require that you name a beneficiary.
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