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Uncle Sam says to slow down and be careful – there's lots of free tax help.

Tax Hacks 2012: 4 Places for Free Help

Feb 06, 2012 - Does $100 billion sound like a lot for taxes? It's not what Americans owe every year – it's just what we pay to get our returns filed. But 70 percent of Americans shouldn't be paying anything.

The home office tax deduction can save you a lot of money if you use it properly. Otherwise, you're asking for trouble.

Tax Hacks 2012 – Home Office Deductions

Feb 03, 2012 - Many eligible taxpayers avoid this part of taxes because they've heard it's complicated and likely to trigger an audit. But if you're eligible, take it. There are lots of rules, but here's the plain-English translation.

Chocolates are a popular Valentine's gift, but there are cheaper alternatives.

8 Sexy Tips for Valentine’s Day Savings

Feb 01, 2012 - There's nothing sexier than a mate with money. And you'll have more of it by using these simple tips to get maximum romance with minimum cash.

4 Places For Free Job Training

4 Places for Free Job Training

Jan 30, 2012 - It's easy to get discouraged during a lengthy job hunt. Take a deep breath, then check out some free places to find work and training.

Take a close look at your income and mortgage, and you may find ways to pay it off quicker and save big.

3 Ways to Pay Off Your Mortgage Faster

Jan 27, 2012 - Owning a home offers a sense of freedom and independence. But that's all an illusion until you polish off the mortgage, so here are some ways to do it faster.

Considering a pawn shop? Think twice. Although the online pawn options have better interest rates, paying interest on your own stuff is dumb.

Despite TV’s Obsession With Pawnshops, They’re Still Last Resort

Jan 25, 2012 - There are no less than 5 reality shows now glorifying the pawn business. But there’s nothing glorious about paying uber-high rates to borrow money.

A revamped mortgage refinance program can help lower monthly payments on your home.

More Help for Homeowners: HARP 2.0

Jan 23, 2012 - When the government realized one of its mortgage refinance programs wasn't helping enough people, it changed the rules. Find out if you qualify for the revamped Home Affordable Refinance Program, which could save you thousands.

Cleaning up your credit report? Don't trust anyone to do what you can do yourself for free.

Should You Pay for Credit Repair?

Jan 20, 2012 - You've seen the ads – stuff like "We can erase your bad credit, guaranteed!" and "Create a new credit identity!" Are these people for real, and are they worth it?

Debts are chains that bind us, but they means they can be destroyed in a chain reaction.

Resolutions 2012: 4 Steps to Destroy Debt

Jan 18, 2012 - 2012 is when it all ends. No, not the world – your slavery to debt! If you're ready to break free, we're here to show you how.

Feel like your savings plan is scraping the bottom of the barrel? Here's how to make your new year's resolution to save more pay off.

Resolutions 2012 – 4 Steps to Saving More

Jan 16, 2012 - Still haven't made a New Year's resolution? Well, the Chinese New Year is Jan. 23 - good enough. But instead of the Year of the Dragon, make it the Year of Savings.

Shocked by your credit card bill? Too much debt to handle? Maybe it's time to get help from a credit counseling group.

Resolutions 2012 – Finding Help With Debt

Jan 13, 2012 - Racked up some holiday debt you've sworn to tackle in the new year? A credit counseling agency can help, and the right one might not charge you.

Creating a spending plan isn't about sacrificing what you want, it's about finding more money. Learn how to do it and stick to it in 2012.

Resolutions 2012 – Budgeting Your Way to Happiness

Jan 11, 2012 - Some people see budgets like diets, but starving yourself to meet your goals will never work. Here's how to look at budgets and make them work for you.

We can't make cash appear out of thin air, but these money hacks and tricks come pretty close.

Money Hacks 2012 – 8 Shortcuts to Getting Richer

Jan 09, 2012 - They're called "hacks": clever solutions to tricky problems. Here are some of my favorites to help you save more or spend less.

Inflation Forecast 2012

Inflation Forecast 2012 – and How to Lower Your Personal Rate

Jan 06, 2012 - If you've ever paid attention to the inflation rate, you probably noticed it doesn't match your experience, and it won't in 2012, either. Here's why, and a few ways to fight rising costs.

Predicting the economy in 2012? The funny thing about crystal balls is they tend to turn the big picture upside down.

2012 Forecast: Stocks, Housing, and Oil Prices

Jan 04, 2012 - It's a new year, which means a new set of economic predictions from every pundit and blowhard in the business. We've collected several, and as usual, pit them against the opinion of average folks on the street. Let's see who wins!

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